There is nothing ordinary about working with us. We do care differently

Great team culture

Attractive remuneration package of $130,000 including company car

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse wanting to Make Lives Better in a full time, long term role within a locally owned business? Contact us today!

Ready to take on a BOLD new challenge? Passionate about Making Lives Better for others? Eager to Make Your Mark by contributing to the growth and innovation of in-home healthcare?

Nurse Next Door is searching for a dynamic Care Designer (Registered Nurse) to ensure our clients experience safety, comfort, and happiness in their homes. You’ll also lead a dedicated team of caregivers and nurses who share your passion for delivering exceptional care. This role is also known as Care Manager or Clinical Team Lead in other organisations.

Our Story

Nurse Next Door is a leading provider of home care services across Australia, the UK, Canada, and the USA. We are recognised as an employer of choice and are constantly seeking exceptional individuals to help others live happier, more fulfilling lives. Our services go beyond typical home care, offering personalised in-home nursing, caregiving, and companionship 24/7, serving those in the aged care and disability sectors.

At Nurse Next Door, we Make Lives Better every day driven by our four core values:

· Admire People

· WOW Customer Experience

· Find a Better Way

· Passionate About Making a Difference

Your Next Adventure

In this leadership role, you will ensure our clients receive the highest standard of care in the comfort of their own homes. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working in collaboration with an exceptional leadership team, you will be responsible for business development, clinical support, and overseeing care for current clients. You will manage a growing team of Care Ambassadors as well as our Community Caregivers and Nurses.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior clinician or current Clinical Manager seeking a long-term, stable role within a locally owned business that genuinely values its people.

Key responsibilities include:

Advocating for Making Lives Better® and Happier Ageing® by helping clients live independently and do what they love

Lead the Care Team to ensure the highest standards of care and compliance with NDIS and Aged Care Quality Standards.

Manage clinical documentation, assessments, care plans and audits.

Provide mentorship, coaching and performance management of clinical staff.

Collaborate with the Managing Director and Business Support Manager to support the overall operational and strategic goals of the business.

Be accountable for upholding the high clinical standards set by Nurse Next Door

Why we’ll love you

We’re looking for someone who:

Has a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Clinical Lead/Manager in a community environment (AHPRA Registered Nurse)

Is a passionate clinical leader who is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and has a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of others

Has a strong clinical knowledge and experience in complex care, catheterisation, medication management, diabetes management, clinical governance and compliance in line with NDIS and/or Aged Care Quality Standards.

Thrives in leadership roles, with the ability to mentor, empower, motivate and support a multidisciplinary team to achieve excellence in care delivery and a track record of meeting KPIs.

Is solutions-focused and proactive, with strong decision-making skills and the ability to navigate challenges with empathy and professionalism.

Values meaningful relationships and approach interactions with clients, families, staff and vendors with warmth and respect.

Demonstrates a growth mindset and commitment to ongoing learning

Has strong organisational, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and time-management skills

Proficiency with technology including mobile apps, desktop applications and Google Suite

Experience in community health, disability nursing or in-home care is highly desirable

Why you’ll love us

· Exciting, Flexible and variable Full-Time role

· Supportive, dynamic team environment

· Competitive salary based on experience

· We recognize and celebrate all achievements, big or small

· Autonomy and flexibility to thrive in your role

· World-class training and support, plus the chance to drive around in one of our iconic pink cars

You'll love being part of a fantastic supportive team that prides itself on communication, is committed to growing our business, supporting one another and is open to receiving and giving feedback.

As one of our core values is Work/Life balance, the right candidate must live on the Fleurieu Peninsula or in the surrounding area.

Training/Licence Requirements:

· AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse (with no restrictions)

· Current CPR & First Aid Certification

· Current Drivers License (with no restrictions)

· National Police Check (Aged Care/ Vulnerable Persons Sector)

· NDIS Worker Screening Check

· NDIS Worker Orientation Module Completion

· Working with Children Check

· Fully vaccinated