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Form of workResidential Manager | Fixed Term Full Time | Queanbeyan
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About BaptistCare George Forbes House
George Forbes House is located in the city of Queanbeyan, boasting sweeping views of the surrounding countryside and is nearby to Canberra. Featuring peaceful, spacious grounds, quaint courtyards and an aviary and fishpond adds to the tranquil atmosphere.
The country comfort continues inside, where 85 generously sized rooms with en-suite bathroom. Two wings are dedicated to top-quality dementia care within a secure environment.
About the role
Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager you will be responsible for leading and developing teams at our Kintyre Loge residential aged care home. In this role you will provide the highest quality aged care services that are consistent with aged care accreditation standards and BaptistCare's purpose and values.
Working closely with your Care Team Manager, you’ll have accountability for the day to day operations including clinical, administrative, financial, hospitality, maintenance and lifestyle to effectively ensure the highest quality of life for our residents.
Key duties will include but not limited to:
- Ensuring strong relationships and effective communication is maintained with residents, their families, local community, government departments, allied health representatives and other key stakeholders
- Leading, mentoring and supporting a culture at the home that reflects BaptistCare's purpose and values
- Ensuring the home meets all governance requirements as per the aged care accreditation standards
- Effective HR and WHS management
- Achieving all financial objectives and KPIs of the home
The pay rate for this role is variable.
This role is a Maternity leave cover from 01/04/2024 to 08/12/2024.
Skills & experience
- Experience managing high performing teams and cultivating a positive community-centered culture whilst maintaining clinical standards
- Current unrestricted APRHA registration as a Registered Nurse (Essential)
- Minimum 5 years' Registered Nurse experience
- Current/Previous experience in Residential/Facility management within aged care industry, otherwise a proven track of management experience within healthcare sector with a solid ACFI knowledge
- Demonstrated hands on experience in meeting relevant government and statutory requirements
- Demonstrated experience in developing and monitoring budgets that align with agreed KPIs
- Ability to balance strategic organisational objectives with high quality clinical outcomes
- Highly developed interpersonal and leadership skills
Benefits
- Salary packaging + meal and entertainment card
- Generous salary on offer
- Real opportunities for career growth
- Access to in-house and online training programs
- Supportive, positive team environment
- Access to family friendly benefits like our wellness program
- Work for a top NFP provider with a strong 75 year history of providing care
About Us
BaptistCare support thousands of people across our locations in NSW & ACT. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation’s most respected care and community services providers. People enjoy working at BaptistCare because they love what they do and the communities we help. With us you can deliver life-transforming care, create a career you’ll love, and join a team who make a difference. You’ll hold an important role in helping our residents live their best life
Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks
