Clinical Nurse Manager – Relocate to Regional WA

Are you a passionate Clinical Nurse Manager looking to combine strong clinical leadership with a genuine sense of purpose?

Join a respected not-for-profit aged care provider where you’ll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated clinical team, build meaningful relationships with residents and families, and make a lasting impact within a close-knit regional community. This is more than just a management role-it’s an opportunity to shape the quality of care, mentor and develop your nursing team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure exceptional person-centred outcomes for older Australians.

You’ll be supported by an experienced leadership team while enjoying the lifestyle benefits that come with regional living, including a welcoming community, a slower pace of life, and the chance to truly become part of the local area.

• Clinical Nurse Manager
• Residential Aged Care – Not for Profit
• Regional Location – WA (relocation assistance available)
• Competitive hourly rate $70 plus per hour with regional allowance)
• Accommodation subsidised up to 6 months
• Monday to Friday – Permanent Full time position
• Potential Sponsorship available for AHPRA registered nurses who are in Australia or NZ but must have had Clinical Management experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide strong clinical leadership, guidance and day-to-day support to Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Care Staff, fostering a positive team culture focused on excellence in person-centred care.
• Oversee clinical governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards, accreditation requirements, legislative obligations and organisational policies, while proactively managing clinical risk and quality outcomes.
• Lead the development, implementation and ongoing review of comprehensive care plans, conduct complex clinical assessments and reviews, and drive continuous quality improvement initiatives that enhance resident wellbeing and service delivery.
• Coach, mentor and develop clinical teams through education, performance feedback and professional development, building capability, promoting best practice and supporting staff to deliver safe, high-quality care.
• Work collaboratively with residents, families, General Practitioners, allied health professionals and the broader multidisciplinary team to ensure individualised care planning, effective communication and positive health outcomes.
• Monitor clinical indicators, medication management, wound care, infection prevention and control, incident management and documentation to ensure the highest standards of clinical practice are consistently achieved.
• Support workforce planning, rostering, recruitment and onboarding of clinical staff while promoting staff engagement, retention and a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
• Champion a resident-first approach by promoting dignity, choice and independence, ensuring residents and their families are actively involved in care decisions and service improvements.

What we’re looking for:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Previous experience in a Clinical Nurse Manager, Care Manager or senior clinical leadership role within aged care.
• Strong knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards and clinical governance.
• Excellent leadership, communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

If you’re looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity where your expertise will be valued and your work will make a real difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

IMMEDIATE INTERVIEWS – Please get in touch with Michelle from Zenith Healthcare on 0483 929 398 or michelle.beech@zenithsearch.com for more information. No cover letter required