Care Manager I Bateau Bay

**_Join Bupa Aged Care and be at the heart of it in Bateau Bay_**

As Australia's largest regional aged care and dementia provider, we continue to be part of communities driven by vision, passion, and hard work.

We make life better for thousands. That includes yours. You make a difference to our residents and their families, and we want to make sure you’re absolutely supported to do just that.

**Bupa Bateau Bay**

Embrace Bateau Bay, New South Wales - a coastal haven where sun, sand, and surf await at your doorstep. A laid-back lifestyle with pristine beaches surfing and leisurely walks along the shoreline. Discover the natural beauty of the area, with Wyrrabalong National Park offering breathtaking coastal views and an abundance of wildlife.

With modern amenities, boutique shopping, and a variety of dining options, Bateau Bay offers the ideal beachside lifestyle in a warm and welcoming community.

**The heart of the role**:
As our Care Manager, you will work as part of a team of empathetic and caring clinical professionals. You will support the General Manager in managing and leading the delivery of person-centred care of residents, ensuring the highest standard of ongoing assessment, care planning and evaluation and clinical governance, helping them to live longer, healthier, and happier lives.

**_ The Care Manager role will be offered as a permanent full-time position to oversee and support the clinical operations of the Home_**

**Duties include**:

- Oversee the daily clinical operations of the care home
- Support and lead the care home clinical team including coaching, mentoring, staff allocations and delegation, performance management and education
- Review clinical incidents, complaints, and changes
- Lead compliance with AN ACC assessments
- Manage person-centred care planning and evaluation for residents - including case conferencing with families and carers
- Prepare and conduct clinical governance audits
- Oversee medication management in accordance with resident needs and legislative requirements
- Liaise with allied health, medical practitioners, and other services to provide optimal resident care

**The Benefits**:

- VIVA - our employee wellbeing program - live healthier and happier - see more about Why we work at Bupa; We’ve got your back. We support our people to be the best version of themselves, physically and mentally, so they can be the best support for our customers. If our customers deserve outstanding healthcare, then so do you.
- Career development; You’ll have a real say in shaping the future direction of the business and your own career because we believe that when you grow, Bupa grows.
- Access to leading training and professional development - supported by our quality education team and expert clinicians with a commitment to clinical excellence
- Comprehensive induction and buddy program - we set you up for success from the outset and ease you into your new role with support
- Be recognised and rewarded - Bupa Love Reward & Recognition Program ensures that the gratitude of our residents and their families is passed on to staff who deserve it

**What will you bring?**
- Bachelor of Nursing with current AHPRA is essential
- Post grad qualification in aged care highly regarded
- Experience managing a minimum of 30 beds
- Proven track record in delivering quality clinical care within an aged care or acute setting
- Excellent clinical assessment skills and care planning capabilities
- Highly effective communication, leadership, and relationship management skills
- An understanding of Resident Rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes

Be at the Heart of It - your new team is ready to welcome you
- Eligibility criteria and conditions apply