Clinical Care Manager

Permanent Full Time Opportunity

Competitive Rate + Salary Packaging + Super

Merriwa, WA

We have a wonderful opportunity at our Vivian Bullwinkel Lodge in Merriwa for a passionate and dedicated Clinical Care Manager. Working closely with the Residential Aged Care Manager, you will provide leadership and support to our multidisciplinary team, helping deliver exceptional, person-centred care for our 79 residents.

Benefits To You

• Competitive salary – enjoy a competitive salary, plus salary packaging and super!
• Salary packaging – as a non-profit organisation, you can salary package up to $18,549!
• Free onsite parking – all sites have free onsite parking with plenty of availability!
• Career & development paths – raafa offers various ongoing career development opportunities!
• Employee Assistance Program – access confidential counselling services for personal or work-related issues!
• Employee Referral Program – earn bonuses for recommending friends!
• Long Service Recognition – be celebrated by the entire organisation at five-year service milestones!
• raafa Rewards – discounted services including health insurance and gym membership!
• Corporate Zoo Membership – visit Perth Zoo for free!
• Aviation Heritage Museum – free entry for raafa staff!
• Supportive culture – be welcomed into an organisation that provides a supportive, friendly and positive culture across all our teams!
  
  

The Role And You

• Provide leadership and support to the multidisciplinary team across all clinical and care activities, including person-centred care, acute and complex clinical conditions, audits, research, medication management, nutrition and clinical incident management;
• Lead, manage and develop Registered and Enrolled Nurses, empowering them to achieve their potential and deliver high-quality care;
• Be a positive role model for raafa’s values of Community, Care & Respect, Courage and Celebration;
• Collaborate with health providers and allied health services to support coordinated care for residents;
• Oversee the clinical quality management system and monitor care standards, leading the team to identify and respond to risks including medication errors, falls, infections, behaviours and other clinical concerns;
• Support the Residential Aged Care Manager with budgeting and annual financial and operational planning;
• Participate in an alternate-weekend on-call requirement, shared with the Residential Aged Care Manager, to provide out-of-hours support to site staff;
• Act in the Residential Aged Care Manager role during periods of leave and as required.
  
  

About Us

raafa is one of Western Australia’s longest-standing and most-loved community organisations. For nearly 100 years, we have been creating opportunities for people to live well, feel supported and know they belong.

We are one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit retirement living and aged care providers, supporting thousands of people across Western Australia through retirement living, residential aged care, home care, membership and clubs. We are also home to an aviation museum that celebrates the proud history of the Air Force Association in WA. Through our Andrew Russell Veteran Living Program (ARVL), veteran research and services, we support those who have served our country to live fulfilling lives.

Come join us at our Vivian Bullwinkel Lodge. Opened in late 2007 and located at 85 Hester Avenue in Merriwa, our 79-bed lodge provides permanent and respite care in a welcoming environment.

At raafa, we believe people deserve more than great services. They deserve to feel valued, respected and part of something meaningful. If you want to be part of an organisation with a proud history, a strong purpose and a focus on people, we’d love to hear from you.

To Be Successful In This Role

• Bring previous experience in a similar role and/or significant experience in aged care;
• Hold current AHPRA registration;
• Combine a flexible approach with strong decision-making, negotiation, influencing and advanced problem-solving skills to manage clinical outcomes;
• Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance, aged care accreditation requirements and AN-ACC assessments;
• Have experience using electronic care management systems, preferably iCare, and Microsoft applications including Excel;
• Bring excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to lead effectively and build teamwork;
• Demonstrate experience recruiting, managing, leading and mentoring a large team of clinical and care staff;
• Have a passion for aged care and genuine care and respect for older people.
  
  

What You Need To Do

• Update your resume
• Be eligible to work in Australia
• Provide a satisfactory National Police Certificate issued within six months of commencing employment, or be willing to obtain one;
• Be up to date with your Flu Vaccinations.
• Click “Apply to this Job”
  
  

As an Ex-Service Organisation, raafa has a strong connection to the veteran community and understands both the strengths veterans bring and the challenges they can face when transitioning to civilian employment. Looking beyond what is on a CV, raafa focus on the person and encourage anyone who has served to apply.

For more information, please call or email us on 08 9288 8406 or [email protected]

raafa reserves the right to withdraw, shortlist and interview applicants prior to this date.

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