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Lend direction as well as a caring attitude. Bring a smile and your vital knowledge to everyone every day. Brighten prospects for patients and your career.

Connect with your goals and change lives

with Fresenius Medical Care North America.

Here is your opportunity to make profound connections that make all the difference. As the global leader in dialysis healthcare we know what it takes to create strong bonds among patients their families and our team members-and why it matters. Within this positive environment those in our care can achieve better outcomes-and professionals can achieve their most important objectives.

 
Why Join the Fresenius Team?

Passion. Dedication. Knowledge. Motivation. Experience. These are the impressive qualities you'll find in the Fresenius Leadership Team. Our strength in the North American market and extensive global network provide our employees with the best of both worlds-the friendliness of a local organization and the stability of a worldwide organization-for diverse experiences and challenging career opportunities. When you join the Fresenius Medical Care team you'll be welcomed into a company that is built on the philosophy that our employees are our most important asset. Our career advantages include the following: 

• Fresenius Medical Care is the nation's largest provider of renal care meeting the needs of more than 135 000 patients at 1 800 clinics throughout the country.
• Our well-established trusted organization fosters a spirit of camaraderie emphasizing friendly collaboration professional support and career development.
• Superior training UltraCare® quality control and certification procedures ensure your potential to succeed and advance as a professional.
• Competitive compensation and exceptional benefits.
• Outstanding tuition reimbursement program.
• Recognized among Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies in 2011.
• National Safety Award from CNA insurance companies for 11 consecutive years.

Opportunities to give back by participating in philanthropy and community outreach programs.
 

Staff Registered Nurse

This is an exceptional opportunity to succeed with a premier healthcare organization. As a key member of our hemodialysis team this professional will manage our Patient Care Technicians in providing safe effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy. Delegating tasks training and monitoring all direct-patient staff including LVNs/LPNs and Dialysis Assistants this individual will assess care needs and develop assignments.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team as a Staff Registered Nurse to ensure provision of quality patient care on a daily basis in accordance with FMS policies procedures and training. Supports the FMCNA's mission vision values and customer service philosophy.  Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMCNA Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).  Adheres to all requirements of the FMCNA Compliance Program and FMS patient care and administrative policies.

DUTIES / ACTIVITIES:

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

• Responsible for driving the FMS culture though values and customer service standards.
• Accountable for outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication.
• Takes initiative and action to respond resolve and follow up regarding customer service issues with all customers in a timely manner. 

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

STAFF RELATED:

• Directs Patient Care Technician's provision of safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy to patients in compliance with standards outlined in the facility policy procedure manuals as well as regulations set forth by the corporation state and federal agencies.
• Delegates tasks to all direct patient care staff including but not limited to LVN/LPNs Patient Care Technicians and Dialysis Assistants.  
• Assesses daily patient care needs and develops appropriate patient care assignments.
• Routinely monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to facility policy and procedures.
• Participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned
• Participates in all required staff meetings as scheduled.

PATIENT RELATED:

Education:

• Ensures educational needs of patients and family are met regarding End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
• Provides ongoing education to patients regarding their renal disease vascular access and dialysis therapy and other related health conditions.
• Discusses with patient and records education related to diet/fluid and medication compliance. 
• Provides patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where applicable - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC) Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP) Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM).
• Ensures transplant awareness modality awareness and drive catheter reduction. 
• Educates patients regarding laboratory values and the relationship to adequate dialysis therapy compliance with treatment schedule medications and fluid.

Dialysis Treatment:

• Provides safe and effective delivery of care to patients with ESRD.
• Accurately implements treatment prescriptions including Sodium (Na) modeling prescription and Ultrafiltration modeling (where appropriate) to ensure stable treatment therapy as indicated.
• Assesses patients' response to hemodialysis treatment therapy making appropriate adjustments and modifications to the treatment plan as indicated by the prescribing physician. Communicates problems or concerns to the Team Leader or physician.
• Identifies and communicates patient related issues to Team Leader or physician.
• Initiates Initial and Annual Nursing Assessment and ongoing evaluation and documentation of patient care needs according to FMC Policies and Procedures.
• Actively participates in the pre evaluation initiation monitoring termination access homeostasis and post evaluation of patients receiving hemodialysis treatment therapy according to established FMC procedures.
• Takes appropriate intervention for changes in patient adequacy status and troubleshooting access flow issues as identified by OLC/AMP yellow lights.
• Provides supervises (if applicable) and monitors hemodialysis access care according to established procedures.
• Implements administers monitors and documents patient's response to prescribed interdialytic transfusions including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and appropriate blood supplier.
• Ensures accurate and complete documentation by Patient Care Technician on the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet.

