At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead clinical services and ensure high-quality, person-centred care for residents.
- Company: Join Juniper, a leading aged care provider in Western Australia.
- Benefits: Attractive pay starting at $68.88/hour plus super, salary packaging, and free counselling.
- Other info: Full-time role with a supportive team environment and opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older Australians while building meaningful connections.
- Qualifications: Leadership experience in aged care and strong communication skills are preferred.
The predicted salary is between 68.88 - 68.88 $ per hour.
At Juniper, Best Care and Services is at the heart of everything we do. It’s about putting people first, recognising individuality, supporting safety and wellbeing, building meaningful connections and delivering care that makes a difference for our customers. As one of Western Australia’s largest local aged care providers, we provide care, accommodation and support services to older Western Australians across the state. Whatever your role, you’ll contribute to bringing Best Care and Services to life, helping ensure our customers receive care and support that truly matters.
We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager to join the friendly and supportive team at our Juniper Esperance Residential Aged Care Facility. Ongoing close relationships are built between long-term staff, residents, their families, and the local community. In this rewarding role, you will oversee clinical and care services, collaborating with the Residential Manager and the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, person-centered care. You will provide clinical leadership, coordinate resident care, and facilitate the delivery of person-centered services at the site. Working with the Residential Manager and Allied Health practitioners, you will ensure all services are delivered in a manner that maintains residents' quality of life and respects their individual rights. This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday.
What’s on offer:
- Attractive remuneration starting $68.88 per hour, plus 12% superannuation (depending on experience)
- 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday!
- Non-profit values driven Western Australian aged care provider
- Salary Packaging up to $18,550 per annum tax free
- Employee Assistance Program with free counselling
Key Responsibilities:
- Comprehensive clinical assessment and review of resident care needs
- Facilitate and coordinate the admission process for new residents
- Provide leadership and promote a collaborative approach to clinical and care staff to ensure delivery of person-centred care
- Actively support and work cohesively with the clinical care and allied health team
- Provide comprehensive review and oversight of residents' care needs and outcomes
- Monitor and minimise clinical risk and meet clinical quality KPIs
- Identify changes in residents care needs in support of appropriate AN -ACC classification and funding
- Identify and support the development and clinical capability of the clinical care team
- Review and investigation of clinical incidents
Key requirements:
- Previous leadership experience (desirable)
- Aged Care experience (desirable)
- Demonstrated experience in a leadership role in aged care
- Strong communication, problem solving skills, interpersonal skills and teamwork
- A comprehensive working knowledge of Legislation governing aged care including best practice guidelines and other relevant professional codes of practice
- Demonstrated working knowledge of continuous improvement, the Aged Care Act, Aged Care Quality Standards, AN-ACC funding, assessment processes and care planning
- Knowledge of OSH requirements in a health care setting
- Satisfactorily pass all relevant Key Personnel checks including Bankruptcy and Police Clearance
We encourage people of all ages and cultures to apply.
Clinical Nurse Manager in Melbourne employer: Juniper
Juniper is an exceptional employer, renowned for its commitment to providing personalised care in a supportive and culturally rich environment. As a Registered Nurse at Juniper Gerdewoonem, you will benefit from a strong work culture that values teamwork and professional growth, alongside competitive remuneration and generous perks such as subsidised accommodation and wellness initiatives. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of older Western Australians while enjoying a fulfilling career in a beautiful setting.
