AddressWe're searching for a compassionate Care Manager to join our team at Tongala Memorial in Tongala, Victoria. If you're fueled by the desire to create a meaningful impact in the lives of residents within a residential aged care home, seize this opportunity to lead with purpose and compassion.
About Us:
At Respect Group Limited, we are not the average aged care provider; we’re a rapidly growing, progressive and purpose driven not-for-profit organisation providing residential aged care, home care and retirement living services to an increasing number of Australians. With a presence across Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales, we take pride in our resident-centric approach and the supportive, respectful environment we foster for our dedicated workforce.
The Opportunity:
The Care Manager is responsible for the coordination and delivery of quality clinical care to residents in accordance with contemporary practice. The Care Manager is responsible to plan, allocate and delegate duties and facilitate the delivery of care according to documented policies and procedures. The Care Manager will contribute to the effective administration of human, material and fiscal resource management according to budgetary requirements.
Requirements
Essential:
- Successful completion of a minimum Bachelor Degree in Nursing (RN) for all aged care facilities.
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Minimum 3 years experience in residential aged care.
- Working knowledge of the requirements of the Quality Agency Standards, Specified Care and Service Principles of the Aged Care Act, Documentation Standards, Residents Rights, Aged Care Funding Instrument and other relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practices.
- Well developed communication skills.
- Sound clinical knowledge and skills in accordance with contemporary practice.
- Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
Desirable:
- Previous nursing management experience.
- Experience and involvement in accreditation processes.
To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.
Benefits
What we offer you:
- Competitive remuneration and benefits, including the 15% Aged Care Work Value increase.
- Attractive pay incentives, along with not-for-profit salary packaging.
- Up to $5,000 relocation allowance to assist with relocation (if applicable).
- The chance to engage in purposeful work within a values-driven organisation.
- Long-term job security in an industry resistant to economic fluctuations.
- A thriving, positive organisational culture that prioritises well-being.
- Abundant prospects for personal and professional growth through learning and development initiatives.
