Care Manager (EEN)

Job No: ES221003

Location: Dandenong

Employment Status: Full-Time

Closing Date: 11 Oct 2022 AEDT

Care Manager (EEN)

Eunice Seddon Home

Full Time

• Work with a rapidly growing not for profit organisation that makes a difference and is committed to social justice
• Competitive base pay rate: $40.00-$47.05 per hour (dependant on qualifications & experience) + super
• Excellent development opportunity – take the next step in your Nursing career!
• Free CPR & First Aid courses + additional training opportunities
• Access to not for profit Salary Packaging
• Full Time
• Based in Dandenong (VIC)

Who are we?

Wintringham provides aged care services to those who are financially disadvantaged and have previously been homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless. We employ over 900 staff and our Eunice Seddon Home, located in Dandenong, offers affordable, high quality accommodation to 60 men and women aged 50 years and over. We provide a safe, flexible and caring family-style environment, which allows residents to maintain their chosen lifestyles, habits and activities and to be as independent as they choose to be.

The opportunity

We are currently seeking an eager and enthusiastic Enrolled Endorsed Nurse to join our friendly and dynamic residential team at Eunice Seddon Home in Dandenong on a Full Time basis. Your hours would be as follows:

Week 1&2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday (0700-1500)

              Reporting to the Site Manager, your responsibilities and duties will include:

• Overseeing the personal care and nursing functions within the hostel
• Ensuring that quality care is provided to all residents and that duty of care is met
• Assisting with the development and implementation of detailed personal care plans, assessments and programs as required
• Providing quality services in a manner which maintains and enhances the independence of residents and maximises their lifestyle options
• Liaise with doctors, nurses, other health care providers and the pharmacist to facilitate optimum health care and clinical practice for the residents
• Ensure that residents are encouraged to maintain their independence, and provide an environment that encourages residents to maintain lifestyles of their choice.
• Ensure that Quality of Care and Accreditation Standards are met.

What we require from you:

• Diploma/Cert IV in Nursing (with medication endorsement)
• Current AHPRA Registration
• Previous experience as a Care Manager is highly advantageous
• Experience in Aged Care + ACFI
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal + interpersonal
• The ability to manage effectively with conflicting deadlines
• Proven ability to lead a team of multi-disciplinary staff
• The ability to enhance or maintain our resident’s independence and lifestyle
• A friendly, approachable and non-judgmental attitude

This sounds great! How do I apply?

For more information about the role, you can download a copy of the Position Description by clicking here.

Applications can be directed to Julie Lack (Residential Site Manager – Eunice Seddon Home) and submitted via our website

Please upload your documents in PDF Format

Applications close on Tuesday 11^th October 2022

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a NDIS Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both of these parties will prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application.

Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.

Successful candidates will be required to show evidence of having three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine as well as a 2022 influenza vaccine prior to commencing employment with Wintringham.

Wintringham is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments and services.  We celebrate differences in ability, age, culture, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and beliefs. Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

The safety of all older people is paramount and we have zero tolerance for family violence including elder abuse.

Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia’s First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Diversity and inclusion makes our community and Wintringham stronger,
and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people.