Team Leader, Care Partnerships and Clinical Stream (Registered Nurse)
Care Forward is an innovative, leading provider of Home Care Package (HCP) Coordination services across Tasmania, with continued unprecedented growth. Our interdisciplinary team specializes in wellness, re-ablement and restorative care with over 20 years of experience in delivering better health outcomes for our clients. Home care package numbers are continuing to grow beyond all expectations.
We are recruiting for a skilled Registered Nurse to provide clinical and professional leadership of our North West regional team - based in Devonport or Burnie.
About You
You are an enthusiastic and dedicated professional with a real passion for improving the lives of our consumers and supporting a team of health professionals to deliver quality consumer care and support. With the ability to work autonomously and lead your team, you will thrive in this multidisciplinary environment. You are adaptable, enjoy meeting new people and working in a variety of settings.
Job tasks and responsibilities
Provide leadership, support, and mentoring to the regional office care partners and clinical services team, this includes but is not limited to:
* The induction of new care partners and clinical employees and the upskilling of existing team members.
* Provide support to the Care Partner & Clinical Team in relation to the day-to-day operation and associated resources.
* Provide expertise in relation to HCP Consumer Liaison with a strong focus on “HCP Consumer Onboarding Processes”.
* Provide support and assistance to consumers for the coordination and management of individualized, consumer-directed Home Care Packages (HCP), Short Term Restorative Care (STRC), Home Independence Program (HIP), and clinical care with a strong focus on wellness & re-ablement.
* Ensure all services are delivered within the context of “The Charter of Aged Care Rights” & the Aged Care Quality Standards and other legislative requirements.
Skills and experience
Registered Nurse with current unrestricted AHPRA registration.
National Police Certificate obtained within the last three (3) months.
Selection Criteria:
Experience - Minimum Requirements
At least 5 years of experience in a community-based or other relevant healthcare setting in:
* team leadership
* clinical governance
Demonstrated ability to identify and provide a systems approach to workflow and to assess workload and allocate tasks as needed.
Experience - Highly Desirable
Minimum 5 years' experience in a leadership role.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in a constantly evolving environment.
Experience in data-driven analysis and application to work processes.
Demonstrated high-level understanding of care coordination and service delivery functions.
Demonstrated understanding of client budget concepts and management.
An understanding of risk management principles, workplace health and safety, and continuous quality improvement processes and their application in the workplace.
Knowledge - Highly Desirable
Knowledge of the Community Services sector.
An understanding of the independence model, wellness approach, re-ablement service provision, and restorative care.
Skills
Excellent relationship, team building, and communication skills.
High level verbal and written literacy skills.
Demonstrated high level computer literacy with experience in word processing, calendar management software (Outlook & Google), client/patient related management systems, and scheduling systems. High level keyboard skills are essential.
Attributes
* Self-motivated, accountable, professional, and reliable.
* Committed to a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
* Flexible and resourceful approach to problem solving and decision making.
* Can remain calm in challenging or stressful situations.
* Integrity and honesty in personal and professional relationships.
* Committed to continuous learning and processes.
* Big picture thinking and a results-oriented mindset.
* Vision, foresight, and curiosity.
Job benefits and perks
We support innovation, collaboration, and creative thinking. Our people are our biggest asset, and we believe that working together, we're stronger.
What We Offer
In return for your hard work, we offer a range of great benefits. We take the health and well-being of our employees seriously and encourage well-being at all levels.
* Join a fun and energetic work environment with a great client base.
* Comprehensive induction and ongoing support.
* Flexible work arrangements supporting work/life balance.
* An active staff wellness program.
* Supported by evidence-based practice.
* Dynamic team environment.
* Winner 2018 Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards - Employer of Excellence in Aged Care.
* Finalist 2019 Employer of Choice Awards (highly commended).
* ACSA National Aged Services Young Leader Award (Northern Office team member).
* Runner up in the 2022 Palliative Care Awards.
How to Apply
Provide a letter (2 page maximum) outlining your suitability for the position with consideration to the selection criteria and why you are interested in applying for this opportunity. This should include what you would bring to the role. Please also provide your current Resume.
Any Questions on this Vacancy
Please contact Julie Woodcock on 1300 364 876 or **************@careforward.com.au
Closing Date for Applications
Sunday 10th November 2024.
Please note: The recruitment process for this position will start prior to the closure date.
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