Clinical Care Manager
Permanent,Full Time Opportunity
Competitive Salary +Salary Packaging + Super
Merriwa,WA
Our organisation is nearly 100 years old and built onfoundations of care and support, core values that still standstrong throughout all our services today. To this end, we are proudof our heritage, the services we deliver and our people!
Our core values of Respect, Care and Honesty underpin who weare, our behaviours and how we operate, we call this The RAAFA Way!We have an amazing culture, led by our people who make a realimpact to the lives of those we care for every single day.
We aim to create communities open to all. Our Seniors Livingservices are connected and offer a continuum of care to peopleliving across our seven large, active and vibrant retirement livingestates. Whether it's one of our five warm and welcomingresidential aged care homes or our in-home individualized care andservices provider, RAAFA Connect, we are in the business of peoplelooking after people.
Our amazing Karri & Tuart Lodge, located in the picturesquestreetscape of RAAFA's popular Merriwa Estate, is seeking apassionate and dedicated Clinical Care Manager to work in closecollaboration with our Residential Aged Care Manager. Providingleadership and support to the multidisciplinary team in allclinical and care related activities, this position will ensure thedesired care outcomes are achieved for Karri & Tuart'sLodge’s 110 residents.
The role of the Clinical Care Manager :
- Provide leadership and support to the multidisciplinaryteam in all clinical and care related activities including, butnot limited to, person-centred care, the management of acuteand complex clinical conditions, audits, research, medicationmanagement, nutrition and clinical incident.
- Lead, manage and develop the Registered and Enrolled Nursesto achieve optional performance and potential in a manner thatsupports staff to be empowered.
- Act as a positive role model for RAAFA’s values atall times.
- Ensure all service delivery is provided in collaborationwith health providers and allied health services.
- Be responsible for the clinical quality management systemand monitor the standard of care provision. Lead the team inreviewing and identifying issues / risks such as medicationerrors, increases in falls, infections, behaviours or otherclinical issues as identified.
- Support the Residential Aged Care Manager in budgeting,annual financial and operational planning.
- Provide regular on-call support to site staff out of hoursin conjunction with the Residential Aged Care Manager
- Act in the Residential Aged Care Manager role duringperiods of leave and as required.
Benefits to you :
Competitive Salary : Attractive pay rateswith salary packaging benefits (up to $18,549)!Career Growth : Continuous professionaldevelopment and opportunities for career progression alignedwith RAAFA’s vision of leadership.Supportive Culture : Work in a positive,collaborative environment that values teamwork and mutualrespect.Employee Assistance Program : Accessconfidential support for personal or work-related matters.Referral Program : Earn bonuses forreferring friends to join our team.Exclusive Benefits : Enjoy a range ofemployee benefits.Free Perth Zoo Access : Enjoy complimentaryaccess to the Perth Zoo.To be successful in this role :
Previous experience in a similar role and / or significantexperience in the Aged Care industry.Current AHPRA registration.Flexible approach paired with decision making, negotiation,influencing and advanced problem-solving skills to innovativelymanage the clinical outcomes of the Facility.Demonstrated understanding of clinical governance, AgedCare Accreditation requirements and knowledge of AnAccassessment.Experience in using an electronic care management system,preferably iCare and the Microsoft Windows suite of toolsincluding ExcelExcellent communication (both written and verbal) andinterpersonal skills that delivers effective leadership, buildsand develops teamwork.Demonstrated experience in recruiting, managing, leadingand mentoring a large team inclusive of clinical and carestaff.What you need to do :
Update your resumeBe eligible to work in AustraliaSatisfactory National Police Certificate (on commencementof employment to be within six months from date of issue) orwilling to obtain oneBe up to date with your Flu Vaccinations.Click “Apply to this Job”A passion for working in Aged Care and genuine care andrespect for older people.#J-18808-Ljbffr