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Form of workAllora is located in the picturesque Southern Downs region of Queensland, only two hours drive west of Brisbane and just 20 minutes north of Warwick. If the idea of living in a rural township appeals; this location can offer a great tree change experience for the right person.
What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?
- Full time permanent key position
- Competitive salary + benefit of generous Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice options to take home more
- Exciting career move if you are an experienced RN looking for career progression
- Opportunity to join a supportive organisation
- Great staff culture
- Ongoing individualised training and mentoring programs
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families
- Purpose driven organisation making a real difference
As a Residential Manager, of this up to 19 bed home, with the support of our Regional Support Manager you will take ownership of running the facility on a day to day basis. Your focus will be on:
- Full oversight of the facility, including all clinical reporting and documentation;
- Focussing on our staff to ensure they are Known and Loved, supported and educated;
- Managing the teams timely and accurate documentation of resident care needs from initial admission, assessments to care plan development and regular reviews;
- Ensuring sound medication management and associated systems;
- Staff training, provision of ongoing management and support to all care staff;
- Ensuring compliance with the Aged Care Accreditation Standards;
- Participation in an on-call roster will be required.
- A current APHRA registration as a Registered Nurse and Gerontology Nursing Certificate and/or Dementia Care Certificate would be highly regarded
- Previous management experience in an Aged Care environment
- Strong knowledge of operating requirements within the Health/Aged Care Industry
- Ability to conduct care minutes assessments and associated financial analysis
- Confidence and competence with being accountable for the clinical care provisions,
- Demonstrated history of successfully leading and mentoring staff,
- Proactive and energetic approach in managing your time effectively
- Proven track record in understanding and meeting the requirements of accreditation
- Approachable and highly developed communications skills with the ability to communicate effectively with the elderly, families, staff and management
Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago. They saw a need to provide compassionate care and inclusive service to some of the most vulnerable, the ageing population, in the community.Since then, SCCQ has grown to employ over 1000 staff caring for and supporting more than 2000 people across 13 residential aged care homes, 5 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and rural Queensland.We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do.At SCCQ, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. Our culture program, Known & Loved, is unique to Southern Cross Care Queensland, enabling staff to build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve.How can you apply? If you are a Manager ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where best lives are lived, then we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!If you have any queries around Southern Cross Care QLD ‘s recruitment process or about the role please contact us at **********@sccqld.com.au Southern Cross Care Queensland is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and an up to date flu vaccination status.Our Mission: Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individuals, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.
