About Us When you choose Southern Cross Care Tasmania you are choosing a team who are passionate about people and their quality of life. For over 50 years, we have been caring for our community by making a difference in the lives of those we care for as well as those that work for us.
A wholly Tasmanian not for profit aged care provider with services in almost every region, we provide support in residential aged care, lifestyle villages and at home. Taking a holistic approach, our clinical and lifestyle services are delivered by qualified, passionate and committed people who value and respect individual needs and preferences.
The Opportunity We have a permanent full-time position available in the North of Tasmania as a Care Manager / Nurse Manager.
The role of the Care Manager is to support the Facility Manager in assisting Care Staff to provide a range of clinical care and support services in collaboration with care recipients, their families, and other members of the health care team. Our Nurses assist care recipients to experience a greater level of independence and ensure their health and wellness are supported.
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 StandardsThe Code of Conduct for Aged CareThe Charter of Residents RightsOrganisational Policies and ProceduresThe 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 Clinical Care within the service, ensuring to maintain compliance with relevant regulation and legislation.
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.
Provide guidance and assistance to subordinate staff, acting as a role model for the provision of care.
Participate in the resident admission/entry, review, and evaluation assessment processes.
Coordinate liaison between the residents, their families, unit staff and other health care providers to ensure comprehensive input into resident assessments and care.
Coordinate resident assessments, care plans, reviews and documentation ensuring that the care for each care recipient is systematically planned, implemented and evaluated and that care delivered, supports independence, and is consistent with contemporary best practice.
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.
Establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with other staff, residents, their families, and specialised health professionals for complex clinical conditions.
Ensure significant issues and changes in residents' health is professionally conveyed to the Facility Manager in a timely manner
Coordinate daily staff allocation, activities, and routines to ensure a consistent approach to care and other services in accordance with residents' care plans.
Maintain accurate and efficient documentation in a manner consistent with professional guidelines, Southern Cross Care (Tasmania) Inc. policies, the Aged Care Standards and relevant legislation.
Oversee care documentation processes, including assisting and training subordinate staff to accurately document care delivered.
Monitoring and identifying AN-ACC reviews, including ensuring that documentation is proficient, to ensure consumer care funding is optimised
Coordinate and oversee the management and ordering of clinical equipment and supplies, to ensure positive outcomes for residents.
What you'll need: Current Unrestricted RN AHPRA registrationBachelor of Nursing or equivalentSenior Clinical Nursing experience of 2+ yearsKnowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards (or the ability to acquire this)Satisfactory national police check within the last three yearsTasmanian Working with Vulnerable People registration with NDIS endorsementValid Australian Working RightsWhat's on Offer A competitive salaryFlexible working timesThe opportunity to salary package up to $18,550 per FBT year, increasing your take-home pay by up to 10%!Free parkingTraining and professional development opportunitiesDiscounted private health insuranceHow to Apply To apply, please submit a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing how your relevant experience meets the Selection Criteria and key responsibilities of the role.
To download a copy of the Position Description and check out our benefits such as salary packaging, please visit our website:
Southern Cross Care (Tasmania) Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and to reflect the community we serve. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from suitably qualified people of diverse genders, sexuality and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $100,000.00 – $119,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Salary packagingSchedule:
8 hour shiftApplication Question(s):
Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?Do you have a current nursing registration from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the residential aged care accreditation standards?How many years of people management experience do you have?How many hours are you available to work per week?Experience:
Senior Clinical Nursing: 2 years (Required)Licence/Certification:
Bachelor of Nursing Degree (Required)Work Authorisation:
Australia (Required)Work Location: In person
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