Clinical Nurse Manager - Esperance

Juniper; Shire Of Esperance; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550 per ann

Health Insurance discounts

Employee Assistance Program with free

Non-profit values driven WA aged care

Attractive remuneration starting $68.a

Job summary

Juniper Esperance Residential Aged Care Facility is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager to lead clinical and care services. You will partner with the Residential Manager and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, person-centred care, while guiding staff and maintaining residents’ quality of life.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri) with a competitive hourly rate of $68.88, plus 12% superannuation, and salary packaging options; a non-profit WA employer with supportive

Qualifications

• APHRA registration is essential.
• Postgraduate studies in aged care are desirable.
• Previous leadership experience in aged care is desirable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of aged care legislation and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive clinical assessment and review of resident care needs.
• Coordinate admission process for new residents.
• Provide leadership and promote collaboration among clinical and care staff.
• Support clinical care and allied health team.
• Review and oversight of residents' care needs and outcomes.
• Monitor clinical risk and meet KPIs.
• Identify changes in residents' care needs for AN-ACC funding.
• Support development and clinical capability of the team.
• Review and investigate clinical incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Postgraduate studies

Job description

About Juniper:

At Juniper, Best Care and Services is at the heart of everything we do. It's about putting people first, recognising individuality, supporting safety and wellbeing, building meaningful connections and delivering care that makes a difference for our customers.

As one of Western Australia's largest local aged care providers, we provide care, accommodation and support services to older Western Australians across the state. Whatever your role, you'll contribute to bringing Best Care and Services to life, helping ensure our customers receive care and support that truly matters.

About the role and where you will be working:

We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager to join the friendly and supportive team at our Juniper Esperance Residential Aged Care Facility. Ongoing close relationships are built between long-term staff, residents, their families, and the local community.

Whilst working in this rewarding role as our Clinical Nurse Manager you will oversee clinical and care services, collaborating with the Residential Manager and the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, person-centered care. In this role, you will provide clinical leadership, coordinate resident care, and facilitate the delivery of person-centered services at the site. Working with the Residential Manager and Allied Health practitioners, you will ensure all services are delivered in a manner that maintains residents' quality of life and respects their individual rights.

This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday.

What's on offer:

• Attractive remuneration starting $68.88 per hour, plus 12% superannuation (depending on experience)
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday!
• Non-profit values driven Western Australian aged care provider
• Salary Packaging up to $18,550 per annum tax free
• Health Insurance discounts
• Employee Assistance Program with free counselling

Key Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive clinical assessment and review of resident care needs
• Facilitate and coordinate the admission process for new residents
• Provide leadership and promote a collaborative approach to clinical and care staff to ensure delivery of person-centred care
• Actively support and work cohesively with the clinical care and allied health team
• Provide comprehensive review and oversight of residents' care needs and outcomes
• Monitor and minimise clinical risk and meet clinical quality KPIs
• Identify changes in residents care needs in support of appropriate AN -ACC classification and funding
• Identify and support the development and clinical capability of the clinical care team
• Review and investigation of clinical incidents

Key requirements:

• APHRA Registration (essential)
• Relevant postgraduate studies - (desirable)
• Previous leadership experience (desirable)
• Aged Care experience (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role in aged care
• Strong communication, problem solving skills, interpersonal skills and teamwork
• A comprehensive working knowledge of Legislation governing aged care including best practice guidelines and other relevant professional codes of practice
• Demonstrated working knowledge of continuous improvement, the Aged Care Act, Aged Care Quality Standards, AN-ACC funding, assessment processes and care planning
• Knowledge of OSH requirements in a health care setting
• Satisfactorily pass all relevant Key Personnel checks including Bankruptcy and Police Clearance