Clinical Care Manager

Employment Type: Permanent full time

Location: Mercy Place Ballarat

Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.

Where there’s care, there’s You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in that, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

Join us as a Clinical Care Manager at Mercy Place Ballarat, our residential aged care home in Ballarat, VIC and help us deliver even greater outcomes for our aged care residents, their families, our communities, and you.

About the opportunity

The Clinical Care Manager, in consultation with the Service Manager and the clinical team, provides clinical leadership in all aspects of the operations of the facility. They work collaboratively with clinicians, carers, residents, families, support staff and relevant community agencies to facilitate an effective resident-focused service.
- Provide supervision to staff in the provision of quality care to residents by ensuring the delivery of skilled, individualised care to the highest possible professional standard in the context of small household living.
- Act as a role model, work well in a multidisciplinary team, provide resident focused care, complete day to day tasks and report any issues to the Service Manager.
- Assist staff in undertaking assessments, treatment, documentation and activities.
- Ensure a smooth and effective delivery of resident focused clinical care utlising a person centred approach
- Provide support to households as they relate to clinical leadership in the delivery of care, administration and monitoring of the clinical systems.
- Take reasonable care and appropriate actions to protect the health and safety of themselves, fellow staff and others in the workplace and ensure the values of Mercy Health and the philosophy of small household living are incorporated into daily practices.

What you’ll bring
- Current registration with AHPRA as Registered Nurse
- Proven experience in a clinical leadership role role in residential aged care settings.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities.
- Strong working knowledge of legislation and policies pertinent to Aged Care and the workplace.
- Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Commitment to the Small Household Living philosophy

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

- Recognised tertiary qualification and current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- NDIS workers clearance Check.
- Current COVID-19 certificate, proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Why Mercy Health?

We’ve been supporting people for over 100 years. Now, we’re taking all that we have and making it even better. It’s about investing in our people and our cultures to create positive experiences and opportunities for all.

Here are some things you’ll love about working with us:

- 100+ years of caring

We’re a cornerstone of the communities we serve, and as a Clinical Care Manager, the vital work you do here will always be needed. That means career stability and so much opportunity to build your rewarding future with us.
- A team of 10,000 hearts

A career in healthcare and human services isn’t always easy, and it takes true heart. Here, you’ll join a team of over 10,000 dedicated people who carry on and support each other, whatever comes their way.
- Countless moments and lives

As a Clinical Care Manager, you’ll be right at the heart of our impact. By improving the health outcomes and quality of life of our older people, you’ll know that every moment you spend here truly matters.
- And so much more to come.

We’re on a journey to keep growing our organisation and impact for the next 100 years. We have the leadership, the scale, the heart and the vision for the future. Let’s achieve it together.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

- Find a better work-life balance with permanent morning shifts, plus part-time and casual roles are available.
- Expand your skills, knowledge and impact with ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Make the most of your pay with our generous salary packaging options.
- Save big with access to a range of retail discounts across financial, healthcare, travel and other services.
- Live, work and feel your best with our health and wellbeing programs including an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport for you and your family. If you have an existing Fitness Passport, you can easily transfer it to Mercy Health.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

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