Manager Community Palliative Care Service

5 months ago


Caulfield, Australia Calvary Full time

Are you an experienced and innovative nurse leader with a demonstrated passion for palliative and end of life care? Do you want to join a dynamic and dedicated team providing specialist, high-quality care to patients and families facing life-limiting illnesses within an integrated model of care? If so, this is a rare opportunity for you

Calvary Health Care Bethlehem (CHCB) is a publically funded sub-acute specialist health service encompassing a 32 bed inpatient unit, centre based clinics, research, day centre, NDIS, CHSP and community palliative care service. CHCB is located and part of the Calvary Kooyong Integrated Precinct. The integrated precinct brings together premium retirement living in the 69 Hyson Apartments, contemporary residential care in the 83 -bed Huntly Suites, Calvary in-home care, a GP clinic, and Calvary Bethlehem’s specialist sub-acute health services.

**About the Role**:
In the role of Manager - Community Palliative Care Service (CPCS), you will be a senior leader within the Calvary Bethlehem Clinical Services Leadership Team, deputising for the Director of Clinical Services and Quality systems as required.

You will be directly responsible for maintaining high standards and ensuring that the needs of the patient and their support network are known and responded to in a high quality, comprehensive and coordinated manner; and operational and ongoing service development requirements of the CPCS home-based, centre-based and day centre programs, as well as the Access and Intake Unit, are maintained. The CPCS program covers 5 local government areas, serving a population of over 700,000 people and having approximately 450 patients being actively supported at any given time.

**You will be responsible for**:
Leading and managing the operational, financial and human resources of the service, including staff recruitment, retention, development and performance
Fostering a culture of service excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement within the service and across the organisation
Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including primary care providers, specialist services and community organisations
Representing the service at local, regional and national forums and networks, and advocating for the needs and interests of palliative care patients and families

**To be successful in this role, you will have**:
A relevant tertiary qualification in health, management or a related field
Extensive experience in managing palliative care services or similar public /community health services
Understanding of risk management, occupational health and safety and quality management.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of palliative care principles, standards and evidence-based practice
Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
A commitment to professional development and quality improvement

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Caulfield South, Victoria. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary package, including salary packaging options, and a supportive and flexible work environment.

For more information, please contact the General Manager or Director of Clinical Services on 03 9384 9000

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

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.

**Your benefits**:
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**:
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella



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