Care Manager

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ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Support from corporate Care Quality and Compliance team, ACFI advisors, Area manager & HRBP (Head office based in Sydney)

ACFI dedicated RN onsite

Competitive remuneration

Boost your take home pay with NFP salary packaging

Join one of the most loved charities in Australia

Career progression opportunities within TSA Aged Care

In the role of Care Manager, you will be an advocate for clinical excellence and be willing to ensure a homely and loving environment by providing care with compassion, integrity and dignity.

Reporting to and working closely with the Centre Manager, this position is an opportunity to demonstrate and develop your people management skills in a senior clinical role.

The position will also hold accountability for, and consideration of the budgetary, continuous improvement, statuary requirements and human resource needs of the organisation.

To be successful in this role, ideally you will have:

- An appreciation of and the ability and willingness to promote, support and model the values and ethos of The Salvation Army and to facilitate pastoral support where required
- Previous experience in a clinical management role, Aged Care experience preferred
- Understanding of Aged Care legislation and industry accreditation standards
- Knowledge of ACFI and experience in optimising funding relevant to resident care needs
- Ability to build excellent relationships with all stakeholders including residents, families and staff as well as external
- Hands on leader with a “can do” attitude - willingness and ability to lead by example
- Passionate, resilient and proactive leader
- Demonstrated excellent clinical expertise - be an advocate for clinical excellence and promote continuous improvement
- Ability to be multi-task, work under pressure and be part of a team
- Current unrestricted registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency
- Ability to identify training needs and deliver customised training
- Auditing skills and attention to detail
- National NDIS Workers Screening Check

**BENEFITS**:

- As per the federal government bonus payment scheme for AHPRA registered nurses, if you join The Salvation Army Aged Care before 1st May 2923 you may be entitled to a bonus of up to $6,000 after 12 months of full-time employment (eligibility criteria apply)_
- Access to generous NFP salary packaging of up to $15,900 (save on tax)
- Access to relocation benefits through salary packaging options
- Access to meal and entertainment benefits of up to $2,650 through salary packaging
- Range of financial incentives to reward your performance
- Cost effective holiday accommodation at Salvation Army Holiday Houses
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible work arrangements supporting you to achieve your work-life balance
- Salvos Wellness app and program, access to Fitness Passport
- Salvos Rewards - Access to exclusive financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Novated car leasing
- Employee assistance program
- Transfer opportunities - we are in every major city in Australia
- Making an impact - socially and environmentally - with one of the most loved charities in Australia
- Please note: a current Influenza vaccination and evidence of the COVID-19 vaccination are a requirement of employment at The Salvation Army Aged Care._
- The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
- We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
- We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. _
- Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_