POSITION PURPOSE
To coordinate resident care with staff teams to ensure the best health and wellbeing outcomes for residents.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / DUTIES
OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead an integrated team of professional care staff.
Acknowledge and develop a positive relationship with each resident and their family, respecting the dignity and privacy of each individual.
Empower residents to make informed choices, particularly in relation to daily routines.
Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical care in consultation with residents and/or their representatives and appropriate team members
Provide best practice clinical care, tailored to meet resident needs.
Produce a high level of accurate, comprehensive and timely documentation of resident care needs, including care plans, medication charts, and all other relevant documents.
High level of courteous communication and consultation with all stakeholders.
Successfully lead staff in a multi-disciplinary environment, promoting excellence in the standard of care provided for residents.
Comply with reporting requirements for Quality Indicators, Accreditation, Internal Audits, and any other reports as directed.
Document and follow up all incidents and concerns.
Implement emergency infection control procedures when required.
Maintain a commitment to continuous improvement
Comply with the Aged Care Service Policies, Procedures, Aims and Objectives adopted by Council, and act in accordance with the code of professional conduct and Council's Code of Conduct.
Promote a professional image for all facilities operated under the auspice of Gilgandra Shire Council.
QUALITY CARE
Lead and actively participate in the delivery of a high standard of physical and emotional support and care to each resident and their families/friends.
Assist residents to make informed decisions and achieve meaning and purpose in their lives.
Responsible for Quality management data collection and evaluation, including mandatory Quality Indicators data.
CLINICAL LEADERSHIP
Provide a high standard of ongoing clinical management




Monitor team clinical performance
Lead the Team Leaders and EENs, and mentor them in leading their teams.
Plan and allocate work for the team
Oversee clinical education e.g. wound/medication management, competency assessments, and monthly training programs.
Prepare for medical officer visits and document resident outcomes
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Implement recent systems for improvement adopted by management
Update according to incoming publications/information
Circulate publications
Identify information source(s) inside and outside the organisation
COMMUNICATION
Organise meetings eg Team Leaders, Care Staff, Residents and/or families
Obtain relevant data from external sources
Produce reports
Establish and maintain networks
Identify document requirements
ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Assist with the development of future strategies
Assist with planning to match future requirements with resources
WORKPLACE CULTURE
Display professional, ethical, positive and consistent behaviour within the work environment at all times.
Participate in quality improvement programs to improve the lives of residents and staff
Promote and develop a culture in the team which contributes to a harmonious and supportive work environment, where people feel valued
SELECTION CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Current registration with AHPRA
Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise staff
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
Proven record of quality care delivery
Commitment to WHS & EEO principles.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Proficiency in use of Microsoft suite of applications
Ability to provide on-call assistance after-hours
Current Class C Drivers Licence
DESIRABLE CRITERIA




Knowledge of ACFI
Understanding of Aged Care legislation and regulations
Understanding of Aged Care Accreditation standards
Recognised qualifications in Management or equivalent experience
Certificate in Aged Care or equivalent
Ability to complete documentation requirements for an aged care setting
Experience working with and empathy towards the elderly.
Proven care plan experience
Current First Aid Certificate
CORPORATE WIDE ACCOUNTABILITIES
WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY
All employees are responsible for the Work Health and Safety (WHS) for Gilgandra Shire Council and their duties include:
Complying with Council's WHS policies and procedures
Working with due diligence and consideration to safeguard their own health and safety and the health and safety of others
Reporting an potential hazards, incidents or injuries to their Supervisor or People and Culture within 48 hours
Participating in any WHS consultation arrangements
Complying with any Return to Work Plan if injured and supporting rehabilitation in the workplace
Correctly using all personal protective equipment
Complying with emergency and evacuation procedures and site rules if applicable
SUSTAINABILITY AND TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE
Staff will give equal priority to improving and enhancing Council's economic, social and environmental outcomes by integrating sustainability and transformational change into all decision making processes.
This includes continuously increasing efficiencies, reducing resource use, sustainable procurement, maintaining service levels and protecting our natural assets.
It is expected that all staff can demonstrate awareness and participation in sustainable and transformational change work practices.
CODE OF CONDUCT AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Council's adopted Code of Conduct
Council's Equal Employment Opportunity and Workplace Bullying policies to adopt a fair and equitable workplace free of illegal discrimination, harassment and bullying behaviour.
Expected Salary: $95,000-$100,000 AUD per year
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