About Us: At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4,300staff and 600volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.
Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on theBEST philosophy –Believe, Excel, Support and Trust– underpinned by our values ofKindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Strathdevon Easy to access with public transport andfree on/off site parkingAbove awardhourly ratesSalary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650annuallyAnnual Leave loadingCareer pathways, education and training opportunitiesComprehensive Employee Assistance Programavailable 24/7 for our staffEnhanced Parental LeaveoptionsLocation options - move within ourUniting AgeWell network(Victoria and Tasmania)Not for profit,values-basedorganisationAbout the role: An exciting opportunity exists for a Care Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary team of passionate and committed Aged Care professionals at our Strathdevonfacility in Latrobe.
You will be responsible for:
Providing clinical leadership and support to nursing and care staff in accordance with UA policies and procedures and the Residential Aged Care StandardsManage all aspects of clinical care, including assessments, care planning and ongoing evaluation of client care to ensure individual needs of clients are met and the quality of life for the resident is optimizedLiaising with residents, families and other health professionalsMonitoring clinical risks and contributing to continuous improvement strategiesPromote staff awareness of all professional and legal requirements affecting their roles and monitor complianceProvide mentoring and supervision to nursing and care staff to promote a harmonious team approach to ensure the delivery of high quality resident careAbout you: You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents to support them to live life to their full potential.
This is the place for you if you have:
Current registration and Qualification with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (essential)Previous experience in clinical management roles within aged care, with a clear commitment for achieving contemporary, best practice person-centred care in the workplaceProven leadership capabilities, demonstrated through previous managerial experienceDemonstrated up-to-date knowledge and skills in Contemporary Aged Care Services and the Residential Aged Care StandardsThrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactionsA commitment to being part of a workplace culture based on the BESTway of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)A willingness to work within the ethos of the Uniting ChurchYou will need: A current Working With Vulnerable People cardFull Australian working rightsCurrent police records check orNDIS (as required)(or be willing to undertake this process)Current and ongoing flu and Covid19 VaccinationsMake a positive difference in your community – apply now! Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at******. Please note the position and location.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!
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