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Form of workAbout Harbison
Harbison is a registered charity owned by the community of the Southern Highlands. Volunteers founded our organisation in the late 1950s to provide local, independent, high-quality care and accommodation for the aged and disabled in the Southern Highlands and surrounding areas. Today we provide general and specialised care across various settings and are one of the largest employers in the Southern Highlands. We exist to support and nurture older people to maintain meaning and purpose in their individual lives.
The Role
Seeking two Nurse Unit Managers to join the Harbison team to work across residential aged care facilities (Burradoo & Moss Vale). Manage and mentor Registered & Enrolled Nurses whilst leading by example in person-centred resident care.
In this role, you will be responsible for the following (but not limited to):
Co-ordination of resident services
- Liaison with all health care disciplines for the provision of services to meet resident needs.
- Implementation and coordination of case conferences and care planning
- Orchestrating person-centred care
- Providing leadership and role modelling, in collaboration with others, particularly in the areas of action research and quality improvement programs
- Acting as a consultant on request in the employee’s own area of proficiency for the purpose of facilitating the provision of quality nursing care
Unit Management
- Participating in policy development and implementation
- Dissemination of information to all personnel
- Ensuring environmental safety
- Monitoring the use and maintenance of equipment
- Being accountable for the management of human and material resources within a specified span of control, including the development and evaluation of staffing methodologies
- Managing financial matters, budget preparation and cost control within the clinical realm
Nursing Staff Management
- Staff selection and education
- Direction, coordination and supervision of nursing activities
- Training, appraisal and counselling of nursing staff
- Rostering and allocation of nursing staff
- Development and/or implementation of new nursing practices according to resident need
REQUIREMENTS
- Registered Nurse with post qualifications in geriatric or dementia specialised nursing, holding a current AHPRA registration
- Sound clinical knowledge, skills and a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience
- Experience in an Aged Care Management role would be highly regarded
- Current knowledge of reporting and performance processes for Residential Aged Care Facilities under current legislation
- Previous experience in leadership and/or managing teams, as well as experience with budgets
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt to change
- Ability to complete relevant documentation in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care needs of residents.
- Strong communication, written, organisational and computer skills
- Hardworking, reliable and the ability to work in a team environment
- The ability to take leadership, work under pressure, prioritise and multi-task
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to act as resident advocates and educators
- Ideally, you will have experience in the Aged Care sector and a working knowledge of the Aged Care Planning and Assessment process; however, this is not essential. We seek a strong customer service and care focus and a "can-do" attitude.
What are some of the benefits?
- Salary packaging includes up to $15,900 in pre-tax earnings plus $2,650 to contribute towards entertainment benefits each year.
- Access to in-house and online training programs
- Career progression opportunities
- Supportive, positive team environment
Pre-employment requirements
- COVID-19 vaccination
- Current Influenza vaccination
- National Disability Insurence Scheme (NDIS) worker check
If you match the above criteria, please provide a brief (maximum of a 1-page) letter telling us why you would be a suitable candidate, along with a copy of your current resume.
There is no closing date, and applications will be reviewed on submission. So, if you fit the above criteria and are passionate about the role, APPLY NOW.
If you have any questions regarding the position, please direct them to the People & Culture team via hr@harbisoncare.org.au with the subject line Nurse Unit Manager.
