Nursing - Aged Care (Healthcare & Medical) Full time Add expected salary to your profile for insights We have an incredible permanent, full time opportunity for a Care Manager to join our team! The Opportunity Our Care Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting our Facility Managers to coordinate the delivery of healthcare services to patients. They work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure the provision of high-quality care that meets the needs of patients. The Care Manager is responsible for assessing patient needs, developing care plans, coordinating care transitions, and providing education and support to patients and their families. As a Care Manager, you will provide supervision and monitor Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Care Workers and exercise initiative in regard to clinical care matters to consumers in accordance with: The Aged Care Quality Standard The Code of Conduct for Aged Care The Charter of Residents Rights Organisational Policies and Procedures The successful applicant will need to demonstrate sound clinical skills, managerial skills, be consumer-focused, have a solid understanding of aged care accreditation processes and an appreciation of current and future aged care funding models. Duties & Responsibilities Coordinate and oversee in consultation with the Facility Manager, the Continuous Improvement, Occupational Health and Safety, and Training/Orientation programs, to ensure the overall delivery of care meets the Residential Aged Care Standards Effectively manage incidents, hazards and near misses and ensure impact is minimised with appropriate actions taken to improve systems, work practices and the working environment Consultation with medical practitioners, allied health and other health professionals to ensure positive outcomes for care recipients Provide recommendations and coordinate referrals, following clinical assessments, to specialised health professionals where necessary Ensure significant issues and changes in residents' health is professionally conveyed to the Facility Manager in a timely manner Monitoring and identifying AN-ACC reviews, including ensuring that documentation is proficient, to ensure consumer care funding is optimised What you'll need: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent Senior Clinical Nursing experience of 2+ years Knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards (or the ability to acquire this) Satisfactory national police check within the last three years Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People registration with NDIS endorsement Valid Australian Working Rights What's on Offer Flexible working times The opportunity to salary package up to $18,550 per FBT year, increasing your take-home pay by up to 10%! Free parking Your application will include the following questions: All applicants for roles based within Australia will be required to consent to a background check. These industry-wide checks are intended to help everyone feel more confident that the profession hires people that live by our values and are committed to service for our customers, communities, and each other. Please confirm your consent to completing a Background Check as part of the hiring process. Do you have any current, pending criminal convictions? Southern Cross Care (Tas.) Inc. is a charitable service founded by the Knights of the Southern Cross. It is Tasmania's leading Aged Care provider and is also one of the State's largest employers with over 1100 full and part time employees. Residential Care Facilities are located in Hobart, Launceston, George Town and Somerset with a varied choice of locations in the two major cities. All of these facilities are proud to have achieved current three year Accreditation status. Independent living options to suit every retirement choice are available in all major centres as well as the peaceful, semi rural town of Westbury. A variety of Home Care services are available in the North, South and North West as well as King Island to support people living independently in their own homes. Training opportunities specific to Aged Care are available in the North and South of the State. If you are seeking employment opportunities to fulfil your ambition of working within the Aged Care sector, and being part of a great team in a safe and satisfying work environment, then you have found the right organisation. Source: This is an extract from the company's own website Southern Cross Care (Tas.) Inc. is a charitable service founded by the Knights of the Southern Cross. It is Tasmania's leading Aged Care provider and is also one of the State's largest employers with over 1100 full and part time employees. Residential Care Facilities are located in Hobart, Launceston, George Town and Somerset with a varied choice of locations in the two major cities. All of these facilities are proud to have achieved current three year Accreditation status. Independent living options to suit every retirement choice are available in all major centres as well as the peaceful, semi rural town of Westbury. A variety of Home Care services are available in the North, South and North West as well as King Island to support people living independently in their own homes. Training opportunities specific to Aged Care are available in the North and South of the State. If you are seeking employment opportunities to fulfil your ambition of working within the Aged Care sector, and being part of a great team in a safe and satisfying work environment, then you have found the right organisation. Source: This is an extract from the company's own website Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. #J-18808-Ljbffr
