• Lead clinical care as Care Manager
• Excellent Relocation & Salary Package
• Make a genuine impact on the lives of residents

About the Role

Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Looking for a sea change and a slower pace of life?

Churches of Christ Queensland is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with strong clinical leadership capability to step into a Care Manager role at our Palms Aged Care Service in Ingham, North Queensland.

This is an exciting opportunity to step into your first formal leadership role, with the support of an experience Service Manager and broader leadership team as you develop your management capability. 

Palms is a 50-bed residential aged care service, providing you with the opportunity to make a genuine impact in a close-knit environment where you can build strong relationships with residents, families and your team.

As Care Manager, you will provide clinical leadership across the service, supporting high-quality resident care, clinical governance and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to step into leadership while being supported to develop your management capability.

Why this could be the right next step for you

• Step up into Care Management with strong support and mentoring.

• Lead clinical care within a 50-bed residential aged care service.

• Work closely with an experienced Service Manager who will support your transition into the role.

• Use your existing clinical expertise while developing your leadership and operational skills.

• Make a genuine difference in a close-knit regional community.

• Enjoy a slower pace of life and a rewarding sea change in beautiful North Queensland.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a collaborative approach to residential care planning and quality improvement.

• Review AN-ACC data for accuracy before submission.

• Monitor clinical practice, procedures, programs and initiatives.

• Oversee resident documentation and compliance with organisational requirements.

• Coordinate and monitor clinical care delivered by staff and external providers.

• Provide clinical leadership, guidance and support to the nursing and care team.

• Contribute to a positive culture where residents receive compassionate, individualised care and employees are supported to deliver their best.

This position is formally designated as a Responsible Person under the Aged Care Act 2024.

About You

You don't need to have previously held the title of Care Manager.

We are particularly interested in hearing from Senior RNs, Clinical Nurse Consultants, Clinical Leads, Acting Care Managers, Acting Service Managers and experienced Registered Nurses who are ready to take their next career step.

You will bring strong clinical knowledge, confidence in decision-making and a genuine passion for quality care. Just as importantly, you'll be someone who is eager to develop their leadership capability and take on greater responsibility in a supportive environment.

You will have

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.

• Demonstrated experience in a senior clinical, leadership or mentoring capacity.

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• The confidence and capability to lead change, mentor and contribute to quality and continuous improvement.

• An understanding of clinical governance, resident safety and legislative compliance.

• A genuine commitment to providing exceptional care to older people.

Experience in residential aged care is highly regarded; however, we are open to experienced acute-care nurses who are looking to transition their clinical leadership skills into aged care.

You must hold valid Australian working rights (we are currently not able to sponsor), a current National Police Check (or ability to acquire), current CPR and an unrestricted driver's licence.

Importantly, you will closely align with our organisational values of Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Courage.

What's on Offer

• Generous salary package.

• Attractive relocation and support package.

• Five (5) weeks of annual leave.

• Salary packaging benefits of up to $18,549 p/a tax free, increasing your take-home pay each fortnight.

• Professional development and genuine career growth opportunities.

• Support from an experienced Service Manager and broader Seniors Living leadership team.

• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support.

• Discounts at a range of retail outlets.

• The opportunity to take the next step in your clinical leadership career while enjoying a regional lifestyle.

Life in Ingham

Located in the heart of North Queensland, Ingham offers a relaxed regional lifestyle surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, with easy access to the stunning Hinchinbrook Coast and nearby beaches. Enjoy a strong sense of community, affordable living and a slower pace of life, while being within easy reach of Townsville for city amenities.

For someone looking to step away from the pace and pressure of a larger metropolitan environment, Ingham offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying more time for life outside of work.

About Us

Churches of Christ is one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning more than 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care and residential aged care, with services across Queensland and Victoria.

How to Apply

If you're ready to take the next step in your clinical leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.

You don't need to have held the title Care Manager. Your title might be Senior RN, Clinical Lead or Clinical Nurse Consultant. We're interested in the capability you bring, your leadership potential and your passion for delivering high-quality residential care.

Click Apply Now, or contact Temara Bassett, Talent Partner, at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Applications will not be accepted from agencies. Please make your application direct.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.