About the Company:
Baptcare is a purpose driven and faith-based organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia, providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.

At Baptcare, our values are deeply rooted in the principles of Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect, and Effectiveness. These values guide us in all aspects of our operations and interactions, shaping our corporate culture and driving our success ​. ​

About the Role

We are seeking a diligent and proactive Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to join the team at The Orchards Community located in Doncaster East, Victoria on a full-time max-term basis.

This role will be part of the facility's Senior Management Team and will be expected to ensure that all staff deliver high quality care according to the Aged Care Standards and that the delivery of this care meets the needs of the residents and all requirements within Baptcare's policies and procedures.

Key Duties:
Ensures care reflects current best practice guidelines & respects the individual consumer’s needs & preferences with dignity.

Ensures all staff are aware of - and adhere to - Baptcare policies & procedures as framework for provision of high-quality care

Ensure staff has appropriate equipment & training to provide care. If not, can proactively alert site Manager to action.

Ensures all staff (casual & permanent) are clear on documentation requirements & ensure clear, consistent & compliant records are maintained for their area.

Contribute to the service being welcoming to all consumers

Attend site meetings & mandatory staff training as required or directed by site Manager. Encourage & facilitate educational development of the team – ensure own awareness of educational options & communicate same regularly.

Liaise with both internal & external customers (consumers, families, contractors & visitors) in a compassionate, helpful manner that best reflects the Baptcare Mission & Vision statement.

Ensures all required reporting (risk, audits, reviews) are completed as per schedules & ensures appropriate reporting & action if results under expected limits.

Manages Aged Care funding assessments & ensures full completion of required documentation within required time frames. Monitors Resident health status in a comprehensive, regular manner to ensure any options for ACFI re-assessment are initiated.

About You

You are passionate about continuing to grow your careers within the Aged Care industry. Solution focused and wanting to make a difference, you align your approach to strategize for achieving organisational and divisional goals. You are an employee that instils trust in your clients by demonstrating compassion and diligence.

Working as a leader a part of a close-knit team, you collaborate with and support others, demonstrating respect in your day-to-day actions.

You will ideally bring the following:
Current registration with AHPRA as a RN Division 1 (essential)

Recent position in clinical aged care management (a minimum of 2 years)

Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to supervise and motivate staff and work collaboratively within a team.

Liaising with residents, families, GP's and allied health

Contemporary understanding and working knowledge of a continuous improvement framework/system

Well-developed problem-solving skills

Ability to work co-operatively as a member of the Residential Services Management Team to achieve goals

Demonstrate a commitment to best practice in aged care, maintaining an optimal level of dignity, comfort, and quality of life for care recipients living in our aged care facilities

For You

Baptcare is focused on living our values, not just talking about them. You’ll find the culture at Baptcare is one of genuine respect, support, and positive intention. We work hard to achieve results through change, continuous improvement, and ongoing focus on providing the best service delivery to our stakeholders.

Further, the successful candidate will receive:
A competitive salary, plus access to the tax benefits of salary packaging and novated leasing.

Opportunity to work in your local community within a friendly and supportive team.

Be part of an organisation and a team that is driven to make a difference to the lives of our vulnerable community members.

How to apply:
Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.

A medical assessment will be conducted to see if you are physically capable for the role.

If you require support with the application process, please contact talent@baptcare.org.au

At Baptcare, we value diversity in all forms and aim to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees, volunteers, the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs.

Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.