Care Planning Coordinator

**About us**

For over 60 years, we’ve learned how to successfully attract, further educate, promote and retain Australia’s best health care professionals; through an unwavering commitment to quality employment conditions and further career opportunities.

**Opportunity. Consistency. Support. Appreciation**.

These four pillars sit at the heart of our employment ethos. We offer you better working conditions, better work / life balance, better opportunities, and better rewards for our people.

Our goal is to enable people in our care to enjoy each day to the best of their ability. Our values are**:Respect, Kindness, Dignity and Compassion.**

**About the opportunity**

We are currently seeking a committed **Care Planning Coordinator** to join our Clinical Leadership team at our **Moran Home at Sylvania.**

Reporting to the Care Manager you will be responsible for the overall clinical assessment program, and supporting the RNs as required to ensure resident assessments are completed and inform the development of care plans tailored to resident’s individual assessed care needs. As a member of the Clinical Leadership team, participates in clinical governance activities, including planning and implementing clinical priorities.

**If you are resilient and resourceful individual with passion to improve our residents’ daily life, this role is for you**

**About the Role**
- Working closely with the Care Manager (CM) you will establish a Care Plan review program ensuring care plans and assessments remain current and relevant, reviews are initiated when required and residents assessed care needs are well documented.
- Participating in the development of training and education plans to ensure employees are provided with the required support and education to enable them to competently complete assessments, care plans and documentation based on accurate and comprehensive assessment, consultations, observation, and collaboration.
- Responsible for the completion of regular analysis of the use of psychotropic, antipsychotic, polypharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship and reporting and consent obligations.
- Assessment and care planning for new admissions and existing residents, in consultation with internal and external stakeholders, Care Team, health professionals and Admissions Coordinator to ensure a personalised care plan is developed.
- Monitor the delivery of care is consistent with the care plan and goals including dignity of risk choices and take action as required if gaps or inconsistencies are identified
- Review of care incidents and care change patterns for residents and collaborate with Clinical Care Team to determine if further assessment and care planning modifications are needed, initiate care plan reviews and re-assessments
- maintain accurate client records, case notes and other data as directed and required.

**About You**
- Registered Nurse with at least 2 years clinical experience; aged care management experience and familiarity with the Quality Standards for Aged Care
- A high level of knowledge and understanding of the Care Planning, Assessment and Documentation in Residential Aged Care
- Excellent and demonstrated verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Knowledge and ability to use computers and technology efficiently.
- Current Police Check and appropriate Working Rights
- Up to date vaccinations (Influenza, Covid)
- Experience in a similar position in Aged Care - desirable
- Management qualifications - highly regarded

**As a MHCG employee, benefits you'll be able to take advantage of**:

- Staff recognition and employee financial wellbeing programs
- Training and development
- Annual leave loading
- Paid parental leave

At Moran Aged Care, we are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees. Differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

Moran Aged Care has COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires all new hires to show proof of being fully vaccinated from COVID-19.