Are you a Registered Nurse with exceptional leadership abilities and a genuine commitment to enriching the lives of older adults?
Columbia Aged Care Services, an innovative leader in the sector, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Care Services Manager to join our team at our 115-bed facility in Strathfield.
In this key role, you will be responsible for the overall management and coordination of personal and clinical care services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care that meets and exceeds the Aged Care Quality Standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing strong clinical leadership and effectively managing nursing staff, agency personnel, and allied health professionals.
Overseeing care planning, assessments, and documentation to ensure individual resident needs are met with dignity and respect.
Maintaining a thorough understanding and ensuring compliance with all relevant aged care legislation, including the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.
Driving a culture of continuous improvement, implementing best practices, and monitoring key performance indicators.
Managing financial resources, including budgets and supplies, to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
Fostering a positive, collaborative, and supportive environment for staff, promoting their professional development.
Championing resident rights and advocating for their well-being in all aspects of care.
Job Description
Essential Skills & Experience:
Current and unrestricted registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
A minimum of 5 years of post-graduate nursing experience, with at least 2 years in a senior management role within aged care.
Demonstrated experience in leading and managing clinical teams, with a focus on performance development and accountability.
Comprehensive knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards and the Aged Care Act, with a strong understanding of the new Strengthened Standards and their practical application.
Proven ability to implement and evaluate quality management systems and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with a resident-first approach to care.
Current National Police Check
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About Us:
Columbia Aged Care is a private health care group offering residential aged care facilities in both the metropolitan and regional areas of New South Wales. The members of the Board represent several families and the company has been operating aged care facilities for over 50 years. Our focus is on the care, comfort and consideration of our residents and our aim is to provide resident centred care and service to every resident, every time.
We provide a values-driven and inclusive environment for all our employees with a supportive and engaging leadership team.
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Columbia is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.