Laboratory-related:

• Reviews transcribes and enters physician lab orders accurately into the Medical Information System.
• Ensures appropriate preparation of lab requisitions for Spectra or alternate lab.
• Ensures correct labs tubes are utilized for prescribed lab specimens and that lab draw and processing procedures are performed appropriately for all lab samples.
• Identifies and ensures appropriate follow-through regarding missed labs and specimens reported to be insufficient according to company policies and procedures.
• Ensures all specimens are appropriately packaged according to Department of Transportation (DOT) policies and procedures relating to shipment of blood or body fluid specimens and potentially hazardous material.
• Ensures that all labs are directed and delivered to appropriate labs.
• Reports alert/panic and abnormal labs results to appropriate physician.
• Ensures lab results are forwarded to physicians as requested.

General duties:

• Enforces all company approved polices and procedures as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies and departments.
• Maintains overall shift operation in a safe efficient and effective manner.
• Act as a resource for other staff members.
• Routinely meets with the Clinical Manager to discuss personnel and patient care status issues and information.
• Collaborate and communicate with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to interpret adjust and coordinate care provided to the patient.
• Provides assistance as needed to patients regarding prescription refills according to FMCNA Policies.
• Ensures all physician orders are transcribed and entered into the Medical Information system in a timely manner.
• Oversees all documentation of patient information.
• Maintains facility drug list for all required stock medications.
• Maintains competency with all emergency operational procedures and initiates CPR and emergency measures in the event of a cardiac and/or respiratory arrest.
• Ensures verification and availability of adequate emergency equipment.
• Ensures provision of appropriate vaccinations immunizations and annual Tuberculosis (TB) testing.
• Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s) and documents appropriate medical justification if indicated.
• Administers PRN medications as prescribed and completes appropriate documentation of assessment of effectiveness.
• Maintains appropriate recording of controlled substances as required by law.
• Assists with the coordination of patient transportation if necessary.

MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL:

• Ensures a clean safe and sanitary environment in the dialysis facility treatment area.
• Ensures competency in the operation of all dialysis-related equipment safely and effectively.
• Ensures all patient stations including machines and chairs are clean and free of blood and placed appropriately.
• Ensures that all blood spills are immediately addressed according to FMCNA Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies.

MEDICAL RECORDS & DOCUMENTATION:

General

• Ensures all relevant data including physician orders lab results vital signs and treatment parameters and patient status are documented appropriately and entered into Medical Information System.
• Ensures all appropriate patient related treatment data is entered into the Medical Information System.
• Ensures all FMCNA policies regarding patient admission transfer and discharge are appropriately implemented.
• Ensures and verify accuracy of Patient Care Technician documentation.

Daily

• Reviews and ensures appropriate daily completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheets by all patient care staff.
• Ensures that all appropriate procedures are followed regarding opening and closing procedures inclusive of monitoring that all staff and patients have safely left the premises.

Monthly

• Initiates documents and completes ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities including monthly reports.
• Completes monthly nurses' progress note.
• Ensures patient medical records are complete with appropriate information documentation and identification on each page (Addressograph label is on all chart forms). 
• Reviews transplant status and follows established procedure regarding appropriate action to be taken.
• Completes patient care plans for new patients within the initial 30 days or any patients deemed unstable requiring monthly patient care plans.
• Completes any long-term programs that are due.

Annually

• Completes initial and annual Nursing History and Assessment physical. 
• Ensures completion of Annual Standing Order Review with each physician as required.

OTHER:

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.

The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation.  Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.  This position requires frequent prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to move with assistance machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs. and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. up as high as 5 feet.

The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.  May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current appropriate state licensure.
• Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed. 

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Minimum of one-year medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Hemodialysis experience preferred.
• ICU experience preferred.
• Successfully complete a training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis.
• Successfully complete CPR Certification.
• Provide coverage at any or all area facilities as required by management.
• Icd-9 coding Training.
• Nurses Technical Training.
• Must meet appropriate state requirements (if any).

