Discover a career where care goes both ways!

Location: Bathurst, NSWEmployment Type: Permanent Full-Time (Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week)Pay Rate: $62.10 – $66.20 per hour (based on experience) + superannuationEmployer Type: Not-for-profit – benefit from salary packaging and pay less taxSalary Packaging + relocation assistance up to $2000 for onshore applicantsVisa Sponsorship & pathways to Permanent Residency options
At Catholic Healthcare, we’re proud to celebrate over 30 years of delivering compassionate care. With a growing team of more than 5,500 employees, our mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.

We are currently seeking a Care Manager/Senior Registered Nurse to join our leadership team at St Catherine’s Aged Care, a 130-bed residential facility in Bathurst. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the Residential Manager and two other Care Managers to lead and support our clinical and personal care teams.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality clinical care in line with Aged Care Quality Standards and Catholic Healthcare policiesProvide leadership, coaching and mentoring to clinical and support staff to drive positive resident outcomesAct as second-in-charge to the Residential Manager, contributing to strategic and operational planningPromote a culture of safety and compliance, with a strong focus on infection prevention and controlSupport continuous improvement initiatives and uphold best practice standards in aged care

About You

Current AHPRA registration as a Registered NurseDemonstrated leadership experience in a residential aged care settingIn-depth knowledge of Aged Care Legislation, Quality Standards and AN-ACC assessment processesStrong clinical expertise and understanding of age-related health issuesProven ability to coach, influence and lead multidisciplinary teamsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approachCompetent in Microsoft Office and clinical documentation systemsCommitment to workplace health and safetyWillingness to undergo a Police Check and NDIS clearance

What We Offer

Competitive hourly rate based on experienceNot-for-profit salary packaging benefitsAccess to Fitness Passport – discounted gym membershipsPaid parental leave and long service leave after 5 yearsAdditional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workersOpportunities to relocate across 40+ locations in NSW and QLDA values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and faiths

Make a meaningful impact in aged care leadership. Join Catholic Healthcare and be part of a team that values compassion, integrity and excellence.

Apply online now.

Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.

Hello Recruitment Agencies, thanks for thinking of us. Right now, we’re looking to fill this opportunity directly so if we do need your assistance we’ll be in touch.