Progressive and visionary leaders in Aged Care, San Carlo Homes for the Aged Ltd provides exceptional residential aged care in the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne.

The Role.

San Carlo are looking for an experienced Executive Manager to lead and oversee the work of their Care team. As a member of the senior management team, you will be responsible for leading and managing care services and ensuring efficient operational support.

The ideal candidate will be a competent leader able to provide guidance that enhances performance in a manner which incorporates San Carlo's vision and culture.

Key Responsibilities.

• Provide direction, efficient management and coordination of Care staff in accordance with the Mission and Values.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of all policies & systems relating to the Care function.
• Manage all aspects of the Care function to meet organisational goals and objectives, ensuring the highest standard of care within budgetary limitations.
• Ensure that the organisation receives optimal funding for resident and community care.
• Ensure that compliance management systems are effective.
• Maintain accreditation and funding levels to ensure future organisation viability.

Formal Qualification Requirements

• General registration on Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Register of Nurses in Division 1 Registered Nurses
• Minimum eight years post-basic or post-graduate nursing experience and minimum two years full-time administrative experience as a Nursing Unit Manager or higher.
• Additional qualification in Gerontological Nursing or other relevant field or demonstrated competency in an aged care environment.

Essential Knowledge and Competencies

• Proven ability to lead, take overall responsibility and be accountable for Care functions.
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level competencies in the provision of Nursing and Residential Care Services in an Aged Care environment.
• Ability to hold direct reports accountable for their actions and decisions
• Proven experience in staff performance management
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team through coaching and mentoring to facilitate ongoing staff development and efficiency
• Conflict resolution and client service skills
• Demonstrated high level knowledge and understanding of the Health and Aged Care sectors.
• Demonstrated application skills in the use of relevant computer programs.
• Experience developing and implementing initiatives to gain maximum employee engagement.

Naturally, your personal values will reflect the desire to help create an innovative culture that is dedicated to the highest levels of care and operational performance, and the ethos of a not-for-profit organisation.

An attractive performance-based remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia. A successful Criminal History Check is a requirement of this role.