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

• Opportunity to work as an employee at Catholic Healthcare 
• Personal Care Assistant positions in Residential Aged Care or Home Care
• Join a not-for-profit, values-based aged care organisation

Make a difference through providing high quality personalised care to our valued aged care residents. This is a rewarding and diverse role that includes personal care such as showering, dressing, assisting with eating and social activities & supporting our residents in living life to its fullest.

Currently we're looking for Personal Care Assistants & Home Care Workers to join our team to support our residents in our Residential Aged Care homes or the Home Care Community. We have a variety of shift times available across all 7 days and across 41 different locations across NSW and QLD.  

As part of a dedicated team who work hard to create a safe, home like environment you'll be responsible for:

• Assisting with personal care such as showering & dressing
• Supporting with day to day tasks such as eating and social activities
• Working with clinical staff to ensure care & medication plans are followed
• Maintaining documentation & working as part of a team to ensure our residents' health and well-being are optimised
• Providing high quality service to families and the community

To be successful in this role you'll need:

• Completed a Certificate 3 in Aged Care (or Certificate IV in Ageing) AND completed your 120 hour work placement 
• A passion for providing high quality care to the elderly
• Great communication & team work skills
• Flexibility & the ability to adapt to change

About Us

Established in 1988, Rest is one of Australia’s largest profit-to-member superannuation funds.

We support nearly two million members, with around $75 billion of funds under management and are recognised as a responsible investment leader*. We believe when members understand and engage with their super, they’re more likely to get a better retirement outcome.

Everything we do at Rest is underpinned by our values and behaviours, we want to Be Daring, Keep it Simple, Take Action and Have Grit. To put it simply we want our people to thrive and love the work they do.

About the Job

The Rest Investment Team is undergoing a significant transformation as it aims to become the leading Investment Team in the Australian superannuation industry with a strong member focus and superior investment performance. This is an exciting role that will help drive efficient delivery from our vendor platforms and market data providers and support the Investment business with its continuous transformation and investment governance processes.

The Service Provider Analyst/Assistant Relationship Manager works within the Investments Services and Transformation enablement function, reporting to the Investments Business Manager and will focus on Service Providers policy and process, execution of Rest Investment Service Provider Governance framework and assist with vendor commercial executions. This will also be achieved through building strong relationships with our Head of Investment Technology, Head of Investment Services and Transformation, the Investment team the Group Procurement team and external vendors.

The Service Provider Analyst/Assistant Relationship Manager will assist the Service Provider Manager in carrying out the Service Provider Governance framework as well as ad-hoc projects and analysis to enable data driven analysis of our suppliers, commercial insights, improvements, Service Provider strategy and maintain a market leading Investment management practices across the Investment team’s suite of vendors.

You will play a key role in uplifting the way in which the Investment team holistically govern our portfolio of suppliers through the use of standards, measures and policy.

This is an exciting opportunity that will assist in managing vendors such as State Street / Charles River, FactSet, Market data providers such as Bloomberg and other Benchmark providers.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Working with the REST supplier management organisation to understand and Implement the Rest Supplier code of conduct for all Investment Service providers, aligning to our group level best of breed practices
• Assist the Service Provider Manager with the implementation and maintenance of Rest Group’s centralised service provider system, Third Party Risk Monitoring system (TPRM), and centralisation of contracts and service provider details for efficient monitoring of services and contracts.
• Assist in managing the relationship for a set of Service Providers for Rest Investment Team. This includes conducting regular meetings with Service Providers to ensure adherence to their committed key performance indicators (KPI) and enforcing service level agreements in place as well as ensuring Rest Investments team are kept up to date for any significant changes which may affect the Service Provider’s services to Rest Super.
• Escalate material and potential issues to the Service Provider Manager which will inform part of the escalations done to the Business Manager and General Manager of Investment Services and Transformation.
• Assist in tracking vendor costs to ensure alignment to yearly budget allocation and contracts, ensuring invoices are received and processed on time.
• Work with the Service Provider Manager to ensure regular due diligence is performed across all service providers in line with Rest’s policies, regulatory and compliance requirements. There will be an opportunity to lead the due diligence on your own for some of our Service Providers with assistance and coaching from the Service Provider Manager, as required.
• Assist with onboarding new vendors and ensure that the procurement process is followed and ensure all stakeholders are kept in the loop.
• Work with Rest Investment Team’s IT team to ensure license and user count are tracked and kept up to date. Conduct periodic license audit across Rest Investment Team.
• Work closely with Operational Risk and Compliance teams along with the Service Provider Manager to ensure all Service Providers are compliant and necessary artefacts are in place and meeting Regulatory requirements.
• Be a key contributor to recommendations provided by the Service Provider Manager to the Business Manager and General Manager of Investment Services and Transformation for improvements regarding our Service Provider Managers.
• Ensuring documentation and generation of supplier performance is kept up to date for tracking and escalation to the Business Manager and General Manager of Investment Services and Transformation for material issues.
• Support the Investment data strategy, data management capabilities, processes, and the organizational design via a robust vendor management framework and ability to investigate and identify various data providers in the market.
• Work with project teams and BA’s to help facilitate discussions with Service Providers when required.

