Clinical Nurse Manager - 5-month contract, Katherine, Northern Territory
About the role
Experience working and living in Katherine, Northern Territory and care for First Nations people on this exciting 5-month contract.
ARRCS are currently sourcing a qualified and experienced Clinical Nurse Manager to support the management within our Katherine facilities, Katherine Hostel Aged Care and Rocky Ridge Nursing Home.
This role has come available on a maximum term basis of 5 months, through to October 2026 with the possibility of extension. This role attracts a salary of $61.33 - $63.11 / hour gross base (dependent on previous experience) and will see you working full time hours, 38 per week.
This role will see you accountable for the coordination and clinical care of our residents. You will provide leadership and mentoring to our Registered and Enrolled nurses including both directly employed and locum staff whilst ensuring the facility operates in a high‐standard, safe and person‐centred care environment.
This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys working and supporting aged care in remote locations. You will have a firm yet caring nature and be a hands‐on person who is always willing to jump in and support the team when required. You will be able to demonstrate previous experience in a clinical / leadership role and ideally have prior experience and knowledge of aged care.
Skills and experience
* Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
* Bachelor of Nursing or similar qualification.
* Appropriate working rights for Australia – Visa sponsorship is NOT available.
* Ability to liaise with a care team and to provide management and leadership to a small team.
* Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice.
* Ability and willingness to relocate to Katherine, NT.
* Demonstrated understanding of resident‐centred and residential‐based care services delivery.
* Experience working in a multidisciplinary and multi‐cultural care team.
* Knowledge of policy review and implementation for clinical governance.
* Experienced in effective interpersonal and written communication skills, including intermediate computer skills as well as skills in automated technology.
Benefits and perks
* Above award pay rate of $61.33 - $63.11 / hour which includes a $20,000 bonus (add $10.12 / hour)
* Fully subsidised (including utilities), furnished accommodation included in your remuneration package.
* Relocation support of up to $5K.
* Salary packaging benefits of up to $6,300 PA.
* Unlimited training library, with free and 24/7 access to over 70,000 self‐paced courses.
* Opportunity to work with and develop with a large skilled in‐house Clinical Education team.
* Opportunity to grow and develop clinical leadership skills whilst mastering the Aged Care legislation.
* Enjoy working and living in Katherine, Northern Territory and providing support to First Nation residents.
* Wellness & Employee Support Services.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
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