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Position Summary
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- Excellent opportunity for you to take charge as a senior manager in the Aged Care Directorate at Barwon Health
- Work with a dedicated team in the provision and delivery of care across Residential services in a unique and dynamic care environment.
- Enjoy ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment with the support of a large organisation
About the facility
Blakiston Lodge is a 90 bed purpose built Residential Aged Care facility based at the McKellar Centre, and provides permanent and respite care services as part of Barwon Health to the residents of the Barwon Region. The facilities core service is providing residential aged care services with a focus across the two units of Dementia Specific and Aged Persons Mental Health and is supported by a dedicated nursing structure that are trained in this specialty area.
About the role
The successful candidate will enjoy full responsibility for the facility, whilst still enjoying the support of dedicated NUM's in overseeing Care delivery within the facility. You will be responsible for the overall clinical and financial performance of the service and supported by the business to achieve positive results in the provision of high quality care. You will undertake budgeting, recruitment and site development initiatives with the support of the Aged Care directorate behind you and a variety of opportunities to further develop your professional skillsets within the opportunities for professional development and exposure Barwon Health can provide.
About the culture
The site is supported by a dedicated workforce and a strong culture in providing high quality clinical and psychiatric care. The Aged Care directorate is well supported and has access to Nurse Practitioners, Geriatricians, Psychiatric services and visiting specialised services that help drive this responsiveness to its resident’s needs.
Barwon Health staff benefits
At Barwon Health we celebrate and harness diversity, and consider it a competitive advantage. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply. Our organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all our consumers including children and appropriate rigorous reference and background checks will be undertaken.
Recruitment agencies should note that Barwon Health does not accept agency resumes. Barwon Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.
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Selection Criteria
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Essential: AHPRA Registered Nurse Division 1
Essential: Extensive post-graduation experience, including relevant business and risk management experience in a Residential Aged Care environment
Essential: Reported ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner
Essential: Competent computer skills in software applications including Microsoft Office applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and Access
Essential: Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
Essential: Proven ability to liaise with senior management
Essential: Proven ability to liaise with a broad range of customers
Desirable: Excellent customer service skills, friendly and approachable friendly disposition
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Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on closing date. Please ensure your application is added before then as we do not accept late applications.
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