Your Career

This strategic channel role will develop the full 360 degree Cloud Service Provider partner led growth from leveraging Cloud Service Provider (CSP) partner teams, CSP partner reach and marketplaces. Reporting to the ANZ Cloud Service Provider Manager you will center your role on developing and growing channel led opportunities with partners who actively drive revenue for their business via cloud providers and marketplaces.. You will be responsible for educating and engaging the sales account teams within partners and at Palo Alto Networks on the benefits of tri party collaboration. We win by deliberate joint account engagement to solve our joint customers biggest challenges of securing their digital future. Success in the role will also require developing a strong internal network across Palo Alto Networks teams, including marketing, inside sales and Sales Engineers and most importantly our speedboat solutions specialists.

Your Impact

• Grow partner led marketplace transactions and New Customer Acquisitions
• Grow service creation for partners from customer cloud migrations and operations
• Business development with partners involvement to help activate them on Palo Alto Networks offerings
• Build a strong business network within the cloud service providers channels organizations - It is your responsibility to continue to nurture and grow your network
• Engaging with key stakeholders (Channel leadership, Channel Business Managers, Cloud Service Provider Partner Managers) build and execute on a your CSP channel plan
• As part of the overall plan, activate current marketplace partners, identify and recruit new partners who have viewed marketplaces as a relevant pathway in their go-to-market strategy
• Develop and execute business plans driving all aspects of the partner relationship to maximize growth opportunities and ensuring partner is well-positioned to deliver successful customer implementations and recommendations
• Work well in a team environment to ensure partner and customer satisfaction
• Design compelling value proposition that inspire partners to promote our solutions 
• Work with select partners and help them build a services catalog around our cloud security offerings
• Provide clear and consistent communication across the region with your dedicated partners to build strong partnerships throughout your assignment
• Lead regular business performance and relationship reviews with senior management and various stakeholders 
• Build and maintain activity of performance reports and activity dashboards

We’re seeking expressions of interest from Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists with at least five (5)+ years’ experience in people management, quality management or clinical management within the residential aged care sector (above and beyond initial 5+ years aged care experience) for potential future roles.

Australian Healthcare Associates (AHA) is Australia's largest health and human services consulting firm. We're currently tendering for additional work to undertake Residential Aged Care assessments of residents in aged care facilities on behalf of the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care.

The work will involve you leading a team of experienced aged care professionals who will be visiting aged care facilities to assess residents using the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) assessment funding tool. You will provide in-field support to assessors to ensure the quality and consistency of assessments, plus develop assessor support and quality assurance mechanisms.

On offer:

• Very attractive salary - $130,000p.a. + 11% superannuation.
• Permanent full-time role.
• Involvement in the recruitment and onboarding of assessors in your allocated area.
• Support from an administrative assistant to manage the scheduling of assessments and team rostering.
• Full training provided in the use and application of the AN-ACC assessment tool.

About the position:

• Provide in-field clinical support to a team of assessors to assure consistency and quality of assessments.
• Manage performance and ongoing training requirements of assessors.
• Collaborate with other Area Managers and share learnings to ensure continuous improvement.
• Provide regular updates and data reports on team.
• Travel within your allocated area.

Required:

• 5+ years’ experience in people management, quality management, or clinical management within the residential aged care sector (above and beyond initial 5+ years aged care experience).
• Current, unrestricted AHPRA registration.
• Intermediate to advanced IT skills particularly in Excel.
• Excellent writing skills including report writing.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable car for travel.

