Care Planning Coordinator

About us 

For over 65 years, we've learned how to successfully attract, further educate, promote and retain Australia's best health care professionals; through an unwavering commitment to quality employment conditions and further career opportunities.

These four pillars sit at the heart of our employment ethos. We offer you better working conditions, better work / life balance, better opportunities, and better rewards for our people.

Our goal is to enable people in our care to enjoy each day to the best of their ability. Our values are: Respect, Kindness, Dignity and Compassion.

About the opportunity

We are currently seeking a committed Care Planning Coordinator to join our Clinical Leadership team at our Moran Home at Sylvania. 

Shift schedule: Monday to Friday

Reporting to the Care Manager you will be responsible for the overall clinical assessment program, and supporting the RNs as required to ensure resident assessments are completed and inform the development of care plans tailored to resident's individual assessed care needs. As a member of the Clinical Leadership team, participates in clinical governance activities, including planning and implementing clinical priorities.

You will be supported and mentored to ensure you thrive in your role with us. You will work with a great team of dedicated people and your contribution will make a difference to our residents' enjoyment of their life every day. Moran offers a rewarding work environment consisting of modern facilities and equipment and supports individuals to further develop their skills. Education in the new Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) classification system for the successful candidate will be provided.

If you are resilient and resourceful individual with passion to improve our residents' daily life, this role is for you

Key Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Care Manager (CM) you will establish a Care Plan review program ensuring care plans and assessments remain current and relevant, reviews are initiated when required and residents assessed care needs are well documented.
• Participating in the development of training and education plans to ensure employees are provided with the required support and education to enable them to competently complete assessments, care plans and documentation based on accurate and comprehensive assessment, consultations, observation, and collaboration.
• Responsible for the completion of regular analysis of the use of psychotropic, antipsychotic, polypharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship and reporting and consent obligations.
• Assessment and care planning for new admissions and existing residents, in consultation with internal and external stakeholders, Care Team, health professionals and Admissions Coordinator to ensure a personalised care plan is developed.
• Monitor the delivery of care is consistent with the care plan and goals including dignity of risk choices and take action as required if gaps or inconsistencies are identified
• Review of care incidents and care change patterns for residents and collaborate with Clinical Care Team to determine if further assessment and care planning modifications are needed, initiate care plan reviews and re-assessments
• maintain accurate client records, case notes and other data as directed and required.

Skills/Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with at least 2 years clinical experience; aged care management experience and familiarity with the Quality Standards for Aged Care
• A high level of knowledge and understanding of the Care Planning, Assessment and Documentation in Residential Aged Care
• Excellent and demonstrated verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge and ability to use computers and technology efficiently.
• Current Police Check and appropriate Working Rights
• Up to date vaccinations (Influenza, COVID-19)
• Experience in a similar position in Aged Care - desirable
• Management qualifications – highly regarded

As a MHCG employee, benefits you'll be able to take advantage of:

• Staff recognition and employee financial wellbeing programs
• Training and development
• Annual leave loading
• Paid parental leave

If you are searching for a great career opportunity, dedicated to making a difference, please apply today, we would love to hear from you

At Moran Aged Care, we are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees. Differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

Moran Aged Care has COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires all new hires to show proof of being fully vaccinated from COVID-19.

For any questions, please contact .

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.