Care Manager – Broome
Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc.
Broome, Broome & Kimberley WA
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At Southern Cross Care (WA) we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities. As a provider delivering care, support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need, our purpose is clear, and our passion is strong.
Southern Cross Care (WA) is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make an extraordinary difference, and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.
We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care (WA) an extraordinary place to be.
About the role & where you’ll be working:
Germanus Kent House is caring for the local Broome community since 2008, The aged care facility provides a high level of care, accommodation and support to 55 residents. Our commitment is to enhance the lives of our residents, through exceptional 24/7 care, choice in experience and an atmosphere that exudes warmth and compassion. This position oversees both our Residential Care Facility, Home Care Team, and Respite Centre.
You’ll be playing an important role ensuring the compliant & effective delivery of person-centred services. We want people to feel safe, at home, and receive the best possible quality care.
We’re looking for someone who can confidently manage a multidisciplinary team – Carers, Nurses, Allied Health and Hospitality. More importantly, someone who is invested in coaching, performance management, upskilling and rostering optimisation.
We’ll also be asking you to:-
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations & safety standards
- Monitor & manage effective use of resources, and work within operational budgets
- Develop, implement & maintain policies, procedures & systems
- Coordinate completion of funding tool documentation
- Identify & manage risks. Ensure accreditation standards are met & maintained
- Participate in recruitment & selection of staff
About You
You may be an experienced Care / Facility Manager, or have substantial registered nursing / clinical experience and are wanting to take that next step up.
With business acumen and great people management skills, you understand the ins and outs of customer service.
You’ve mastered the art of influencing & negotiation, and can confidently tackle / solve problems.
To be considered for this role, you’ll need:-
- Current AHPRA registration – Registered Nursing
- An in depth understanding of aged care standards & regulations
- Financial & budgeting skills
- A genuine desire to develop & lead high performing teams
- Well-developed communication & interpersonal skills
- Compassion, patience and resilience
- A recognised qualification in Infection Control or willingness to complete one
How to Apply
To express your interest, please apply with an up to date resume, and a cover letter outlining your experience / suitability.
Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we’ll be asking for:-
- National Police Clearance – current within 6 months
- Immunisation record (Flu & COVID19)
- A completed pre-employment health questionnaire
Southern Cross Care (WA) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.
For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au
About us:
Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care (WA) is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.
Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio.
Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we;
Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one.
Southern Plus and Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc. Group.
