Full time
About Us:RSL LifeCare is a social purpose organisation, providing leading aged care, retirement living, and veteran support services centred on making the significant transitions in life meaningful for veterans, seniors and their families.In our communities, whether it's through our veteran-centric services, personal home care assistance, retirement villages or residential care homes, our integrated wellbeing and care solutions empower our veterans and seniors to live their best lives with confidence.Our 110-year-old legacy lives on, with dedicated teams across over 60 sites in NSW and the ACT providing care and support to veterans and seniors with the greatest compassion.
Our purpose drives us every day: to enrich the lives of veterans and seniors.
About the role:Join us as our new Regional Quality Advisor, role supporting Canberra and Far South NSW (Page, Lyneham, Kaleen, Curtin, Tura Beach and Merimbula).
This position is responsible for supporting the establishment and maintenance of quality and clinical governance systems and processes across all business functions to ensure a high standard of quality, care and safety.Some of the key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Develop and lead a high performing quality focused cultureLead the implementation and maintaining of RSLLC Clinical Governance Framework Quality Framework.Drive the effective engagement and use of local teams with the RSL LifeCare Quality Management SystemsMonitor compliance with quality assurance activities, including audit schedules, and address any issues identifiedAssist in preparing responses to external bodies, such as the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, within designated time frames.Engage with and support National Clinical Governance focus areas, review best practice initiatives, and recommend strategies to improve care standards and effectiveness.About You: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field, such as in nursing, or other health profession, quality management or related disciplineMinimum of 3 years' Quality Management experience within the health or aged care sectorAble to travel interstateAbility to build and maintain effective key stakeholder relationships with both internal and external groupsHigh level interpersonal and influencing skills, including the ability to foster effective working relationships with line managers and gain cooperation in the development and implementation of processes and/or projects.Proven ability in quality management and regulatory compliance using a team building approach through mentoring, support and staff developmentA sound understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards and guidelinesExcellent communication skills (verbal and written)Australian Working RightsOur commitment to diversity:We are proud to stand for our unique values: Do the Right Thing, Aim Higher, Care from the Heart, and Act as One team.We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Veterans, current serving ADF personnel, their families and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.
It is a mandatory requirement for a team member working in the Aged Care sector to have a valid Police Check or a valid National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) check, or potentially both, to undertake the inherent requirements of the role.
Clearances must be verified prior to commencing employment with RSL LifeCare.
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