Clinical Manager - Werribee

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Do you want to participate in creating the best team possible whilst making a positive difference to the lives of our residents? You can do this as by joining St Vincent’s Care Services and be part of an iconic name within the growth sector of Aged Care.

An exciting opportunity currently exists for a Clinical Manager to join St Vincent’s Care Services Werribee in a fixed term - maternity leave role. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career and leadership abilities within a brand new 80 bed facility co-located with St Vincent’s Private Hospital with fixed hours of 8.00am until 4.00pm week days, with some on-call availability.

Reporting to the Facility Manager, you will be responsible for the management of clinical practices and maintain high standards of care at all times.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate:

• A minimum of three years previous experience in a similar management role within Aged Care;
• Advanced clinical experience and Division 1 Registered Nurse with current and valid AHPRA Registration
• Excellent understanding and management of the Aged Care Accreditation process and Aged Care Funding Instrument;
• Excellent understanding of the Aged Care Act with a strong commitment to compliance;
• Ability to develop, monitor and continually improve care rosters, ensuring rosters stay within budget, have a good spread of skill mix and ensure a congruence of care for our residents;
• Dynamic leadership, time management, bedside and communication skills;
• Ability to maintain collaborative and effective relationships with all multidisciplinary team members;
• An understanding of the culture and tradition of Catholic Health, including a commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of the organisation and an ability to promote the behavioural expectations in line with this philosophy;
• Ability to foster a safe workplace and drive continuous quality improvement initiatives to develop sustainable practice;
• Ability to assist with recruitment, performance appraisal cycles and support the Facility Manager with performance management issues;
• Commitment to manage by example;
• This is an exciting opportunity for progressive professionals to accept a genuine leadership role to grow and develop in a market leading organisation.

As a valued employee of St Vincent’s Care Services - Werribee we can offer you:

• Opportunity to work for the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision;
• No cost uniforms and training;
• A friendly team environment with a great community care spirit;
• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service;
• Access to salary packaging.

St Vincent’s Care Services (SVCS) is a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia. SVCS offers quality residential, community and independent living services through 15 facilities with locations in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. St Vincent’s has been providing health care in Australia for more than 155 years. The legacy entrusted to us by the Sisters of Charity and their Founder, Mary Aikenhead continues to inspire the service provided to our residents in a caring, friendly atmosphere, underpinned by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

You will be required to hold and maintain a National Criminal History Check at your own expense or be eligible to receive one prior to commencing.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities, ethical practices and the principles of cultural diversity and also promote a smoke free work environment.

As part of SVHA’s commitment to the federal government employment parity initiative, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.