Care Manager (Registered Nurse)
Job No:
65778
Location:
Berry, NSW
- Are you a RN with skills in aged care who wants to advance your career? If so, this is the opportunity for you!
- Join an established and well respected organisation with an excellent reputation in aged care!
- Highly competitive remuneration package plus UNLIMITED tax free salary sacrificing on meals, entertainment and accommodation!
- Job security, great training and development opportunities within a supportive team!
About the Organisation
The Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution was founded in 1880 with the sole intention of making the world a better place for all. Having been established for 70 years, the RFBI is the second-oldest benevolent institution formed in NSW to assist and support people in need.
In recent years, the RFBI has extended its support and benevolence activities by providing retirement accommodation and lifestyle care facilities in village communities around NSW and the ACT. Today there are 22 RFBI self-care villages. All are well regarded for their high standard of affordable attractive accommodation, which are all fully accredited in every aspect of their operations by the Department of Health and Ageing.
About Berry
Situated in the Shoalhaven region of the NSW South Coast, Berry is approximately two hours drive South of Sydney and about an hour North of Basin View. Berry is a stylish village, surrounded by dairy country. Its historic buildings and leafy surroundings make Berry the perfect place to live. The rare quality of Berry is its ability to combine relaxed, country living with attractions of a major city. This beautiful small town has a bustling high street with shops, cafes and a supermarket. Not only do locals love the markets and award-winning restaurants, but you will find many tourists visiting the area as well.
Just 17km from Berry is the township of Nowra. Easily accessible by car or public transport, Nowra is a regional centre equipped with any additional amenities you may need. It is home to a large shopping centre, supermarkets and public and private hospitals.
About the Opportunity
Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution (RFBI) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Care Manager (Registered Nurse) to join their dynamic team in the Berry Masonic Village facility in Berry, NSW.
Reporting to the General Manager, this role is primarily responsible for the provision of care for residents of the Berry Masonic Village Aged Care facility and the supervision of nursing and ancillary care staff.
Within this position, your key responsibilities will also include (but will not be limited to):
- Ensuring standards of Regulatory and Funding Organisations are met;
- Evaluating resident care and ensuring that resident care is in accordance with recognised professional standards;
- Overseeing resident admission/departure processes;
- Liaising with the General Manager on financial aspects of admission processes;
- Ensuring accurate documentation procedures relating to ACFI are followed;
- Attaining the objectives of the Accreditation Standards; and
- Co-ordinating with the General Manager and Management Committee in setting objectives and goals for the facility.
To apply for this position, you must be a Registered Nurse with demonstrated experience in aged care or significant clinical experience in a care environment.
Applicants must have proven knowledge of ACFI Funding (Aged Care Funding Instrument) and Commonwealth Standards and Guidelines, as well as the concept of QCI and accreditation.
As you will be required to supervise staff as well as coordinate meetings and reviews with the multidisciplinary team, you will need to demonstrate a high degree of initiative, as well as developed interpersonal skills and a creative, progressive and innovative management style. Furthermore, your communication skills will enable you to provide high-level grief and loss counselling to residents and families.
This role includes the monitoring of policies and processes and their relevant documentation, therefore you will have a good level of computer literacy and knowledge of computerised care documentation systems, as well as sound written skills.
About the Benefits
In this well supported role, you'll be working for one of NSW's largest and most respected aged care providers and enjoy excellent levels of job security as you reap the infrastructure benefits of an established organisation.
With ongoing opportunities for internal and external development, you'll enjoy the professional benefits of working for Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution as you continually further your skills in care management.
Furthermore, as you will be joining an established facility, you will play a vital part in the facility's future success and gain the unique opportunity to make this dynamic role your own.
The successful candidate will be rewarded with an excellent remuneration package plus UNLIMITED salary sacrificing for meals, entertainment and accommodation.
Additionally, you will be joining an organisation that is committed to the health, safety and professional development of their staff by providing an Employee Assistance Program and optimum working conditions.
If you're looking to grow your nursing management skills with a supportive and well recognised organisation - Apply Now!
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