Care Manager - Piper House

We're seeking a motivated Care Manager who is passionate about quality clinical care to join an exceptional team of care professionals on a permanent fulltime basis. Working closely with the Residential Manager, you will ensure that our residents' clinical and health outcomes are met and understood by overseeing the activities of our clinical team. You will also ensure the clinical excellence in the home, that all Anglicare policies, procedures and practises are followed and that clinical standards are continually improved. Moreover, you will ensure that a person-centred approach is taken to resident care.To be successful in this role, you will have solid clinical experience, proven leadership capabilities and a true passion for enhancing the life and wellbeing of residents. The ideal candidate will be a People Manager, strong problem solver, team orientated and highly organised.
In return, you will be supported by an experienced clinical team of subject matter experts including Dementia, Palliative Care and ACFI.Key Responsibilities (not limited to):

• You will be responsible for establishing comprehensive communication between the multidisciplinary team within the facility and other relevant staff;
• You will ensure ACFI is optimised and suitable residents are admitted appropriately to our facility;
• You will work closely with the residents' families, ensuring that they are fully informed about clinical issues relating to their relative;
• You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the effective functioning of the team through mentoring staff and sharing clinical knowledge and skills.

Skills, knowledge, attributes and experience required:

• Current nursing registration with AHPRA
• Minimum 3 years experience as Care Manager or senior Registered Nurse within Aged care
• A 'hands on' approach to ensuring quality clinical care
• The ability to supervise, delegate and work as part of a team
• A commitment to the Christian values of Anglicare
• Strong clinical knowledge including working knowledge of ACFI
• Demonstrated knowledge of aged care accreditation standards
• Post graduate study in relevant discipline/s (geriatrics, dementia, palliative care) highly desirable

Additional training and supervision will be provided | Excellent remuneration package and company benefits! | NFP salary packaging benefits - reducing your taxable income by $15,900 plus an additional $2,650 for salary packaging accommodation, meals and entertainment | A staff rewards program that gives you discounts from over 400 retailers | Fitness PassportWe are a forward-thinking organisation who focus on continuous improvement, we encourage innovation and have a great team who put our residents first. If this role sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your application.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.About us:For over 160 years Anglicare has been serving people in need - providing care to older people and services to the vulnerable. We began because of people like you, people who saw a need in the community and who were compelled to make a difference. People motivated by Christian love and a passion to serve.
For more information please visit:Anglicare - Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened.Anglicare is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and has zero tolerance of child abuse.