Merewether, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW
Nursing - Aged Care (Healthcare & Medical)
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ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with leadership experience in Aged Care to join the team at our Aged Care Centre in the role of the Clinical Coordinator. This role is available on a permanent full-time basis. Our Clinical Coordinators are responsible for providing clinical leadership, guidance, supervision, and education to all staff to promote excellence in care.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As the Clinical Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of safe, effective, and individualised care to residents and their families (including managing staff and physical resources) and assisting residents to lead an active and meaningful life as independently as possible in keeping with the organisation's Mission, Vision, and Values.
You will work with and assist the Care Manager to plan, coordinate, and evaluate the clinical care in the centre to maintain full accreditation and achieve best practice. The main responsibilities of the role are, but not limited to:
To provide clinical leadership in the coordination of nursing and care services To promote and support a person-centered culture and values - respect and treat all people as unique individuals with needs, preferences, and a past history To optimise ACFI funding in relation to resident care plans, and ensure that sufficient evidence is maintained for validation of all claims To maintain accountability and responsibility for the clinical management of health and care outcomes of the residents in the Centre To ensure that skills and knowledge appropriate to delegate the task/authority have been considered when delegating health and care responsibilities to other professionals To exercise critical thinking within an evidence-based framework to ensure the delivery of high-quality health and care services which promote optimal health outcomes for the residents To deputise in the Care Manager's absence ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role you will have:
An understanding of, and empathy with, the Christian faith, values, and ethos of The Salvation Army Registered Nurse - Current unrestricted registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency Minimum four years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (preferably in Aged Care) Demonstrated knowledge in the care needs of the older person Understanding of and commitment to continuous quality improvement An understanding of and demonstrated experience with Aged Care Quality Standards and relevant Aged Care legislation An understanding of and demonstrated experience with Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) Demonstrated excellent organisational and time management skills High level verbal and written communication skills You must be a self-starter and able to work autonomously Strong IT skills and experience in aged care clinical management using iCare. BENEFITS
Above Award wages, access to generous NFP salary packaging of up to $15,900 (save on tax), access to relocation benefits through salary packaging options, access to meal and entertainment benefits of up to $2,650 through salary packaging, paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements supporting you to achieve your work-life balance, access to Fitness Passport, novated car leasing, learning and development to support you in your role, scholarships via Eva Burrows College, supported study options, employee assistance program, career progression opportunities into management, quality etc., and transfer opportunities - we are in every major city in Australia.
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Please note: evidence of the COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement of employment at The Salvation Army Aged Care.
Job offers will be subject to a National Criminal History Check as per Police Certificate Guidelines for Aged Care Providers.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child-facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.
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