Clinical Care Manager

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.
- In this role, you will:

- 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 utlizing 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.

**ABOUT YOU**:

- 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

**ABOUT US**:

- Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.
- Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.

**WHAT WE OFFER**:

- Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:

- Caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
- Protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
- Taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable
- Offering benefits such as NFP salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services
- Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted, membership based health and fitness program available for Mercy Health staff & their families

**WHAT YOU WILL NEED**:

- Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).
- If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process please contact us on the details below.

**CONTACT DETAILS**:

- Cathrine Klomp, Service Manager

Vinu Sreekumar Nair