Clinical Care Manager - Merriwa

Clinical Care Manager Permanent, Full Time Opportunity Competitive Salary + Salary Packaging + Super Merriwa, WA Our organisation is nearly 100 years old and built on foundations of care and support, core values that still stand strong throughout all our services today. To this end, we are proud of our heritage, the services we deliver and our people!

Our core values of Respect, Care and Honesty underpin who we are, our behaviours and how we operate, we call this The RAAFA Way! We have an amazing culture, led by our people who make a real impact to the lives of those we care for every single day.

We aim to create communities open to all. Our Seniors Living services are connected and offer a continuum of care to people living across our seven large, active and vibrant retirement living estates. Whether it's one of our five warm and welcoming residential aged care homes or our in-home individualized care and services provider, RAAFA Connect, we are in the business of people looking after people.

Our amazing Karri & Tuart Lodge, located in the picturesque streetscape of RAAFA's popular Merriwa Estate, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Clinical Care Manager to work in close collaboration with our Residential Aged Care Manager. Providing leadership and support to the multidisciplinary team in all clinical and care related activities, this position will ensure the desired care outcomes are achieved for Karri & Tuart's Lodge’s 110 residents.

The Role Of The Clinical Care Manager

• Provide leadership and support to the multidisciplinary team in all clinical and care related activities including, but not limited to, person-centred care, the management of acute and complex clinical conditions, audits, research, medication management, nutrition and clinical incident.
• Lead, manage and develop the Registered and Enrolled Nurses to achieve optional performance and potential in a manner that supports staff to be empowered.
• Act as a positive role model for RAAFA’s values at all times.
• Ensure all service delivery is provided in collaboration with health providers and allied health services.
• Be responsible for the clinical quality management system and monitor the standard of care provision. Lead the team in reviewing and identifying issues/risks such as medication errors, increases in falls, infections, behaviours or other clinical issues as identified.
• Support the Residential Aged Care Manager in budgeting, annual financial and operational planning.
• Provide regular on-call support to site staff out of hours in conjunction with the Residential Aged Care Manager
• Act in the Residential Aged Care Manager role during periods of leave and as required.

Benefits To You

• Competitive Salary: Attractive pay rates with salary packaging benefits (up to $18,549)!
• Career Growth: Continuous professional development and opportunities for career progression aligned with RAAFA’s vision of leadership.
• Supportive Culture: Work in a positive, collaborative environment that values teamwork and mutual respect.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential support for personal or work-related matters.
• Referral Program: Earn bonuses for referring friends to join our team.
• Exclusive Benefits: Enjoy a range of employee benefits.
• Free Perth Zoo Access: Enjoy complimentary access to the Perth Zoo.

To Be Successful In This Role

• Previous experience in a similar role and/or significant experience in the Aged Care industry.
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Flexible approach paired with decision making, negotiation, influencing and advanced problem-solving skills to innovatively manage the clinical outcomes of the Facility.
• Demonstrated understanding of clinical governance, Aged Care Accreditation requirements and knowledge of AnAcc assessment.
• Experience in using an electronic care management system, preferably iCare and the Microsoft Windows suite of tools including Excel
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills that delivers effective leadership, builds and develops teamwork.
• Demonstrated experience in recruiting, managing, leading and mentoring a large team inclusive of clinical and care staff.

What You Need To Do

• Update your resume
• Be eligible to work in Australia
• Satisfactory National Police Certificate (on commencement of employment to be within six months from date of issue) or willing to obtain one
• Be up to date with your Flu Vaccinations.
• Click “Apply to this Job”
• A passion for working in Aged Care and genuine care and respect for older people.

For more information, please call or email us on 08 9288 8410 or [email protected] RAAFA WA reserves the right to withdraw, shortlist and interview applicants prior to this date.