General Manager

Permanent Full Time Position
- Be an active leader of a team where communication is valued and continuous improvement is promoted in accordance with accreditation and aged care quality standards.
- Lead a culture that promotes positivity and safety and focuses on the individual needs of residents and clients.
- You will liaise with all stakeholders to deliver best practice operational and clinical services, including allied health, hospitality, lifestyle and community activities.
- ABOUT YOU:

- Demonstrated record of achievement in a senior management role, preferably in aged care or related setting.
- Strong HR and people management skills including staff leadership and development, succession planning and experience in change management.
- High level of communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to engage residents, clients, families, the community and both internal and external stakeholders.
- Business acumen (i.e. budgets, efficient rostering, occupancy) and aged care knowledge relating to ACFI targets, accreditation and expected aged care standards.
- The ability to unite and lead a team that is focused on high performance in a values-driven culture.
- Demonstrated understanding of person-centred care and ability to work in a team environment.
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse desirable, but not essential.
- ABOUT US:

- Situated in the Perth Hills between the natural beauty of the Darling Scarp and the serene suburb of Lesmurdie, Villa Maria Hostel is surrounded by mature trees, picturesque gardens and a calm country atmosphere. And at Edgewater Mercy Hostel you are supported to enjoy a rich and active life within small household communities that feel just like home.
- 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.
- Mercy Health is committed to the safety of all children and vulnerable people across our services. We recognise the importance of listening to the voice of children and vulnerable people and have a zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect.
- 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 generous 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.
- 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).
- CONTACT DETAILS:

- Amanda Page, State Manager WA

Ms Amanda Page

Ms Nandi Adams