Join Bupa Aged Care and be at the heart of it in Portland
As Australia's largest regional aged care and dementia provider, we continue to be part of communities driven by vision, passion, and hard work.
We make life better for thousands. That includes yours. You make a difference to our residents and their families, and we want to make sure you’re absolutely supported to do just that.
Bupa Portland
Make the move to the scenic coastal town of Portland, Victoria where it is all about the lifestyle! Whether you enjoy the beach life, are a history buff, like the great outdoors or prefer to spend your free time browsing boutique shops and sampling the local eateries, there’s something for everyone.
You’ll enjoy a relaxed pace with access to beautiful beaches, lakes, gardens, the Enchanted Forest and even enjoy a spot of whale watching! The locals are friendly, and you’ll be welcomed with open arms.
The heart of the role
As our Quality Education Manager, you will lead the home in relation to quality care and services, ensuring quality governance, compliance and the competency of team members is delivered to achieve the requirements of the Aged Care Quality Standards. You will assist in identifying improvement opportunities as well as hands-on support in remediating gaps, and coaching Care Home leadership team for sustainability.
In this role, you will
* Provide quality focused leadership and coaching.
* Provide guidance in relation to documentation/recording to ensure care and services provided meets expected outcomes.
* Develop team members knowledge and understanding of expectations of practice within the framework of the Aged Care Quality Standards and their own scope of practice.
* Identify areas of employee’s skills/knowledge that require further learning/competency development and create a plan to achieve this.
* Ensure care home and team members are prepared through preparedness activities and maintains currency of the Commission Entry Questions.
* Maintain the Care Home’s Plan for Continuous Improvement (PCI) in collaboration with leadership team. Meet monthly or more frequently with the GM and CCM’s to review and track progress of PCI items.
* Complete month end Quality Indicator Report, including analysing data, discussing, and articulating insights with CCMs and GMs, and ensuring improvements are transferred to the PCI and implemented.
* Responsible for ensuring Government NQIP (National Quality Indicator) program data is submitted in line with Bupa timeframes, and analysed, with any improvements documented and actioned.
* Coordinates the completion of all monthly Care Home Audits within the Operations Essential audit program.
* Management and delivery of the highest quality clinical care of Residents person centred care for residents, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
* Maintain accurate records and documentation consistent with policy, legislation, and privacy requirements.
The Benefits
* Free select health insurance products for you and your immediate family up to $5500*
* 5-x free telehealth GP appointments through Blua (our digital health platform) for you or your immediate family.
* VIVA - our employee wellbeing program - live healthier and happier.
* Career development; You’ll have a real say in shaping the future direction of the business and your own career.
* Access to leading training and professional development - supported by our quality education team and expert clinicians.
* Comprehensive induction and buddy program - we set you up for success from the outset.
* Be recognised and rewarded - Bupa Love Reward & Recognition Program ensures that the gratitude of our residents and their families is passed on to staff who deserve it.
What will you bring?
* Bachelor of Nursing with current APHRA is essential.
* Postgraduate qualification in Aged Care and Cert IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) is desirable.
* Proven track record in delivering quality clinical care, coaching, delivering training.
* Ability to foster a team environment and build collaborative relationships.
* Highly effective communication, leadership, and relationship management skills.
* An understanding of Resident Rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes.
Be at the Heart of It – your new team is ready to welcome you!
Just so you know, everyone will be required to complete pre-employment checks as part of the application process.
Bupa cares about creating and sustaining a safe and inclusive workplace where our team members feel they belong regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or life stage. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment.
*Eligibility criteria and conditions apply.
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