AddressCoastlink is a passionate and dedicated not-for-profit organisation, employing over 200 staff in the Central Coast community. Coastlink support people in Aged care and disability by working together to provide a personalised plan to those wanting to live an independent life. We have a team of experienced and caring staff who provide flexible and innovative supports, enabling Coastlink and its clients to thrive within a supportive and family friendly environment.
Coastlink is seeking a passionate and committed person who has a genuine desire to work with people and our staff within the Aged Care and Disability Sector for the provision of clinical advice and leadership.
This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for anyone who genuinely wants to make a difference and is passionate about improving quality of life for our Aged Care and disability clients.
Benefits:
- Salary Sacrificing available to all permanent staff;
- Part-time hours;
- Journey cover for travel;
- Access to generous benefits and discounts via Aussiepay;
- Competitive remuneration package;
- Paid ongoing training and professional development;
- Supportive team environment;
- Employee Assistance program; and
- Uniform supplied.
The Role:
This is a challenging but rewarding opportunity for you to make a positive change in our organisation. The role works closely with the Aged Care General Manager and NDIS General Manager to ensure that compliance standards are met. This may include the development of relevant policy and procedure. The Registered Nurse role is required to lead the Quality Care Advisory Body and to provide education sessions and develop training responses where indicated.
The responsibilities of this role will include:
- Responsible for the provision of clinical teaching to all levels of staff within Coastlink
- Collaborate in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Coastlink’s orientation program
- Participate in the teaching and assessment of annual mandatory skills/competencies of all staff
- Develop and maintain clinical education resources
- Undertake self-assessment against relevant standards to identify gaps in service delivery responses.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of a CQI Plan
- Develop resources to support the achievement of accreditation
- Participate in clinical governance meetings
- Lead clinical practice across the divisions
To be successful in this role you will need:
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Clinical experience in the provision of Aged care or disability care either in residential or community care setting
- Sound understanding of clinical governance & effective risk management
- Experience in leading and supporting accreditation processes
- Demonstrated evidence of clinical teaching
- Demonstrated use of evidenced based practice
- Excellent communication skills and solid interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated high level computer skills. – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- A passion to embrace and apply Coastlink's values and ethics to foster a culture of positive support, client empowerment, honesty, accountability, inclusion, respect and empathy.
- To be a courteous representative of Coastlink in all undertakings with service users, their carers and in the community portray a positive public image at all times.
- A NDIS Worker Screen Check, Working with Children Check, current NSW Driver’s license and an RMS driving record
You will fit right into the team if you also have diplomacy, energy, professionalism and a sense of humour.
If you believe you are the right fit for our organisation please email your resume and cover letter addressing the key criteria above, for consideration no later than 27 May 2024 to ***********@coastlink.org.au
If you require any additional information or have any queries please contact Irene Simatos on 0499 075 ***.
For more information about our services go to our website www.coastlink.org.au
We thank all applicants for your interest in our organisation and this role however please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Coastlink acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land. Coastlink values diversity and encourages applications from all people.
Our vision is to see happy inclusive communities work together in collaborative and inclusive ways to create opportunity and improve quality of life. Our workforce proudly reflects the local communities we connect with and support.
