General information Position number
50572836
Posted date
06-Dec-2024
Closed date
21-Dec-2024
Business unit
Residential Aged Care
Division
Strategy and Care Excellence
Office location
Camberwell
Description and requirements Join our passionate country-wide team of caring professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of older Australians.
We're one of the biggest providers, leading the way, showing personalised and respectful care for over 9,000 residents and clients across homes and residential aged care facilities, retirement living, day therapy and day respite centres.
The opportunity
The National Manager Behaviour Support and Safeguarding will provide organisational leadership, advocacy and oversight in promoting high quality approach to behaviour support for residents and clients across Regis Aged Care Homes and Services.
This includes but is not limited to Dementia Care and Mental Health support.
The role will contribute at an operational level by providing expert advice to other Regis teams to ensure the delivery of personal, safe, effective and integrated care in line with best practice and sustainable management of the business.
Working with and through other members of the Clinical, Care and Quality team, the role is responsible for delivering capability within our carer and nursing workforce.
The National Manager Behaviour Support and Safeguarding will be the company's subject matter expert by developing and driving the strategy related to behaviour support, supporting high quality practice, and ensuring an evidenced based, best practice approach with effective risk mitigation strategies are in place.
In addition to behaviour support, the role will also be responsible for providing leadership to support in minimising the use of restrictive practices.
The important role you'll play
Provide clinical skill and expertise to ensure systems and processes are in place to support the delivery of evidence based, quality care across Regis Homes and ServicesSupport clinical compliance and safety, and manage risk (as it relates to behaviour support and restrictive practices)Skilfully lead and support projects related to behaviour support and safeguardingSupport governance and reportingFacilitate education and training program for behaviour support and safeguardingDeliver excellent customer service, contribute to team culture and positive working relationshipsContribute to a safe, compliant living and working environmentWhat you'll bring to the role
Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration (no conditions)Qualifications or relevant training related to Behaviour Support, Dementia Care and/or mental health – desirableRelevant experience within an Aged Care or Health Care environmentDemonstrated knowledge of dementia and neurocognitive disorders relevant to behaviour support and restrictive practicesDemonstrated experience of working within a compliance framework i.e.
Aged Care Standards or National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) StandardsDemonstrated contemporary knowledge in relation to person centred behaviour support and restrictive practices in an aged care context.Understanding of current trends, initiatives and related issues that enhance the experience of people in care environmentsHighly developed analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to exercise good judgement, identify priorities and discriminate between options based on evidence.Ability to take a systems approach to the understanding of behaviour support and restrictive practices, and the delivery of safe, high-quality care.Capacity to work in a busy environment, successfully handling competing priorities and ability to effectively manage and prioritise workload distributed among a team to deliver agreed outcomes.Self-awareness of own performance, behaviours, and a commitment to personal development.Demonstrated experience engaging, communicating and managing relationships with a diversity of stakeholders across a national organisation and within a matrix environmentAbility to drive and influence changeAdvanced computer skills including programs in the Microsoft Office Suite environmentTo work in residential aged care, you will need to provide satisfactory background checks, supply an NDIS worker screening clearance, current year flu vaccination, and certification proof.
What our people love about working here
As a team that supports older people to live life on their terms, we genuinely care - for our people, our work and the elderly.
That's why we make a big deal of recognising and supporting you, creating a culture of mutual respect, and offering more opportunities to build your career.
Benefits to support and reward you
Enjoy a flexible working environment giving you better life balance and wellbeingLots of opportunities to realise your potential in an organisation that invests in your personal development.
Enjoy support to grow, learn, and explore new career pathways or specialisations across AustraliaSalary packaging through MaxxiaCaring for your wellbeing through discounts on health insurance and gym membership, and free access to counselling, financial guidance and personal supportRegis Employee Referral Program to recommend friends and get financially rewardedReward and recognition programs to celebrate your hard workReal impact starts here.
With you.
No matter your role, you too can take pride in knowing you're making a real, lasting impact on people's lives and helping to shape the future of aged care in Australia.
It's work you can feel good about.
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