Clinical Nurse Manager

Bethanie, Western Australia's leading not for profit aged
care and retirement living provider, has been warmly welcoming and
caring for seniors for nearly 70 years. We strive to lead the
change in the way Australians think about ageing, recognising
'old age' as a positive force in society and giving a
voice to those who have seen it all and live to tell the tale.

We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager to lead
and develop the clinical team and to manage and coordinate the
delivery of high quality care for all residents at Bethanie
Elanora, located in Bunbury. Co-located with a retirement village,
Bethanie Elanora is an 81 bed offering comfortable living as well
as some of the best aged care facilities in the area.

Working closely with your peers you will play a key leadership
role in driving the customer experience across our Bethanie Elanora
site. You will have many layers of support but also the autonomy to
make the role your own.

This role is currently being offered on a permanent full-time
basis, working Monday – Friday 8am - 4pm/ 9am – 5pm and
may require an element of on call requirements to be
negotiated.

About the role:

• Provide leadership for the clinical team in collaboration
  with the Facility Manager
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality clinical care to
  residents, which is client directed and in accordance with the
  Aged Care Standards
• Relieve the Facility Manager as required, including
  on–call and scheduled leave
• Assess competency of all clinical staff on an ongoing basis
  (including performance appraisals) and implement the necessary
  training and mentoring where necessary
• Establish professional relationships with all new and
  existing customers and their families to ensure the clinical
  team provide customer directed care
• Conduct/participate in customer reviews, meetings and
  clinical incident reviews
• Mentor the clinical team to ensure they develop
  high-quality clinical practice and maintain good communication
  channels with customers and their families
• Work in conjunction with the Clinical Governance team to
  ensure the delivery of high-quality clinical services that are
  in line with the Accreditation Standards and develop action
  plans to meet identified areas of improvement
• Report, analyse, review and implement quality improvement
  strategies

About you:

You're an experienced clinical leader with a desire to
develop your team to be the best they can be. You genuinely care
about your team and customers and enriching the ageing
experience.

Additional requirements:

• Current and unrestricted AHPRA Registration as a Registered
  Nurse
• Previous management experience within a clinical setting
  with relevant experience in the Aged Care environment would be
  highly regarded
• Demonstrated leadership of a multi-skilled team, with
  ability to motivate and inspire others
• Excellent customer service skills, with a customer focused
  approach
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective
  relationships with key stakeholders both within and external to
  the organisation
• Willingness to obtain National Police Clearance
• Willingness to obtain relevant vaccinations - 1x Covid and
  annual flu vaccination

Working with Bethanie

At Bethanie we are committed to being an employer of choice by
creating a supportive and compassionate environment for our people,
customers and residents.

As well as being part of a stimulating and nurturing work
environment, you will also have access to the following
benefits:

• Salary Packaging up to $15,899 per annum. Salary Packaging
  allows you to pay for your expenses with money from your salary
  before tax is taken out. Pay less tax, and your take home pay
  increases
• Banking, insurance and retail discounts and benefits
• Rewarding career with a supportive culture
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Health and Wellness Program including our employee
  assistance program

To Apply

Please click on apply to upload your resume and cover letter
before the closing date of 26 November. Our application process
will consist of an additional questionnaire to be completed in
order to finalise your application. Please note shortlisting will
commence immediately.

If you require any further information or would like to have a
confidential discussion before applying, please contact our Careers
team on