Director of Nursing

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 facility, 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.