Team Leader
Job Description
The Opportunity
This is a verified employment opportunity with candidate suitability assessed against genuine role requirements.
We are seeking a qualified Endorsed Enrolled Nurse ready to progress into a leadership-focused position within a residential aged care environment in Victoria, Australia. This role offers the opportunity to take responsibility for supporting care teams, coordinating resident care and helping maintain a safe, respectful and person-centred environment.
The position has been shared with a focus on connecting suitably qualified candidates with a genuine long-term employment opportunity. Successful applicants will be considered based on their verified professional qualifications, nursing registration, relevant clearances and ability to meet the requirements of the role.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, high-quality and person-centred care to residents
- Lead and supervise care delivery during designated shifts or within allocated areas
- Support care teams in meeting the individual needs, preferences and goals of each resident
- Assist with the coordination of clinical and personal care requirements across the residence
- Provide social and emotional support that promotes resident wellbeing and dignity
- Support medication management within the authorised scope of practice
- Perform medication-related duties in accordance with professional requirements, legislation and workplace procedures
- Assist with nutrition and hydration monitoring and support
- Participate in pressure care management and other ongoing clinical care activities
- Work closely with senior clinical staff and nursing teams to maintain continuity of care
- Provide guidance and support to care staff during shifts
- Promote effective communication between residents, families and care team members
- Maintain accurate documentation and use relevant workplace information systems
- Follow workplace health and safety, infection prevention and control requirements
- Contribute to a respectful, collaborative and supportive team environment
Requirements & Eligibility
- Diploma of Enrolled Nursing or equivalent recognised qualification
- Current AHPRA registration as an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
- Authorisation to administer medication within the relevant professional scope
- Current National Police Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain the required clearance
- Ability to provide relevant qualifications, registration and employment credentials for eligibility assessment
- Strong commitment to professional integrity, honesty and responsible care
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to lead and support a care team effectively
- Working knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures
- Understanding of workplace health and safety requirements
- Ability to use workplace technology and learn new systems
- Strong commitment to delivering safe, respectful and high-quality resident care
- Previous experience in residential aged care or a similar environment will be highly regarded
Special Instructions
Eligible international candidates may be considered for visa sponsorship, subject to employer and immigration requirements.
Sponsorship & Employer Details
Location: Newborough, West Gippsland & Latrobe Valley VIC, Australia
Status: Accredited Employer (NZ)