Working closely with the existing Clinical Care Manager and Service Manager, you will provide clinical oversight of our 6-bed overnight respite facility. This position is a job-share role working in partnership with our existing Clinical Care Manager. You will work closely together to ensure continuity of clinical leadership, communication and care across the service.
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Key responsibilities
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- Providing clinical leadership and oversight of client care
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- Completing clinical assessments and developing and reviewing care plans
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- Monitoring client health and responding to changing clinical needs
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- Providing clinical guidance, mentoring and support to care staff
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- Supporting staff management, supervision and clinical competency
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- Overseeing medication management and clinical documentation
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- Maintaining strong infection prevention and control practices
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- Identifying and managing clinical risks
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- Supporting incident management and follow-up
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- Liaising with GPs, allied health professionals, families and other health providers
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About you
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- Current Registered Nurse registration with AHPRA
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- Experience in aged care, community care, respite or a similar environment
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- Demonstrated clinical leadership and staff management experience
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- Infection Prevention and Control qualifications and/or experience
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- Strong clinical assessment and care planning skills
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- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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- The ability to lead, mentor and support a care team
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- Strong clinical governance and risk management knowledge
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- Excellent organisational and documentation skills
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- A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a leadership team
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About us
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Waratah Care is a local not-for-profit organisation with more than 30 years of experience supporting people and families in the Coffs Harbour community. We are a small, dedicated team where clinical leadership is highly valued and where you can make a genuine difference.