We're searching for a compassionate full time Care Manager at Respect Tongala. If you're fueled by the desire to create a meaningful impact in the lives of residents within a residential aged care home, seize this opportunity to lead with purpose and compassion.
About Us: As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect. Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.
Our purpose: To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.
The Opportunity: The Care Manager is responsible for the coordination and delivery of quality clinical care to residents in accordance with contemporary practice. The Care Manager is responsible to plan, allocate and delegate duties and facilitate the delivery of care according to documented policies and procedures. The Care Manager will contribute to the effective administration of human, material and fiscal resource management according to budgetary requirements.
Essential:
- Successful completion of a minimum Bachelor Degree in Nursing (RN) for all aged care facilities.
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Minimum 3 years experience in residential aged care.
- Working knowledge of the requirements of the Quality Agency Standards, Specified Care and Service Principles of the Aged Care Act, Documentation Standards, Residents Rights, Aged Care Funding Instrument and other relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practices.
- Sound clinical knowledge and skills in accordance with contemporary practice.
- Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
Desirable:
- Previous nursing management experience.
- Experience and involvement in accreditation processes.
To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.
What we offer you:
- Attractive pay incentives, along with not-for-profit salary packaging.
- Up to $5,000 relocation allowance to assist with relocation (if applicable).
- Long-term job security in an industry resistant to economic fluctuations.
- A thriving, positive organisational culture that prioritises well-being.
- Abundant prospects for personal and professional growth through learning and development initiatives.
