Director of Nursing - Jacaranda Lodge

Swan Hill District Health; Swan Hill; Sur place; AUD 120 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Swan Hill District Health is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead Jacaranda Lodge Aged Care in Nyah West, Swan Hill. The role reports to the Director of Nursing: Ageing and Care At Home and focuses on strategic and operational leadership to deliver safe, high‑quality, person‑centred care.

Responsibilities include clinical governance, workforce management, accreditation compliance and driving continuous quality improvement in the residential aged care service, in line with legislative

Qualifications

• Five years post graduate experience as a RN within Aged Care.
• NUM or ANUM experience in Aged Care
• Computer literacy and AN-ACC experience.
• Understanding of aged care legislation and funding processes.
• Ability to articulate clear decision‑making processes.
• Experience of, and commitment to, Aged Care Accreditation with an emphasis on evidence‑based practice.
• Demonstrable ability to lead and manage change.
• Experience in and/or ability to interpret and apply Enterprise Agreement (Nurses) in the workplace.
• Evidence of immunisation records/history as part of Health Services Act 1988, 2020 Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers).
• Postgraduate Gerontology nursing qualification- Preferred

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure safe, high‑quality, person‑centred care to all individuals.
• Oversee clinical governance, workforce management, accreditation compliance, and QI initiatives.
• Ensure the effective operation of the residential aged care service in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements.

Connaissances

RN experience

Aged Care leadership

AN-ACC experience

Legislation knowledge

Evidence-based practice

Change management

Immunisation records

Formation

Postgraduate Gerontology nursing

Description du poste

A full-time position is available for a Director of Nursing to join our enthusiastic team of health professionals in the aged care department of Jacaranda Lodge, Nyah West at Swan Hill District Health.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, motivated and dynamic Director of Nursing to lead Jacaranda Lodge Aged Care at Swan Hill District Health. Reporting to the Director of Nursing: Ageing and Care At Home The Director of Nursing is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care to all Individuals. The role oversees clinical governance, workforce management, accreditation compliance, continuous quality improvement initiatives, and the effective operation of the residential aged care service in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements.

Key Selection Criteria

• Five years post graduate experience as a RN within Aged Care.
• NUM or ANUM experience in Aged Care
• Computer literacy and AN-ACC experience.
• Understanding of aged care legislation and funding processes.
• Ability to articulate clear decision‑making processes.
• Experience of, and commitment to, Aged Care Accreditation with an emphasis on evidence‑based practice.
• Demonstrable ability to lead and manage change.
• Experience in and/or ability to interpret and apply Enterprise Agreement (Nurses) in the workplace.
• Evidence of immunization records/history as part of the Health Services Act 1988, 2020 Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers), through either documentation or copy of serology report. It is required that there is immunization for all vaccine preventable
• Postgraduate Gerontology nursing qualification- Preferred

Mandatory requirements

• Current National Police Check, or will to obtain.
• Working with Children’s Check, or will to obtain.
• NDIS worker screening check, or will to obtain.
• Evidence of immunisation records/history as part of the Health Services Act 1988, 2020 Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers).

About Swan Hill

Swan Hill is situated in North-West Victoria. Located on the beautiful banks of the Murray River with multiple tourist attractions and community events in the surrounding region.

About Swan Hill District Health

Swan Hill District Health is a 143 bed (including Aged Care), fully integrated rural public health facility servicing a greater community of around 35,000 people. At Swan Hill District Health (SHDH), our vision is to provide connected care, best experience for our community.

SHDH is a compassionate, family friendly employer where every employee is a valued team member. Whilst encouraging and supporting work/life balance, SHDH also provides:

• A dynamic workplace
• Discounted Corporate gym memberships
• Salary Sacrifice/Packaging
• Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Attract Connect Stay

our community are excited to see you and your family arrive. Let us help you connect; schools, partner employment, clubs, housing and the things that matter to you when building your new life.

Swan Hill District Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let us know by contacting [e-mail]

Swan Hill District Health reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates prior to this date.

We are a 143 bed (including Aged Care) fully integrated rural public health service. We employ around 470 staff and service a 100 km radius area with an estimated catchment area of around 35,000 people. We are located on the Murray River in rural Victoria 344 km north west of Melbourne. Our vision is to provide appropriate services in the right setting by dedicated people with and for our community.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

We are a 143 bed (including Aged Care) fully integrated rural public health service. We employ around 470 staff and service a 100 km radius area with an estimated catchment area of around 35,000 people. We are located on the Murray River in rural Victoria 344 km north west of Melbourne. Our vision is to provide appropriate services in the right setting by dedicated people with and for our community.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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