Deputy Residential Manager

Brief Description
About Us
We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we're able to invest in providing an exceptional experience to our clients as well as support and develop our frontline staff to achieve this.

The Role:
We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse with leadership skills to join Southern Cross Care NSW/ACT as Deputy Residential Manager.

This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday at our Plumpton Facility.

The successful candidate will be dedicated to providing direct care, support and guidance to residents in accordance with best practice. You will lead the care for the residents in a manner consistent with quality and respect whilst providing mentoring to the care team.

Requirements
Your key responsibilities will be:

• Provide a caring environment that enhances the security, welfare and wellbeing of residents through planning and directing the provision of a range of high quality personal and clinical care.
• This position is required to contribute positively to team work to achieve operational outcomes and promote a positive SCC workplace culture in alignment with SCC Values, Mission and Vision.
• This position is required to liaise and collaborate with all relevant stakeholders, both internal and external to ensure effective and efficient workflow.
• This position is required to comply with and contribute to Work Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Degree in Nursing/Tertiary qualifications in Aged Care
• Experience in a relieving leadership/supervisory role
• Good interpersonal and written English communication skills
• Ability to play an active and positive role as part of our Care Team, providing quality care and support to frail aged people
• Sound understanding of relevant State and Commonwealth legislation as it applies to Aged Care Facilities (Desirable)
• Sound understanding of, and ability to correctly apply, relevant principles of the Fair Work Act (Desirable)

Southern Cross Benefits

• Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650
• Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed
• Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT
• Discounted private health insurance
• Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program
• Annual leave loading
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams can access a digital library of over 6000 courses
• Genuine Career Progression Pathways – Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study Support
• Referral Bonus Program

Summary
About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)
At SCC (NSW & ACT), people are at the heart of everything we do
We are a purpose-led, not-for-profit organisation empowering older people to 'live life to the full'.
We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence and offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care, retirement living and in-home care.
Join us at SCC (NSW & ACT), where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with meaningful moments to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to your development is unwavering, and we work hard to ensure you are given ample opportunities to continually learn and grow.
SCC is an equal opportunity employer. Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees feel valued and heard in a safe and respectful workplace, is a priority. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We welcome people of Aboriginal and Tores Strait Island identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds, to apply.