Quality and Clinical Governance Manager

3 weeks ago

Unley, Australia Life Care Full time

**About the role**

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Quality and Clinical Governance Manager to join our team. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of quality management, clinical governance, and compliance within our aged care facilities and community services. Your expertise and leadership will be instrumental in maintaining the highest standards of care, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement across our organisation.

**Practical Benefits**
- Salary sacrifice - make your salary go further by paying your mortgage or other expenses with pre-tax dollars
- Wellbeing program including retail and travel discounts, discounted allied health
- Clothing - uniform supplied
- Flexibility/ Work life balance - we know that being able to manage life around work is important, so we make that a priority for us as well.
- Great office location, close to cafes, shopping centres and public transport
- Supportive and friendly working environment with committed leadership
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

**About Life Care**

Life Care strives to be a premier provider in aged care by enhancing the lives of seniors in South Australia. At Life Care, we believe that ageing is not a disability or a policy problem to be solved, rather it is a natural part of life that should be celebrated.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Quality and Clinical Governance Manager to join our team and support our commitment to excellence.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive quality management and clinical governance frameworks to ensure the delivery of high-quality care to our residents.
- Monitor and evaluate clinical practices, policies, and procedures to maintain compliance with industry standards, legal requirements, and best practices.
- Lead and facilitate internal audits, risk assessments, and performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective action plans.
- Accreditation support and assistance to all sites and services.
- Collaborate with department heads and staff to promote a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and person-centered care.
- Oversees Compliance and Improvement Action plans, Quality Management System changes and the adherence to the Aged Care Quality Standards.
- Stay ahead of industry developments, changes in regulations, and emerging best practices to ensure Lifer Care remains at the forefront of quality aged care.
- Lead a team of Quality Support Officers.
- Foster a collaborative and positive working environment, empowering staff to actively participate in quality initiatives and promoting professional development.
- Ensure effective incident management processes are in place, and lead investigations as needed, with a focus on learning and preventing future occurrences.
- Establish strong partnerships with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate reporting as required.

**What we need from you**
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (essential).
- Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) (essential).
- Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (desired)
- Proven experience in a similar role, with a strong background in quality management and clinical governance in aged care.
- In-depth knowledge of aged care regulations, accreditation standards, and industry best practices.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve excellence.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to drive evidence-based decision-making and quality improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- A commitment to person-centered care and a passion for providing the highest level of care and support to elderly residents.

You’ll also need some more practical things:

- An ability to obtain a Police Clearance (Aged Care)
- Evidence of Covid-19 and Seasonal flu vaccinations

If you think you’d be a great addition to our team, please submit your resume and cover letter and we will be in touch.

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