Care Manager

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ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Care Managerto join the team at our Barrington Lodge Aged Care Centre located in New Town, TAS.

Barrington Lodge is a 77 bed Aged Care Centre. Built in 1850, the lodge is rich in history and provides a cosy, comfortable home with mountain and park views. The centre is conveniently located with access to public transport and is only 2 minutes' drive to the New Town Plaza and local services.

• Full time AN-ACC Coordinator
• Support from corporate Care Quality and Compliance team, AN-ACC advisors, Area manager & HRBP (Head office based in Sydney)
• Competitive remuneration
• Boost your take home pay with NFP salary packaging
• Join one of the most loved charities in Australia
• Career progression opportunities within Salvos Aged Care

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be supported by a Centre Manager who will work closely with you, while giving you the autonomy to oversee clinical governance within the centre. This position is a forward thinking opportunity for clinical excellence within the aged care community. Working closely with two other Care Managers, you will oversee the multidisciplinary care team, this position is responsible for clinical governance and will also hold accountability for, and consideration of the budgetary, continuous improvement, AN-ACC education and human resource needs of the centre.

In the role of Care Manager, you will be an advocate for clinical excellence and be willing to ensure a homely and loving environment by providing care with compassion, integrity and dignity.

Working with a passionate clinical team, you will be a mentor and hands on leader willing to share your expertise to ensure excellence in care for our residents and to encourage the development of other future leaders.

In this role you will:

• Maintain overall accountability and responsibility for the clinical management of health and care outcomes of the Care Recipients in the centre.
• Ensure that skills and knowledge appropriate to delegate the task/authority has been considered when delegating health and care responsibilities to other professionals.
• Exercise critical thinking within an evidenced based framework to ensure the delivery of high quality health and care services which promote optimal health outcomes for the Care Recipients.
• Promote and support a person centered culture values, respect and treats all people as unique individuals with needs, preferences and a past history.
• Provide leadership in the coordination of nursing and health care services.
• Provide clinical leadership to nursing and care staff that supports and ensures continuing professional development and currency of practice
• Ensure the facility meets all regulatory compliance requirements in collaboration with the Centre Manager.
• Deputise in the absence of the Centre Manager as required.
• Assume shared on call responsibilities

To be successful in this role, ideally you will have:

• An appreciation of and the ability and willingness to promote, support and model the values and ethos of The Salvation Army and to facilitate pastoral support where required
• Previous experience in a senior clinical management role in Aged Care
• Previous experience in people management, such as driving performance and best practice clinical behaviours. A general understanding of workplace relations legislation such as the Fair Work Act 2009 would be highly regarded.
• Understanding of Aged Care legislation and industry accreditation standards
• Knowledge of AN-ACC and experience in optimising funding relevant to resident care needs
• Ability to build excellent relationships with residents, families and staff
• Hands on leader with a "can do" attitude
• Passionate, resilient and proactive leader
• Demonstrated excellent clinical expertise
• Ability to be multi-task, work under pressure and be part of a team
• Current unrestricted registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency
• Ability to identify training needs and deliver customised training
• Auditing skills and attention to detail
• National NDIS Workers Screening Check

BENEFITS

Ask us about available incentives, including retention bonuses of up to $4,000 for new Care Managers joining Barrington Lodge Aged Care Centre.

We would love to hear from you - contact Claudia at ************@salvationarmy.org.au

Benefits of working for The Salvation Army (TSA) Aged Care include:

• Above Award wages
• Access to generous NFP salary packaging of up to $15,900 (save on tax)
• Access to meal and entertainment benefits of up to $2,650 through salary packaging
• Up to six weeks annual leave for RNs - when working flexible AMs and/or PMs, and/or nights and/or weekends
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work arrangements supporting you to achieve your work-life balance
• Salvos Wellness app and program
• Salvos Rewards - Access to exclusive financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Novated car leasing
• Learning and development to support you in your role
• Scholarships via Eva Burrows College
• Supported study options
• Employee assistance program
• Career progression opportunities into management, quality etc.
• Transfer opportunities - we are in every major city in Australia
• Making an impact - socially and environmentally - with one of the most loved charities in Australia

If you have the ability to wear your heart on your sleeve, please apply for the above role. To apply for this opportunity, please click on the 'Apply' button below to be taken to our online application process.

Applications will be reviewed on receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Job offers will be subject to a National Criminal History Check as per Police Certificate Guidelines for Aged Care Providers.

Please note: evidence of the COVID-19 vaccination are a requirement of employment at The Salvation Army Aged Care.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.