Residential Care Manager

Anglican Care; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Meals & entertainment benefits

Refer a friend bonus

School fee discount

Private health insurance

Fitness Passport access

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Buddy onboarding

Job summary

Newcastle Anglican is recruiting for a senior nursing role focused on geriatric care leadership within our aged care services in the Hunter region. The role requires AHPRA-registered geriatric nursing qualifications and management capabilities to drive culture, policy, and high-quality resident care.

As part of a faith-based organisation, you will oversee care delivery, support professional development, ensure regulatory compliance and coordinate staffing and resources across the site to achieve

Qualifications

• Hold tertiary qualifications in geriatric nursing or dementia care.
• Multi-skilling into other streams in health care is advantageous.
• AHPRA registration is required or demonstrated eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Actively promote the culture and values of Newcastle Anglican.
• Adhere to statutory regulations, policies and codes of conduct.
• Complete all rhythm activities (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Participate in care meetings to influence development plans and policies.
• Provide leadership and coordination across care, education and quality initiatives.
• Ensure staff qualifications and training meet role requirements.
• Plan workforce needs and resources for the site.
• Deliver care using a person-centred approach beyond industry standards.
• Provide leave coverage as needed.

Skills

Geriatric nursing

Education

Geriatric nursing qualification

Management/Leadership qualification

Job description

Why Work for us?

Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of a faith-based organisation, you have access to the following great benefits:

• Work for a purpose-driven organisation where you can access opportunities for growth and advancement across all of our services
• Generous salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 plus $2650 meals and entertainment where you could enjoy tax savings up to $5,206* each FBT year
• Refer A Friend bonuses of $500
• Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
• Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
• A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values
• Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
• Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
• 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave.
• Comprehensive 'buddy' onboarding program to set you up for success in your role

Role & Responsibilities:

• Actively promote the desired culture of Newcastle Anglican by ensuring all interactions, documentation and communication is conducted in a manner which supports the stated Mission and Values.
• Adhere to the Statutory Regulations, Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Philosophy of Care.
• Ensure all daily, weekly, fortnightly and monthly RCM Rhythm activities are completed
• Function as a member of the relevant care meetings to assist in the formulation of development plans, management philosophy and operational policies and procedures for the overall management of care.
• Provide leadership, direction and coordination to employees in relation to: professional aspects of care, education, employee’s development, projects/research, resident management systems, information systems, infection control, quality control and improvement.
• Ensure that all employees are appropriately qualified and trained with proven abilities to perform their responsibilities at the level required.
• Identifying team requirements within establishment and facilitate workforce planning for site
• Achieve care standards in the Aged Care Home, which exceeds the minimum requirements as established by relevant legislation.
• Deliver care using a "Person Centred Approach" ensuring that the concerns of consumers/family and the community are addressed in a manner that is above industry standard.
• Relieve in other roles during periods of leave as requested and appropriate to role, subject to agreement.

About you?

• Hold tertiary qualifications in geriatric nursing and/or dementia car or demonstrated experience in a related field including AHPRA registration
• Related tertiary qualifications in Management/Leadership and/or demonstrated competencies in that field, with additional competencies including multi-skilling into other streams preferably within the health care environment
• Hold a current Drivers licence
• Hold a current NDIS Check or willingness to apply
• A National police check (Newcastle Anglican will consider the relevance of any reported outcomes

Who we are?

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.

For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or email the talent team at*******@newcastleanglican.org.au

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