Care Manager (Registered Nurse)
Job No:
82770
Location:
Basin View, NSW
- Are you a RN with skills in aged care, wanting 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 rate of $46.34 per hour, with salary packaging available to significantly increase your take-home pay!
- Job security and 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 Life in Basin View
Situated on the shores of St Georges Basin, Basin View is approximately 200km south of Sydney and 25km south of Nowra. Home to around 1,300 residents, the town is part of the greater City of Shoalhaven, which attracts tourists from across Australia thanks to striking hillsides and beautiful beaches.
This is a place where you can enjoy the tranquility of a rural area while benefiting from the modern facilities of nearby cities. Just a short half-hour’ drive away is Jervis Bay, where you will find restaurants, clubs, gyms, leisure centres, and a large shopping complex. It is also famous for whale watching and dolphin cruises, as well as the Cambewarra Estate Winery and Booderee National Park.
You will also have easy access to Canberra and Sydney via rail from Shoalhaven, or utilise the breathtaking coastal driving routes.
About the Opportunity
RFBI has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Care Manager to join their dynamic team in the Basin View Community Aged Care facility in Basin View, NSW.
Reporting to the General Manager, you will be accountable for the effective delivery of inspired care to older persons. Using expert clinical knowledge and leadership skills, you will take a Case Management approach to aligning the service with all relevant legislation, and ensuring people receive care that is suitable to their needs and preferences, while keeping with the values of RFBI.
Within this position, your key responsibilities will also include (but will not be limited to):
- Utilizing sound service development, business planning, and risk management practices, to manage and allocate human resources, material, and financial resources within an established budget;
- Evaluating resident care against comprehensive assessment processes and individual care plans;
- Conducting performance management of all care staff, undertaking disciplinary measures if required, and ensuring staff have the education and resources to effectively fulfill their roles;
- Completing clinical assessments and documentation for ACFI; and
- Coordinating 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 a thorough understanding of the Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI). As this role encompasses the monitoring of policies and processes and their relevant documentation, you must also have a good level of computer literacy and knowledge of computerised care documentation systems, along with sound written skills.
Extensive clinical and management experience within and aged care setting or healthcare/nursing setting will be essential, as will experience in managing resources and working to budgets.
You will possess excellent leadership and communication skills having previous experience working with people from diverse backgrounds, and you will have a proven track record of successfully implementing change and culture management. Furthermore, you will be confident in the recruitment and management of staff, with tertiary qualifications in Management or equivalent being an advantage.
Please note, to be eligible for this position, you must possess the following:
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Current Australian Driver's License
- Current AFP Police Check
About the Benefits
In this well supported role, you'll be working for one of NSW's largest and most respected aged care providers, enjoying excellent levels of job security as you reap the infrastructure benefits of an established organisation.
The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive rate of $46.34 per hour, with salary packaging available to significantly increase your take-home pay.
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.
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.
If you're looking to grow your nursing management skills with a supportive and well recognised organisation - Apply Now!
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