Quality Officer (Registered Nurse)

Yallambee Traralgon Village for the Aged - MARGERY COLE RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE SERVICE.

Quality Officer (Registered Nurse)

Are you an exceptional Clinical Leader with QUALITY experience who wants to provide the best care possible for all residents? Do you have a PASSION for Aged Care? Would you like to make a DIFFERNCE to the lives of those living within our community?? If so, join our team at  Yallambee. Become part of an inclusive, engaging and collaborative culture that is guided by our vision to be the most trusted aged care and health care provider, enabling people to live well and live at ease. 

Yallambee has an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced Quality Officer (Registered Nurse) to join our clinical services team. The Quality Officer will join our senior clinical services team boasting an experienced Clinical Operations Manager and two Clinical Care Coordinators.

The successful applicant will apply a quality improvement framework and oversee and coordinate quality programs across all departments to ensure Yallambee delivers high quality care and services and compliance with accreditation standards.

Up to 76 hours per fortnight available

Yallambee Traralgon Village for the Aged Inc. is a community based Not-For-Profit service comprising of Margery Cole, residential aged care facility, and Independent Living Village. Yallambee is operated under the guidance of a voluntary Board of Directors and the Yallambee Board is committed to the provision of quality care, a home-like environment, the protection and promotion of residents' rights and to continuous improvement.

At Yallambee we are a leading provider of personalised care services aimed at enhancing the quality of life of people living within our community. Our goal is to promote independence, dignity, and well-being while maintaining a safe and supportive environment for consumers. We pride ourselves on our commitment to delivering compassionate care and building meaningful connections with those we serve.

We are committed to providing the highest standard of care for our elderly residents. Our goal is to create a safe, warm, and welcoming environment where residents can thrive, and we couldn't do this without our dedicated team.

As a Quality Officer, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of care provided to our residents. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. 
• Developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives to enhance resident outcomes. 
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals to optimize clinical processes and procedures. 
• Leading education and training programs to empower staff in delivering top-notch care. 
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with residents and their families.

Key Performance Areas include:

• Ability to complete a quality improvement cycle and achieve quantitative outcomes
• Ability to achieve continuous improvement outcomes 
• Identify education opportunities and develop education calendars
• Undertake training where applicable
• In consultation with the Clinical Services Team assist with policy and procedure review and development

Key Criteria

• Excellent understanding of continuous quality improvement cycles, gap and risk analysis including auditing processes
• Sound knowledge of regulatory compliance
• Relevant tertiary qualification in management, health or quality assurance is desirable
• Expert knowledge of the Aged Care Accreditation process is desirable
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent leadership/management skills
• Must have a person-centred approach to care and service delivery

Benefits 

• Employee Assistance Program
• Free onsite Parking
• Onsite cafe 
• Supportive Learning environment 
• Senior Clinical Support (Clinical Operations Manager, Clinical Care Co-ordinators and Nursing Team Leaders)
• Employee referral bonus incentive policy of up to $600 in place for those meeting the eligibility criteria. Encourage others to come and join our team!!
• Yallambee has partnered with a local provider to offer Corporate discount for Private Health Insurance to our staff.
• Yallambee is proud to recognise the Ausmed Passport™ as evidence for recognition of prior learning during induction and annual mandatory training. Employees, new-starters and job applicants can obtain an Ausmed Passport™ free of charge by visiting this link: https://www.ausmed.com.au/passport  
• Aged Care Registered Nurses Payment available for nurses who meet the eligibility criteria set by the Government. 
  ** More information regarding Aged Care Nurses Payment is available at www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/aged-care-registered-nurses-payment-to-reward-clinical-skills-and-leadership 
• Salary packaging is a great way to give yourself a pay rise. If you pay income tax, then you could benefit from salary packaging. Quite simply, with salary packaging you:
  • Spend part of your pay before tax is calculated
  • This reduces your taxable income
  • You pay less tax
  • Which means more money in your pocket, which is a win for you!!
  • More information about how salary packaging can benefit you is available from our HR Team.

All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory NDIS Workers Screening Check, evidence of 2023 Influenza Vaccination and evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate.

If you're enthusiastic about working in aged care, making a positive impact on the lives of our residents, and being part of a caring and supportive team, we'd love to have you join us. 

Further information regarding the role or a copy of the position description will be provided on request. All applicants to submit their written expression of interest along with detailed cover letter to Kimberly Inglis (Human Resources Manager)  **********@yallambee.com.au by 5pm Monday 1st April 2024.

Join us in creating a safe and nurturing environment where the well-being and happiness of our residents are our top priorities. Your journey in aged care begins here!