Our Dementia team is looking for a passionate and highly experienced Clinical Manager with clinical experience in Dementia and Chronic Disease in a Community Health setting to support our team on a permanent 0.8FTE basis. Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle, with no ongoing late nights or weekend work required. Hybrid working model from our Parkdale head office, home and client visits within the service area. Access to a company car for home visits.

In your role, you will be responsible for managing 30-40 clients according to your working style. Clients and carers are supported in the community by our team, making a real difference to their lives.

What sets us apart?

Since our multidisciplinary Dementia Support team has worked together for over 15 years, we have accumulated a wealth of knowledge, networks, and processes. You will be part of large community health organisation with access to a variety of allied health services and other disciplines.

Our service aims to assist people with cognitive decline and/or dementia to remain living independently at home.

We have excellent relationships with other local services and work in a coordinated approach with regional assessment service, aged care assessment service, government/non-government organisations and local council. The team meets regularly for cases discussion and peer support.

Responsibilities

• Service Delivery – Client Experience and Outcomes.
• Supporting the Program Manager in the delivery of reporting, business development and analytic systems.
• Building and maintaining a healthy team culture, high levels of staff and volunteer engagement and support diversity across the team – People Experience.
• Supporting the Program Manager in the achievement of the agreed program financials, budgets, targets, and management of funding.
• Health and Safety.
• Risk Management and Compliance – Quality and Accreditation.
• Partnerships and relationship management.

About you

• Substantial knowledge, understanding and demonstrated experience (at least 7 years) in the provision of services for individuals or groups in area of qualification, including a strong clinical background in working with clients in a Community Health setting.
• Proven ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team including the ability to provide clinical guidance and advice to others.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with a strong client focus and the ability to establish and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Proven success in the development, implementation and review of health services programs and initiatives.
• Demonstrated competence and well developed skills in: report writing, problem solving and analysis, communication, negotiation and interpersonal interaction, presentation, clinical supervision, computer literacy in a Microsoft environment and TRAK database.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the My Aged Care system and processes, including but not limited to CHSP and Home Care Packages and providers.

Benefit at Better Health Network

• In addition to clinical and line management supervision, dedicated BHN L&D Advisor will provide learning and development opportunities.
• Easy and free all day street parking.
• Attractive NFP Salary Packaging
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Access to car pool.
• Laptop provided.
• Work life balance - option of additional purchased leave.
• Working with in a multidisciplinary organisation.
• Networking opportunities across our network and expanding network.
• Employee Assistance Program - support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most.

About Better Health Network

Better Health Network (BHN) encompasses more than 22 locations and has over 800 staff who work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver health and disability outcomes. BHN is a responsive and agile community health service, providing a wide range of healthcare, social support, disability, and welfare services for all members of the community.

To apply

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For information about the role, please contact Matthew Macaulay [email protected] using the subject line: Clinical Lead / Registered Nurse - Dementia Support Services enquiry via EthicalJobs, or on 03 8587 0240 for a confidential discussion.

We are also an inclusive employer that values workforce diversity. We strongly support equal opportunity and encourage applications from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, those with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ community, and people with a disability.

Please note that prior to any commencement of employment, pre-employment checks must be complete. These will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check, proof of vaccinations and a working with children check.