Clinical Care Manager (Registered Nurse) - Palms Residential Aged Care Location: Ingham, QLD| Permanent Full-Time
Lead with compassion. Inspire with excellence. Make a real difference every day.
An exciting leadership opportunity awaits an experienced Registered Nurse to step into the pivotal role of Clinical Care Manager at Palms Residential Aged Care Service in the quiet tropical paradise of Ingham, QLD.
Ingham is located approx 90 minutes north of Townsville.
As our Care Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping the clinical excellence and compassionate culture that defines Palms Aged Care. Working closely with the Service Manager, you'll mentor a dedicated team of clinicians and contribute to an environment where residents, families, and staff all thrive.
Plus, we're offering an attractive sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for the right candidate — because we know great leaders deserve great support.
This is your chance to take your aged care expertise to the next level — in a role that's as rewarding as it is impactful.
What You'll Do
* Lead and mentor a skilled clinical team, fostering a culture of collaboration, compassion, and quality care.
* Coordinate and promote a consultative approach to resident care planning and continuous improvement.
* Ensure Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) / AN-ACC data accuracy and compliance.
* Oversee clinical documentation, care planning, and external service provision.
* Monitor and review nursing practices to uphold the highest standards of resident wellbeing.
* Work side by side with leadership to drive innovation and positive outcomes.
What You Bring
You're a natural leader who combines strong clinical expertise with genuine care for people. You thrive on supporting others to achieve their best and take pride in delivering exceptional care.
* Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
* 5+ years' experience in aged or acute clinical care
* Proven ability to lead, coach, and inspire clinical teams
* Solid knowledge of aged care accreditation, compliance, and AN-ACC
* Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
* Commitment to our values: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship, and Safety
* Ability to obtain a National Police
Why Join Us
With over 140 years of faith-based care and compassion, we're one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations. We're driven by purpose, not profit — and it shows in everything we do.
As part of our team, you'll enjoy:
* Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance to help you settle in
* Up to $18,549 tax-free salary packaging ($15,900 everyday expenses + $2,649 meals/entertainment)
* Generous leave entitlements (5 weeks annual leave) and Employee Assistance Program
* Supportive leadership and a warm, values-driven workplace
* Discounts across a wide range of retail partners
Ready to Lead with Heart?
If you're an experienced Registered Nurse ready to take on a rewarding leadership role in aged care, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Fiona on for a confidential discussion.
We warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.