Care Manager - Ballina

Bupa; Ballina Shire; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free telehealth GP for you and family

Wellbeing program — VIVA Happier and健康

Career development

Training & development

Induction & buddy program

Recognition program

Additional incentives

Job summary

Bupa Ballina is seeking a qualified Care Manager to lead resident care, quality governance and clinical delivery in our aged care home on the NSW north coast. You will support the General Manager, oversee daily clinical operations, drive person-centred care planning, manage incidents, and mentor the clinical team to uphold high standards of care and compliance with accreditation outcomes.

Join us to deliver compassionate, high-quality care in a welcoming coastal community and contribute to a

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing with current AHPRA registration is essential.
• Postgraduate qualification in aged care highly regarded.
• Excellent clinical assessment skills and care planning capabilities.
• Strong communication, leadership and relationship management skills.
• Understanding of Resident Rights and Aged Care Accreditation Standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical operations of the care home.
• Lead and mentor the clinical team including coaching and allocation of duties.
• Review clinical incidents and complaints, ensuring timely resolution.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and governance processes.
• Manage person-centered care planning and evaluations for residents.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication

Relationship management

Coaching & mentoring

Care planning

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

AHPRA registration

Postgrad in aged care

Job description

At Bupa, purpose meets possible. Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, more personal and more human.

We’re a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people to live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is changing, and so are we. As we continue to expand our services and invest in innovation, you’ll help create a healthcare system that meets people where they are, responds to what they need and leaves them better than before.

Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility.

Just imagine the impact you could make.

Bupa Ballina has full-time Care Manager opportunity available now, with a range of benefits that could include*

• Free select health insurance products for you and your immediate family up to $5.5k

Bupa Ballina

Embrace the coastal paradise of Ballina, New South Wales - a destination that offers a slice of paradise along the stunning eastern coastline. Enjoy a lay-back lifestyle with pristine beaches and an array of water activities in the crystal-clear waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Lush rainforests and its warm climate, friendly locals, and a myriad of coastal adventures, makes Ballina the quintessential Australian coastal dream.

To learn more about our beautiful care home visit:Bupa Ballina | Ballina Nursing Home

The heart of the role:

As our Care Manager, you will work as part of a team of empathetic and caring clinical professionals. You will support the General Manager in managing and leading the delivery of person-centered care of residents, ensuring the highest standard of ongoing assessment, care planning and evaluation and clinical governance, helping them to live longer, healthier, and happier lives.

Duties include:

• Oversee the daily clinical operations of the care home
• Support and lead the care home clinical team including coaching, mentoring, staff allocations and delegation, performance management and education
• Review clinical incidents, complaints, and changes
• Lead compliance with AN ACC assessments
• Manage person-centered care planning and evaluation for residents - including case conferencing with families and carers
• Prepare and conduct clinical governance audits
• Oversee medication management in accordance with resident needs and legislative requirements
• Liaise with allied health, medical practitioners, and other services to provide optimal resident care

The Benefits

• 5-x free telehealth GP appointments through Blua (our digital health platform) for you or your immediate family.
• VIVA Happier and Healthier - our employee wellbeing program - live healthier and happier - see more about Why we work at Bupa; We’ve got your back. We support our people to be the best version of themselves, physically and mentally, so they can be the best support for our customers. If our customers deserve outstanding healthcare, then so do you.
• Career development: You’ll have a real say in shaping the future direction of the business and your own career because we believe that when you grow, Bupa grows.
• Access to leading training and professional development - supported by our quality education team and expert clinicians with a commitment to clinical excellence
• Comprehensive induction and buddy program - we set you up for success from the outset and ease you into your new role with support
• Be recognised and rewarded - Bupa Love Reward & Recognition Program ensures that the gratitude of our residents and their families is passed on to staff who deserve it
• Additional incentives on offer

What will you bring?

• Bachelor of Nursing with current AHPRA is essential
• Post grad qualification in aged care highly regarded
• Proven track record in delivering quality clinical care within an aged care or acute setting
• Excellent clinical assessment skills and care planning capabilities
• Highly effective communication, leadership, and relationship management skills
• An understanding of Resident Rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes

Be at the Heart of It – your new team is ready to welcome you!

Just so you know, everyone will be required to complete pre-employment checks as part of the application process.

Here at Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are committed to building diverse teams that are reflective of the communities we serve and fostering a fair and inclusive workplace free from discrimination, bullying and harassment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants and are dedicated to removing barriers to participation.

*Eligibility criteria and conditions apply