Director of Nursing (DON)
Job No:
84989
Location:
Bega, NSW
- Exciting opportunity for an experienced DON in regional aged care facility
- Senior management position responsible for 200+ employees
- Well established community-owned, NFP in high growth stage
- Highly competitive base salary circa $120,700 plus super and extensive salary packaging
About the Organisation
Sapphire Coast Community Aged Care Group is a community owned, not for profit, charitable and public benevolent organisation, with numerous levels of care within the Bega Valley.
The organisation is committed to delivering the best possible care through quality, comfort, safe surroundings and friendly professional staff contributing to a positive change in the aged care industry.
About the Opportunity
Sapphire Coast Community Aged Care Group now has an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced and hands-on Director of Nursing to join their executive team in Bega, NSW, on a full-time basis.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will oversee all nursing and care staff (roughly 230 employees) while effectively managing care services across all facilities. You'll do this by focusing on leadership, strategic direction and operational management of clinical and support functions.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring the highest standard of service delivery and outcomes within budget, complying with relevant legislation and care standards;
- Managing human resources to meet the service needs of the organisation;
- Establishing and maintaining Work Health and Safety Policy and protocols;
- Managing physical resources to meet the service needs of the organisation; and
- Managing the delivery of care to residents.
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About You
Sapphire Coast Community Aged Care Group is looking for someone with demonstrated experience in a similar management role, such as Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing, as well as AHPRA registration.
Thorough knowledge of ACFI planning assessment and validation processes, HR principles, quality improvement, accreditation and WHS legislation is essential for your success. Additionally, you'll have strong financial and analytical skills, the ability to manage KPIs and meet strategic objectives, and be competent in the use of data and information management systems.
The successful candidate will have proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members on a daily basis. As a senior leader within the organisation, it's important you possess a high level of interpersonal, conflict management and negotiation skills.
Most importantly, you'll have a passion for delivering quality care through best practice and quality improvement, while maintaining an empathetic approach towards working with elderly people.
Although not essential, a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment, and/or postgraduate qualifications in Management, Aged Care Management, Health Management or Gerontology, would be highly regarded.
About the Benefits
This is a rewarding opportunity that will allow you to take the next step in your career while overseeing a well-established organisation during a period of growth.
Upon joining the friendly and down-to-earth team at Sapphire Coast Community Aged Care Group, you'll benefit from initial mentoring and support from the current DON, ensuring you're comfortable and prepared to take on your new role.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you'll receive an attractive remuneration package, including a base salary circa $120,700 plus super and extensive salary packaging! Additionally, all business travel expenses will be reimbursed by the organisation, and relocation assistance will be negotiated for the right candidate.
Sapphire Coast Community Aged Care Group encourages both career development and personal development, and will ensure you have opportunities to grow in both areas. With extremely low staff turnover, you'll enjoy great job security in an organisation where staff genuinely enjoy coming into work every day.
About Bega Valley
Bega Valley is located on the south-eastern coastline of New South Wales, on the Princess Highway. Also known as the Sapphire Coast, Bega Valley is nestled between the Bega and Brogo Rivers, with the forested Brogo Ranges lay west of the river, and the river flats stretch eastwards to the sea. It's within 20 minutes to 1 and a half hours' drive from the quiet coastal inlets of Bermagui, Tathra, Tuross, and Twofold Bay, and about 2 and a half hours' drive from the nation's capital, and the snowfields of Thredbo and Perisher.
Alongside playing host to some of Australia’s most breathtaking scenery, Bega Valley is a fantastic holiday location, with a wide range of nature reserves, rivers, dams, and parks, all waiting to be discovered. With a strong foundation within the dairy industry, Bega Valley has established itself as not only the perfect location for a sea-change, but a leader in the Australian dairy industry.
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