Team Leader - Aged Care

Calvary; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training and development

Job summary

Calvary is seeking a Team Leader to supervise care at our Newcastle home, assisting the Clinical Care Coordinator and RN to ensure high-quality resident care with dignity and respect.

The role welcomes Endorsed Enrolled Nurses or Personal Care Workers with appropriate qualifications, and offers development opportunities within Australia’s large healthcare provider network.

Qualifications

• Diploma/certificate qualifications relevant to nursing and aged care.
• Emphasis on medication administration and resident care.
• Willingness to undertake required training and stay current with WHS and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, social and emotional support to residents.
• Coordinate and monitor residents’ care including medications, nutrition, hydration and pressure care.
• Lead and supervise care during the shift on the designated wing or area.
• Perform medicine-related tasks in accordance with scope of practice and Calvary policies.

Skills

Effective listener

Communication at all levels

IT literacy

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma of Enrolled Nursing

Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Build your career with Calvary, supporting the provision of care to our residents.

About the role

The Team Leader plays an integral role in the provision of high quality care to our residents at all times. The Team Leader supports the Clinical Care Coordinator and Registered Nurse to supervise and coordinate care to the residents across the home whilst actively ensuring the individual needs, wishes and goals of each resident is met within an environment where they feel supported, valued and treated with dignity and respect.

This is an excellent opportunity for to take the next step in your career. This position is open to either Endorsed Enrolled Nurses or Personal Care Workers with appropriate qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide social and emotional support to all residents ensuring that care provision is holistic and person centred.
• Support the coordination of the care needs of residents across the home including medication management, nutrition and hydration, pressure care management
• Lead/supervise care on the shift, within their designated wing or area.
• Perform medicine related tasks in accordance with scope of qualification, state or territory legislation, regulation and Calvary policies, procedures for delegation and supervision.

About you

• Diploma of Enrolled Nursing (with APRHA Registration to administer medication) OR
• Certificate IV in Ageing Support (including HLTHPS007 Administer & Monitor Medicines) OR
• Certificate III in Individual Support with willingness to undertake training to obtain required qualifications
• High level of commitment, integrity, honesty and trustworthiness
• An effective listener with the ability to communicate at all levels both orally and in writing
• Ability to understand and use information technology and programs and to learn new skills as required.
• Current National police check
• Working knowledge of WH&S and Infection Control
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training, development pathways and career opportunities

Flexible hours that make sense for you

Please note the following:

As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role

You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role