Why join us?

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse managing an aged care facility in a metro area and looking for a better lifestyle? Or are you a local and looking for your next challenge? We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care to older people and we want you to help us deliver that.

You will be provided with a relocation package, competitive rate of pay, not-for-profit salary packaging benefits and a competent and dedicated clinical team as well as supportive leadership to work hand in hand for the betterment of the community and the residents. In addition, you will receive accommodation assistance to help get you settled.

SCC Benefits!

Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650

Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed

Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT

Discounted private health insurance

Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program

Annual leave loading

An extra day’s annual leave paid at Christmas

Ongoing Training and Development

Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams can access a digital library of over 6000 courses

Genuine career progression pathways – Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study Support

Referral Bonus Program

Deniliquin is a waterside town and lifestyle community on the beautiful Edward River. The perfect escape for waterskiing, wakeboarding and fishing, as well as bushwalking, cycling and golf.

The Role - Full-time - 76 hours per fortnight - Reporting into the Area Manager.

The role is responsible for the operational leadership and management of resources to effectively and efficiently deliver services to meet the needs of residents of the aged care facility. Your role will incorporate:

Planning, control and directing the provision of a range of high quality personal, clinical care and support services that encourage and enable residents to maintain their autonomy and independence

Managing the budgetary requirements of the facility

Managing the smooth running of the facility on a day to day basis

Leading the team and managing staff performance, recruitment and selection and building a positive culture within the team

Ensuring all SCC policies and procedures are implemented and followed, taking a continuous improvement approach whilst adhering to all accreditation standards.

Requirements

You are a current Registered Nurse with extensive Aged Care and AN-ACC experience and already managing a facility and looking for a new challenge, in a new location, or a local and looking for that next step up the ladder.

In addition, you will have:

A motivational leadership style with the ability to build a collaborative team environment

Experience managing a 24/7 roster and workforce planning

Proficient numeracy skills - reconciliations, reporting and budgeting

Sensitivity to and understanding of the aspirations and needs of older people with the ability to connect with them, their families, and the local community

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Evidence of COVID-19 vaccinations

Proven experience of stakeholder management at all levels

About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)

We are a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to empower older people to ‘live life to the full’. For the last 50 years our name has been trusted by the community to provide care and support for thousands of people in over 40 locations across NSW and the ACT.

We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence. We offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care as well as in-home care. At SCC, people are at the heart of everything we do. We support our employees to excel!

Join us at SCC NSW & ACT, where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with opportunities to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is unwavering, and we strive to ensure every employee feels valued and heard.

Your growth is our mission. Your wellbeing is our priority. Together, we can create a future that’s not only brighter for our clients and residents but also for every member of our team.

SCC is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We are committed to a safe and respectful workplace.