Care Manager (Registered Nurse)
Job No:
67237
Location:
West Wyalong, 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!
- Competitive remuneration package with the opportunity to participate in salary packaging!
- Job security, great training and development opportunities within a supportive team!
About the Organisation
Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution was founded in 1880, 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 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 Social Services.
About the Opportunity
RFBI has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Care Manager (Registered Nurse) to join their dynamic team in the 63 bed facility in West Wyalong, NSW.
Reporting to the General Manager, this role is primarily responsible for the provision of care for residents of the 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.
A general knowledge of ACFI Funding (Aged Care Funding Instrument) and Commonwealth Standards and Guidelines, as well as the concept of QCI and accreditation, would be highly regarded.
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.
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 RFBI 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 a competitive remuneration package with the opportunity to participate in salary packaging.
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!
About West Wyalong
West Wyalong is a town in New South Wales, Australia which is the main town of the Bland Shire, located in the Central West region of New South Wales. At 467 km west of Sydney, it is located on the crossroads of the Newell Highway between Melbourne and Brisbane, and the Mid-Western Highway between Sydney and Adelaide. West Wyalong is a successful agricultural centre, producing most of the State's cereal crops.
This country NSW town pays tribute to its goldmining history with parks and museums such as the Wyalong Museum and the 25-metre Poppet Head (the structure above a mine shaft) at True Blue Mine. Nearby historic bush villages of Tallimba, Ungarie, Weethalle, Barmedman and Mirrool are well worth a visit. Highlights include the gorgeous Barmedman Mineral Pool, said to have therapeutic qualities, and the beautiful Lake Cowal, which is unbeatable for birdwatching. The twin towns of Wyalong and West Wyalong retain a feel of the bygone gold era, with many historic buildings, old-style shop facades and wrought-iron verandahs.
Farther afield, in the wider Wagga Wagga and Riverina area, you've got many great food and wine options.
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