Care Manager - Bathurst

Care Manager

• Based in Bathurst, NSW
• 150 bed Aged Care Facility
• Immediate start / Perm FT position
• Great base salary plus super

"Bring Joy to those we care for"

We are looking for an experienced Care Manager to join our aged care facility based in Bathurst. Bathurst is a city in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales. It is 200 kilometres west-northwest of Sydney and is the oldest inland settlement in Australia and had a population of 37,000.

Living is Bathurst is peaceful and cathartic. It has pristine bushland, spectacular limestone caves, an array of restaurants and is far enough away from the hustle and bustle of a busy city, but close enough to go on a Sydney mini break if you so desire. It also hosts the annual Bathurst 1000 race for motor enthusiasts, which is the reason why this town is so famous. Take a trip around Mount Panorama. The views are amazing!

This large facility requires the expertise of an experienced Care Manager who is truly focused on clinical care, developing the care team and creating a strong bonds with residents and their families.

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.