Clinical Co-ordinator
Full time opportunity for an experienced Aged Care Registered Nurse with strong leadership skills to join the centre management team in Chapel Hill
Summary about this job
Nursing - Aged Care
Company: The Salvation Army - Aged Care Plus
Location: Brisbane
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-3-9337-2382
Fax: +61-2-5532-2579
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Detail information about job Clinical Co-ordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy
The Cairns Aged Care Plus CentrePermanent Full Time
CLINICAL CARE COORDINATOR - AGED CARE - CHAPEL HILL, BRISBANE
About Us
Aged Care Plus is a leading faith based organisation, providing aged care services across NSW, ACT and QLD. We take a person centred approach to care and are committed to meeting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of each of our care recipients. At Aged Care Plus we have a heart for people – a deep and powerful need to care for others.
About the Role
We are seeking a Registered Nurse with leadership experience in Aged Care, to join the team at our Chapel Hill Aged Care Plus Centre, in the role of Clinical Coordinator. This role is available on a full time basis. The Cairns Aged Care Plus Centre at Chapel Hill is a modern, spacious Centre located just fifteen minutes from Brisbane city centre by car (via the Western Freeway). Designed in consultation with industry experts and peers, it offers a ‘neighbourhood’ footprint to create an enhanced living experience for our residents and is also a pilot site for our award winnng dementia care model.
The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for providing clinical leadership, guidance, supervision and education to all staff to promote excellence in care. The role’s main purpose is to work with and assist the Care Manager plan, coordinate and evaluate the clinical care in the centre to assist the centre maintain full accreditation and achieve best practice. The main responsibilities of the role are, but not limited to:
- To maintain accountability and responsibility for the clinical management of health and care outcomes of the residents in the centre.
- To ensure that skills and knowledge appropriate to delegate the task/authority has been considered when delegating health and care responsibilities to other professionals.
- To exercise critical thinking within an evidenced based framework to ensure the delivery of high quality health and care services which promote optimal health outcomes for the residents.
- Responsible for coordinating the delivery of safe, effective and individualised care to residents and their families (including managing staff and physical resources) and assisting residents to lead an active and meaningful life as independently as possible in keeping with the organisation’s Mission, Vision and Values
- To utilise the ACFI to optimise funding in relation resident care plans, and ensure that sufficient evidence is maintained for validation of all claims
- To promote and support a person centered culture and values - respect and treat all people as unique individuals with needs, preferences and a past history
- To deputise in the Care Manager Absence
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- An understanding of, and empathy with, the Christian faith, values and ethos of The Salvation Army.
- Current unrestricted RN Div 1 registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency
- Extensive clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (preferably in in Aged Care)
- Demonstrated knowledge in the care needs of the older person
- Understanding of and commitment to continuous quality improvement
- An understanding of and demonstrated experience with Aged Care Accreditation and relevant Aged Care Legislation
- An understanding of and demonstrated experience with Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI)
- Demonstrated excellent organisational and time management skills
- High level verbal and written communication skills
- You must be a self-starter and able to work autonomously
- Strong IT skills and experience in aged care clinical management using iCare
How to Apply
If you wish to bring your talents to a supportive and highly professional Centre community, please apply online at www.agedcareplus.salvos.org.au or via SEEK
For further information please contact Amy France on 02 9779 9433
Applications will be assessed upon receipt.
Offers of employment will be subject to a national criminal history record check and evidence of current unrestricted AHPRA nursing registration. Please note to apply for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
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Applications Close: 23/07/2018
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