Address- Ideal role for an experienced Registered Nurse with an entrepreneurial mindset
- Lead and manage all aspects of care for our community-based clients in Aged care/Disability/Attendant Care
- Permanent Part-time c20-25 hours per week with the option of flexible working hours.
About the Opportunity:
Kinder Caring is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to become a Clinical Manager (Clinical Care Coordinator) for our Newcastle and Hunter-based clients in Aged Care, Disability Support and Attendant Care (complex physical/mental).
As a Clinical Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring that Kinder Caring staff provide quality, safe, and exceptional care and service to our clients through local clinical governance, supervision and ongoing training & development of Care Managers and field staff, and fostering a positive company culture.
This is a great opportunity for a motivated and proactive individual to join a growing business where you can make a difference and will be rewarded for your contribution to excellence in service standards and growth in the business.
The role is currently 3 days per week (20-25 hours), or an equivalent number of hours over the working week, with scope to increase if desired.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Lead and manage all aspects of Clinical Care for our community care recipients, including assessments, care planning and the ongoing evaluation of client care.
- Case management of high-care clients, including clients with complex care needs, palliative care, disability care and 24-hour care.
- Perform clinical nursing services such as wound care, medication management, injections, and assessments.
- Contribute to local business development, including with strategic business partners and referral sources to drive growth in the business.
- Ensure compliance with Kinder Caring’s policies, procedures, and processes.
- Participate in policy development, continuous improvement, quality, and audit activities.
- Provide training and clinical support to care workers to ensure effective and safe service delivery to Kinder Caring clients.
- Investigate and action all incidents and complaints as per company guidelines.
Requirements:
- Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
- Extensive experience and knowledge in clinical needs assessment with the elderly or people with disabilities
- Experience/knowledge of the Government Home Care Packages/Aged Care Standards and the NDIS
- Case Management experience with high-care clients
- Superior interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
- Commitment to excellent customer service
- Valid Australian driver's license and access to a reliable car with comprehensive insurance
- Current First Aid, CPR Certificate, NDIS Worker and National Police Check
The salary package is negotiable and will include a business profit share and a car allowance.
About us
With Kinder Caring, there's no place like home.
Established in 1998, Kinder Caring Home Support Services continues to be dedicated to addressing the unique challenges of caring for people in their own homes. Kinder Caring has a strong commitment to continuous improvement and our care team is faithful to our values of respect, kindness, dedication and accountability. We are also a Registered Provider for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), iCare (NSW), the National Injury Insurance Scheme, Queensland (NIISQ) and a Preferred Provider for the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and Workcover (VIC).
We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible as we will actively shortlist during the advertising period and reserve the right to close this advert prior to the advertised date.
