Be the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefits.

Working with Southern Cross Care means you are valued, supported, and rewarded. Our Bee Well program gives you great discounts on groceries, travel, and health insurance, plus resources to boost your wellbeing. You will also enjoy salary packaging to help you take home more pay while building a career that makes a real difference.

Permanent Full Time Position - Mondays to Fridays (8h00 to 16h06)

About the role

The primary function of this role is to manage resident admissions to ensure a smooth transition into aged care. Additionally, the nurse supports the Care Manager, Admissions and Clinical Lead, and clinical staff in managing resident care, monitoring clinical issues, and providing guidance to ensure safe, inclusive, and person-centered practice.

Admissions & Assessment: Facilitate the admission process by collaborating with residents and families to create effective, person-centered care plans. This includes completing necessary assessments for accurate AN-ACC classification and monitoring for reclassification needs.

Clinical Support & Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to nursing staff and personal carers. Responsibilities include monitoring care plans, pain charts, and weight documentation; assisting with wound management; and supporting the clinical team with deteriorating or high-risk residents.

For further details regarding the scope of the role, please refer to the position description.

About you

We are looking for people who will be the difference in the lives of our residents and clients.

The successful candidate will have the following; 

• Qualifications: Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with post-graduate experience (at least 3 years), and current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Skills & Knowledge: Must possess high-level clinical assessment skills, the ability to analyse data to solve clinical issues, and sound knowledge of Aged Care Standards and AN-ACC funding.
• Attributes:  A commitment to the "Better for Life" model and the ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and stakeholders.

About us

Southern Cross Care is one of Australia’s leading charitable aged care, health and retirement living service providers. We value the diversity in our team, live and breathe our values of Service, Courage and Compassion and offer salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.

When you work for us, we value you as an individual, care for your wellbeing and develop your skills to help you build your career. We reward creativity and provide the stability and flexibility you need. When you work for us, you work better for life.

Apply online: careers.southerncrosscare.com.au/jobs/search

Enquiries: careers@southerncrosscare.com.au

Applications close: Thursday, 25 June 2026 at 4pm