Looking for your next career opportunity in aged care? Want to work for one of South Australia’s largest aged care providers?

Welcome the opportunity that Resthaven brings!

Ready to lead where the ocean meets purpose?

Are you an experienced aged care leader looking for your next meaningful career move? Join one of South Australia's largest not-for-profit aged care providers and make a genuine difference in the lives of older people in a beautiful coastal community.

Welcome to Resthaven Port Elliot

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Manager Residential Services to lead our 94-bed residential site nestled in the heart of Port Elliot on the stunning Fleurieu Peninsula. This is a permanent full-time opportunity where your experience and judgement are genuinely trusted and valued. We offer a motor vehicle which is included as part of salary packaging.

With the backing of strong operational systems, specialist clinical teams and a collaborative site leadership group, you will have the autonomy to shape your vision and deliver exceptional care to our residents.

About Resthaven

Resthaven is one of South Australia's largest not-for-profit aged care providers. We offer a secure, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member's contribution is valued, and professional growth is actively encouraged.

What we offer 

Resthaven offers a supportive and richly diverse and inclusive community where everyone's uniqueness is valued. As part of the Resthaven team you will have access to:

• Attractive salary and working conditions.
• Motor vehicle included as part of salary packaging
• Access to salary packaging to increase your take home pay and other discounts via our provider.
• Access to four free remedial massage treatments per financial year
• Access to professional development fund to continue your learning.
• An Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible and supportive team environment

You will be required to:

• Providing visible and inspiring leadership that fosters a positive workplace culture across the Port Elliot site
• Managing and supporting staff across all areas of the site

• Work collaboratively with the site leadership team to ensure provision of safe high-quality care across all areas of the site.
• Drive and implement continuous improvement which respond to the identified service needs and opportunities and meet best practice legislative requirements and regulatory standards.
• Provide and promote high standards of customer service.
• Oversee the provision of nursing care congruent with contemporary best practice.
• Ensuring each resident and representatives are treated with dignity and respect ensuring identity, culture and diversity are valued.
• Monitor provision and coordination of clinical and nursing care.
• Undertake treatment procedures including medication management, wound management, nutrition and hydration and pressure area care as required.
• Engage with health care providers and arrange specialist referrals.
• Monitor individualised plans and engage therapy services as required.
• Implement Resthaven’s policy and procedures to ensure compliance and ensure the site satisfy legislated standards for certifications, accreditations, work health and safety and food safety.

Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience in a management role and the ability to highlight your strong leadership skills, build professional relationships but also work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in an aged care environment.
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency is essential.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to lead in times of change to achieve positive team culture and client service outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to deal constructively with conflict, mediate, and negotiate acceptable outcomes. 
• Demonstrated commitment to on-going personal professional development.
• Previous aged care experience desired but not essential
• A current drivers' license.

If you live our values of trust, dignity, and Respect, open the door to a meaningful career with Resthaven.

Please apply online. For enquiries, please contact Kelli Witt, Senior Recruitment Business Partner at kelli.witt@resthaven.asn.au.

Applications Close: Tuesday, 12 May at 5pm.