- Family friendly work/life balance workplace
- Rewarding and meaningful work
- Save on tax with generous salary packaging benefits -Novated leasing, general living expenses, regional area benefits, meal entertainment, Holiday Accommodation and Venue hire
- Paid training & we support Career Progression - Scholarship programs, student placement and internal promotion opportunities
- Access our Employee Assistance program - Confidential free counselling (personal, work, financial or legal).
- Employee wellness portal – discounts
- Eligible staff receive benefits like income protection from our default Superannuation provider
interacting with Elders, fellow staff or management, you feel you belong.MiCare Avondrust Lodge is a state of the art facility which was purpose built with both Elders and Staff in mind, to ensure executive Person Centred Care.It has small beautiful households of 12 Elders each, with excellent ratios of 1:6 or less which enables the team to achieve best outcomes for the Elders. Social and therapeutic alliances are formed as staff bond with Elders in their households. Staff and Elders get to know each other well. Elders share their wisdom. Staff become proud advocates of these dear members of the household, to continue giving outstanding care.At MiCare, it doesn't feel like work, it feels like a happy home where everyone looks forward to coming.About the role ...The Clinical Safetyand Best Practice Manager will be responsible in consultation with the Residential General Manager for ensuring Clinical Safety and comprehensive care in Residential Homes. The role will identify, monitor and manage high impact and high prevalence clinical care risks timely and effectively. Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:
- Clinical oversight and ensure best-practice across all aged care quality standards
- Ensure staff apply the Eden Philosophy in their daily practice and positively support Elders to actively combat loneliness, helplessness and boredom
- Use Risk-based approach to assist MiCare Residential Managers make sound evidence-based decisions on Clinical Practice
- Ensure high standards across all homes in Clinical Safety and Comprehensive Clinical Care
- Support early detection, monitoring and management of high impact and high prevalence clinical care risks
- Support MiCare homes to not only meet but exceed the Aged Care Quality standards
- Research industry related academic resources that support evidence based practice and make recommendations for the homes to stay up to date with current Best Practice.
- Registered Nurse Division 1
- Current practicing certificate with the AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency)
- Experience in Older Persons Care including regulatory requirements in Residential Aged Care Settings
- Drivers Licence and a car
- Post Graduate qualifications in Advanced Nursing practice, Geriatric Nursing or Older person's care desirable
- Knowledge of all legislations and standards relevant to MiCare's residential operations
- Demonstrated experience and high level working knowledge and understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards, including Strengthened Standards
- Demonstrated understanding of key risks related to the provision of health care and service delivery and the management of risks
- Turning metrics data into continous improvement outcomes
- Experience co-ordinating accreditation processes including self-assessment, associated audits and preparation of relevant documentation
- Able to prepare reports, write policies and deliver presentations to multiple audiences
- Previous experience in Clinical Care Management or Facility Management advantageous