Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Modbury Hospital – ModburySalary: $114,314 - $124,449 p.a.
– AHP4Ongoing Part-Time – working 22.5 hours per week About the Role:The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a Senior Manager to join the Northern Adelaide Geriatric Service to make a real difference in the lives of older people.
This position will hold line management responsibilities of the allied health teams across inpatient areas including ACE, GEM and Geriatric-Rehabilitation.
They will work closely with the Nurse Unit Managers in providing a cohesive management alliance and ensuring a strong sense of team is built within these areas.
The Senior Manager is one of two senior managers within Northern Adelaide Geriatrics Service.The Northern Adelaide Geriatrics Service provides: Older Persons Emergency Review and Assessment (OPERA) UnitInpatient Geriatrics: ACE Unit (26 beds) GEM Unit (24 beds) & Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit (20 beds)Northern Reablement and Intermediate Care to Return Home (NRICH)Geriatrics in the Home service – virtual community 'beds'Community GeriatricsTransitional Care ProgramCare Awaiting PlacementNorthern Aged Care Assessment TeamContinuing Care Team The Senior Managers are responsible for managing key element (s) of the NAGS operations.
In particular, the Senior Managers will take overall leadership for one or more of the following elements: Transitional Care Program (TCP)Allied Health services within the inpatient wards and community services, including ACE, GEM, Geriatric-Rehabilitation, NRICH, OPERA The Senior Manager: Leads and provides operational advice on major functions of allied health within Geriatric servicesHas responsibility for the development and promotion of the Geriatrics service, its involvement in teaching research and education, and the development of a range of strategic alliances and networks.Provides leadership and management across Geriatrics as a member of the NAGS Management Team and is a senior clinician within NALHN.Has a significant contribution to corporate goals such as strategic workforce and service development and professional practice across Geriatrics.Is responsible for the overall operation of a key geriatrics service including outcome assessments, quality assurance activities, service development and evaluation, recruitment and operational management of multidisciplinary staff, and outcomes specified under funding arrangements and policies.Is responsible for the management of the multidisciplinary allied health team of staff within the inpatient Geriatrics teams, including recruitment, clinical supervision and professional development support and other Human Resources processes.Holds direct clinical report for the ACE, GEM, Geriatric-Rehabilitation, NRICH or OPERA Geriatric allied health teams.
To be eligible for this position, you must hold an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification for one of the following Allied Health disciplines working in the service, specifically: Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.Appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of Speech Pathology Australia.Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA).Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification, usually in human movements, inclusive of the exercise physiology elective and eligible for accreditation from Exercise Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
About You:Are you dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community?
If so, then this could be the opportunity for you.
This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.To excel in this position, you must possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by older adults.
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, collaborate with families and caregivers, and advocate for the well-being of our patients.This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.About Us:The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care.
Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further.
The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management.
With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability.
Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.Benefits of working at NALHN:From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you'll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work.
The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.Check(s): DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (e.g.
aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)SA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Job Ref: 883176Enquiries:Kerri GrantNursing DirectorPhone: 0406 181 984 Application Closing Date:8 November 2024 – 11.55PMRole Description: * Refer to the SA Health Career Website – for further information.