Lead with Heart. Deliver Excellence in Care. Make a Meaningful Difference. Canberra Aged Care Home is part of the Hall & Prior Health & Aged Care Group, a leading, privately-owned aged care organisation with over 30 homes across Australia. Hall & Prior is recognised for its person-centred approach, clinical leadership, and commitment to continuous improvement in aged care services. Located on a quiet street in Lyneham, Canberra Aged Care Home offers a peaceful, environment where residents are supported by a dedicated team delivering 24-hour care, including specialist palliative, dementia, and respite services. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, relationship-based care in a home that feels welcoming and safe. About the Role We are currently seeking a compassionate and experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to manage our Canberra Aged Care Home, ensuring the facility is fully occupied, meeting accreditation standards, and cultivating a stable and positive workplace culture for staff. Your advanced clinical and leadership experience will be vital to ensuring we provide safe, effective, and high-quality care to our aged-care residents. Your well-honed communication, assessment, and problem-solving skills are easily demonstrated when managing an aged care facility and leading inter-disciplinary teams, implementing Quality Management and Continuous Improvement programs well as providing relationship-centred care that ensures the dignity and respect of all residents. In this role, you will: Work closely with staff to oversee the daily clinical operations of the home. Lead the development and implementation of procedures to ensure residents’ clinical and care needs are consistently met. Manage the homes roster, ensuring adequate staff are available to meet residents’ clinical care requirements. Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and support to Registered Nurses and care staff. Foster strong communication and build trusting relationships with residents, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Create and support a culture of continuous improvement and maintain a safe, high-quality care environment. What you'll bring Tertiary qualification (Bachelor or higher) in Nursing with current AHPRA registration. Multiple years’ experience s a Nurse Manager in the aged care sector. Demonstrated success in financial and workforce management within a complex healthcare setting. NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain). Current influenza vaccination. Full working rights in Australia. Strong leadership, team management, and clinical supervision skills. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities. Commitment to person-centred, relationship-based care that upholds the dignity and respect of all residents. What We Offer A supportive leadership structure and collaborative working environment. Opportunities for professional development and career progression within the Hall & Prior network. Competitive remuneration Access to exclusive retail discounts and employee benefits via the FlareHR app. A beautiful, single-level home with excellent facilities and a strong community focus. Join Us If you are a dedicated aged care professional with a passion for leadership and excellence in clinical care, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become part of the Canberra Aged Care leadership team and make a real difference in the lives of our residents.
