At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed, people do. 

Opal Healthcare is Australia’s largest residential aged care provider, with 101 Care Communities and over 13,000 team members nationwide. Our values of C ompassion, A ccountability, R espect and E xcellence are at the heart of everything we do.

Are you interested in travelling while you work? Are you looking for job variety with a structured approach? this job opportunity offers a great variety of tasks that will challenge and motivate you. It also offers inspirational career development and pathway opportunities to various roles, including, Clinical Manager, General Manager, Relief General Manager, Regional Quality Adviser and more! Apply today for a chance to be a part of one of the leading healthcare organisations in Australia with national career opportunities.

All applicants will be contacted for an interview as soon as possible**

The opportunity:

As a Relief Care Manager you will be an experienced Clinician with the capacity to flexibly work across a number of our Care Communities within South Australia (5 Care Communities). You will support the General Manager of the assigned home, on a short or longer term basis, in leading their care team to deliver excellence in care to our residents.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in Leadership or Management role is desired
• Fully flexible to travel to support organisational requirements
• Experience in a Management role in health sector is welcomed
• AHPRA Registered Nurse registration
• Knowledge of aged care industry, regulations and funding (AACQA; ACFI)
• The ability to actively monitor the ongoing successful delivery of the Aged Care Standards
• A strong team focus in developing your team and maintaining a great team culture
• A genuine passion for building long term, meaningful relationships with our residents and their families
• The ability to promote continuous clinical improvement 

What we can provide you with:

• Paid accommodation, meal allowance & KM reimbursement when travelling away for work 
• Ongoing support in the development of your leadership career
• Access to extensive career leadership opportunities within a growing organisation including internal development pathways, leadership events, access to secondments and special projects. 
• Leadership & Scholarship Programs worth up to $15,000 for further education and training
• Development opportunities available via the Opal HealthCare Academy; find out more: 
• Employee Referral Program – earn bonuses for inviting your friends to work with us
• Free on-site parking
• An environment where long-term relationships with residents and their families are treasured
• Flexible working arrangements that suits your family life and operational needs of the aged care home
• A role that provides the right balance between autonomy and support where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of the residents

This is not just a job but a career! Join us to make a meaningful difference.

All applicants must be willing to obtain a police clearance certificate via Opal's police check system, NDIS worker screening check and undergo pre-employment medical

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