Reports To: Care Manager

Title:

ANACC Coordinator, Allied Health,
Registered Nurses, Endorsed

Supervising: Enrolled Nurses, Personal Liaises With:
Residents & Families, Quality Manager,

Care and Leisure Support Coordinator,
Care Assistants

Learning Manager, RN’S, EEN’s, PCA’s

Employment
Mayflower Nurses Enterprise Agreement 2021

Instrument:

Classification: RN 4A years 1-2

Our Vision: Care without Compromise

Our Mission: “Mayflower with staff works as one to enhance quality of life choices in all

aspects of care delivery”

Our Values: Compassion We care for those in need with empathy and understanding

Excellence We strive for quality and distinction

Integrity We are honest, ethical and sincere

Respect We recognise the value, uniqueness and dignity of every

Position Purpose: The RN Team Leader is responsible for overall clinical services delivery and

management of clinical resources including clinical staff within an allocated area.

Working closely with external services and family/advocates of residents this role

ensures a person-centred approach service compliance.

Qualifications Mandatory

checks and licences: • Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse Division 1.

- Police check

Desirable

- Flu Vaccination

- Drivers Licence

- Level 2 First aid and CPR

Key Selection Criteria

Essential

- Knowledge and understanding of the diverse needs of older people and people with disabilities.

- Demonstrated experience successfully managing and developing a team of clinicians.

- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role within Aged Care or similar service.

- Ability to adjust to changing needs, prioritise and effectively manage time.

- Knowledge and application of a person- centred model of care.

- Knowledge and application of the Aged Care Standards and other relevant government policy and

legislation.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills including computer literacy.

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Position Description – Clinical Team Leader

Desirable

- Studies in mental health and dementia





- Extensive experience in managing a multi-disciplined team in social/community services or health

services

- Understanding of issues related to OH&S;, infection control, manual handling and hazard

identification.

Key Accountabilities

Quality Service • Assess and monitor the care needs of residents including the
development and implementation of detailed assessments, care plans
and associated programs.

- Complete technical nursing care within scope of practice, for residents

within the allocated area.
- Ensure that residents are encouraged to maintain their independence

and are provided with an environment that encourages residents to
maintain lifestyles of their choice.

- Ensure that medications are managed in accordance with policies,

procedures, and protocols.
- Review assessments, care plans and ANACC funding documentation. Commented [RH1]: as per schedule and when residents
- Manage resident admission and discharge within allocated area. care requirement changes.

o Mange RN work schedules, action performance issues and identify and
arrange training and further education to bridge skills and competency
gaps.

o Support the effective allocation and distribution of lower level (EN’s and
PCA’s) staffing on duty.

- Orientate and support current team members.

- Address and respond to comments and complaints.

- Contribute to the effective management of the facilities Budget as it relates to the

relevant area of responsibility.
- Respond to care needs of Independent Living Unit Residents.

Reporting and • Log maintenance concerns or request as they present.
Documentation • Escalate serious incidents and concerns.

- Conduct audits, reports and other surveys as directed.

- Ensure all documentation is reflective of individualised care delivered.





- Document any required communications with team members

Communication • Manage/participate in collaborative communication with clinicians, care team,
families, residents, and broader stakeholders.

Leadership • Facilitate a team environment and inclusive culture.

- Support a positive and energetic environment

Compliance • Ensure audits are completed in line with audit plan. Commented [RH2]: audit and clinical documentations

- Review incident reports and action accordingly. are updated in line with audit plan.

- Operate in accordance with legislative and quality standards.

Skills and • Remain aware of relevant legislative standards and guidelines.
competencies • Participate in meetings and in-service training sessions.

- Pursue ongoing development and contribute to continuous improvement Commented [RH3]: Maintain compliance with

Work Health • Comply with the OHS Act 2004 mandatory and online trainings as per home schedule.

Safety • Take reasonable care to ensure your own safety, not place others at risk by any
act or omission, follow safe work practices and procedures, use and care for
equipment as instructed, not wilfully and recklessly interfere with safety

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Position Description – Clinical Team Leader

equipment, report hazards and injuries, and cooperate with Mayflower to meet
OHS obligations.

Key Performance Indicators

- Compliance with relevant guidelines, Accreditation and Legislation requirements.

- Services are delivered in accordance with Care Plans, Person-Centred Approach and organisations

policies and procedures
- Nill errors in medication management and administration

- High level satisfaction with care and service from residents and their family

members/representatives.
- Maximise ANACC funding.

I have read, understood, and accept the above position description.

Employee
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Manager
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Name:

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📌 Clinical Team Leader - Brighton (Brighton East)
🏢 Mayflower
📍 Brighton East