Address Reference Number
45302
Position Title
Care Coordinator
Employment Type
Permanent Full Time
Entity
Fraser Coast
Location
Bundaberg Pioneer Aged Care Facility
Enterprise agreement
Salaried - Salaried
Roles Available
1
Hours per fortnight
76
Position Summary
Care Coordinator | BlueCare | Bundaberg Pioneer Aged Care Facility
Employment Term: Full Time Opportunity
Location: Bundaberg Pioneer Aged Care Facility
Remuneration: $110, 000 Annual + 11 % Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances
Relocation assistance up to $5000 (paid as reimbursement of actual costs)
Sign on & Retention bonuses totalling up to $4500
Additional Rural & Remote allowance of $250 per fortnight (capped at 3months)
Make a meaningful difference with BlueCare
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse or Care Coordinator looking to take the next step in your career? Perhaps you are looking to relocate but not sure where to go? Well just like our turtles, you too will be sure to call Bundaberg home! We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Care Coordinator to join our friendly & supportive team based at our 118 bed Bundaberg Pioneer Aged Care Facility!
Our facility is nestled within the heart of Bundaberg Central, just 15 minutes’ drive to Bargara! Visit Mon Repos Turtle Centre and explore the sea turtle headquarters! Or if catching rays and salty waves is more your thing, enjoy basking within the many beautiful beaches just waiting for you to discover! With all of this at your fingertips, why not hit the apply button and start making a difference in our residents lives today!
Let’s make a meaningful difference, together
What makes a difference for you?
With a Blue Nurses legacy dating back to 1953, BlueCare is one of Queensland’s largest and most trusted not-for-profit providers of community and in-home care, residential aged care, disability services and retirement living.
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum
A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others
12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
Your part in our BlueCare team
Working closely with your Residential Services Manager, you’ll ensure quality and compliance governance are achieved through robust processes that meet internal and external auditing standards.
You’ll have the opportunity to lead and inspire your team providing supervision, guidance and mentorship, through your effective decision making and clinical experience. You’ll provide exceptional care whilst responding to clinical nursing issues and concerns. With their wellbeing always in mind, you will review resident care and care plans promoting independence & quality of life, drive AN-ACC funding and make a real difference to the quality of care we deliver. This includes:
Development, implementation, monitoring and review of care plans
Comprehensive and accurate assessment of residents
Assisting with the orientation of new staff and ongoing professional development
Support in ensuring the service meets all accreditation standards
What makes a difference for us?
You’ll be an experienced nursing clinician, with previous experience as a Clinical Lead or Clinical Nurse within a health, community or aged care environment. You’ll be an advocate for person-centred care, leading by example through exceptional communication and customer service. You’ll present with:
Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent qualification
Current AHPRA registration
Previous Care Coordinator experience (highly desirable)
Experience coordinating care provision within a large team
Confidence to manage conflict, pressures and competing priorities
Ability to provide leadership, support and mentorship to other team members
NDIS Workers Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain
Flexibility to work on call is critical for this role
BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we’d love you to be too
Joining the state’s largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.
Start making a difference today
Our application process takes less than 15 minutes – Click the ‘APPLY’ button to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter. Our team are available to answer any questions you may have.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
Safe workplace
We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.
Selection Criteria
Desirable: Do you have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks?
Contact Person
Sara Greenhouse
Contact Number
437925593
Alternate Contact Person
Lynelle Webber
Alternate Contact Number
741530444
Closing Date
06/03/2024
