Care Manager

Care Manager

• Based in Bankstown, NSW

• 150+ bed facility that has been recently opened

• Immediate start / Perm FT position

• Great base salary plus super

• Aged Care

We are looking for an experienced Care Manager to join our recently opened aged care facility in the South West of Sydney. Reporting into the General Manager who has been there proudly since the site opened, you will have plenty of support around you, including 2 Coordinators, to help allow you to run the team. You will lead a cohesive team of RN's and PCA's.

You will be responsible for building on an already great, team culture and meeting the objectives of the facility, to ensure the residents live a quality and fun-filled life.

Duties of the role include:

• Provides clinical and care leadership with a person centred approach enabling Residents and their families to experience a quality service

• Assists the General Manager to ensure policies and procedures are followed and appropriate training and resources are provided to the team to deliver high quality

• Responsible for the review as per policy of all new admissions (i.e. permanent; respite; and respite residents at the time of changing to permanent); and significant changes to resident's condition; and residents at the time of changing trajectories

• Proactively manage risk in the home and in consultation with the General Manager implement measures to prevent/mitigate risks

• Engage with residents and their families, acknowledging and acting on feedback in a timely manner to resolve concerns, address issues and build trust and confidence in our the team and the care and services provided.

• Ensure as an absolute minimum the home is always compliant with the accreditation standards and continually looking opportunities for improvement.

• Proactively tracks and analyses clinical indicators to identify areas of risk in the home and implements measures in place to prevent/mitigate risk.

• Uses an evidence based practice as a path to inform clinical decision making

• Build and maintain strong relationships with GP's local hospital teams, allied health and community health services.

• Continually support the development of Registered Nurse and AIN talent, providing constructive feedback and coaching

• Ensure the team receives orientation, performance appraisals and learning and development programs

Essential Criteria

• Current Practising Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA for a minimum of 3 years

• 2 years Care Management experience

• Current and suitable police check

• Experience leading and managing care team members

• Working Knowledge of aged care industry, regulations and funding (AACQA; ACFI)

• High level of computer systems proficiency

If you meet the criteria and are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with a cover letter addressed to Mardi Steven outlining your suitability to the role, and a WORD version of your CV.

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