If you have the necessary skills and experience and are interested in working with us, then we'd like to hear from you now.

To Apply please upload the following:

Your CV - specifying each employer, your role, experience with varying health conditions and residents with different backgrounds, as well as the assessment frameworks/tools you have used. Please also provide the year of study for all relevant qualifications and if you have a proficiency in a language other than English.

and a 300-word blurb. We’d like to know a little more about you (more than we’d get from a CV). Tell us about your passion for aged care, the approach you take to engage with residents and make swift, yet clinically sound judgements. What your experience has been in leading and mentoring teams, including how you balanced that against the need to manage performance and the quality of work.

Applications close Friday 1 March 2024

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please email: [email protected]

All applicants must have full Australian working rights.

Further information about AHA is available at our website: www.ahaconsulting.com.au

Agency applications will not be considered.

AHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We support flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously, and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, or queer. All are encouraged to apply.

BizCover is a leading company in the SME business insurance market, providing an online platform that simplifies the process of comparing and buying business insurance. We are currently seeking a Customer Care Consultant to join our team and deliver exceptional customer service. As a Customer Care Consultant, you will be responsible for ensuring all customers receive a professional and positive experience when interacting with us.

Responsibilities:

• Handle customer inquiries, including calls and emails, and provide prompt and accurate responses.
• Assist customers with policy amendments, renewals, payments, and cancellations.
• Maintain customer records accurately and update account information as needed.
• Collaborate with team members to meet or exceed customer service metrics.
• Follow established processes and procedures to handle customer cases efficiently.

• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Proficiency in using CRM software.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to handle tense situations and diffuse customer complaints.
• Time management and decision-making skills.
• Adaptability and accountability.

• Hybrid working model with flexibility to work from home and the office (if not based in Sydney, the role will be fully remote)
• Exciting and rewarding team culture
• Quarterly recognition awards
• Business Casual dress code
• Rewarding Employee Incentive Program
• Employee benefits package
• Growing company with progression opportunities

Position Overview 

It’s all about our customers. The purpose of this position is to develop and maintain positive customer relations and coordinate with various functions within the company to ensure customer requests are handled appropriately and in a timely manner. The Service Coordinator is expected to be team-oriented and possess strong communication, computer and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include handling all customer service and parts requests that are received through both telephone and email. 

Roles and Responsibilities: 

Customer Care 

• Manage and process customer Enquires, quotes and spare parts orders. 
• Create cases and work orders for all Field Service Representative (FSE) work. 
• Initiate follow-up calls with FSEs and customers for any work order discrepancies. 
• Coordinate Customer service visits and liaise with the customers and FSE on (service visits, new projects, upgrades, other service-related visits). 
• Process and submit estimates (quotes) to customers for all service work as required. 
• Support Field Service Engineer – Team Lead in managing resource utilization and capacity planning. 

Parts Support 

• Timely response to quotations, technical enquiries, and requests for information. 
• Expedite customer orders to ensure on time delivery and customer satisfaction. 
• Ordering stock for customer spare parts orders, with internal and external suppliers, manage receipting into system. 
• Picking and packing and arrange shipping of spare parts orders. 
• Create work orders for service requests ensure we have purchase orders for all service visits. 
• Create RMA and manage return process for warranty and repair orders, including external supplier repairs. 

Administration & Organisation 

• Complete administrative tasks in an accurate and timely manner. 
• Observe and comply with Tomra’s code of conduct. 
• Positively and actively support effective communication, encourage, and provide constructive feedback. 
• Support the overall organisational vision, values, and culture. 
• Provide weekly report of assigned KPI /SLA metrics. 
• Work with other departments within Tomra to facilitate on-time delivery and customer satisfaction. 
• Daily review of open work orders on regional dashboard. 
• Book business travel arrangements for FSEs and other Tomra employees as required. 
• Follow-up on maintenance contracts that are expiring within 90 days of renewal. 

Safety and Quality 

• Promote a “Safety first” culture throughout the company, our customers, and our industry. 
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality across all facets of our operation and customer delivery 
• Ensure the team works within agreed operating models, and ensure all decisions are made within agreed authority limits. 
• Ensure compliance with agreed processes / procedures, controls and address quality and assurance outcomes as required 
• Identify, implement and embed any Excellence initiatives to improve quality, performance and efficiency of the team to facilitate outstanding customer experience