Care Manager

Care Manager

• Based in Norah Head, Central Coast, NSW

• 70+ bed Aged Care Facility

• Immediate start / Perm FT position

• Great base salary plus super

• Work / Life Balance, living close to Newcastle Beaches

We are looking for an experienced Care Manager to join our aged care facility based between Newcastle and Sydney. This small facility requires the expertise of an experienced Care Manager who is truly focused on clinical care.

Working in this location you will fall in love with Newcastle Beaches, the foreshore of Long Jetty, the afternoon pelican feeds at The Entrance, and the general laid-back beachy lifestyle, typical of that area, located just outside Sydney. Let the Norah Head Lighthouse guide the way!

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 Practicing 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.