About the role

In this newly created senior appointment working within Communify's Aged Care Services, you will be responsible for all aspects of clinical governance. This includes leadership, development, implementation, and management of quality practice standards across the delivery of HCP and CHSP and other aged care support services.

This is a great opportunity for a senior clinician aiming to secure a permanent part time contract in a leading not for profit community services and health care organisation.

• Working with the Service Coordinators, you’ll work to provide outstanding care to clients in our aged care service, advocating individualised care that enhances and promotes their quality of life.
• Overseeing a team of care, clinical and allied health staff, you’ll empower your team leaders through learning, support and leadership in order to advance the level of service to our aged care clients.
• You’ll ensure care governance and quality compliance are achieved through robust processes that meet internal and external auditing standards.

About you

• Prior experience working in clinical governance within aged care, ideally with a home-based care service provider.
• Exceptional people leader and positive role model who can provide advanced clinical guidance and support to staff.
• Current AHPRA registration / Registered Nurse background.
• Relevant post graduate qualifications. This could include health care management or clinical practice/leadership/governance is desirable.
• Able to demonstrate strong knowledge and understanding of the aged care act, quality standards, and HCP and CHSP services.
• Extensive experience using data management systems, client management systems and MS Office with the ability to produce data and reports
• Own car and driver’s license, NDIS Workers screening Check, relevant Covid-19 Vaccination evidence.

About us

Communify is committed to supporting people across all life stages and experiences to lead active, healthy and socially connected lives. We provide programs and services in the areas of aged care, children, family & individual support, mental health, disability, housing & homelessness, drug & alcohol recovery, NDIS, neighbourhood centres offering emergency relief, social inclusion activities and groups, food security, multicultural support, community development programs, community gardens and venue hire.

The aged care service provides community based care options for frail aged older people with high/complex needs including those with dementia, within a warm, welcoming, safe and supportive environment. We aim to assist clients to achieve their optimum level of function, mobility and independence. Using the latest evidence-based approaches to enablement and active ageing, this service aims to maximise abilities, improve health status, cognitive connectedness, independence, health outcomes and wellbeing of our clients. Funding is primarily from the Commonwealth under both CHSP and HCP. Services reporting to this role include In Home Support, Home care Packages, Home Assist Secure, Day Respite, and Transport.

We offer

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• Employee assistance, health & wellness programs
• Values-based culture & rewards and recognition
• Ongoing learning & development
• Salary packaging & meal and entertainment benefits

To apply

We want to know why you would like to come work with Communify and what you can bring to this role. Get in quick as we are looking to fill this position as soon as the right person is found. Apply online via the Apply Now link.

Please attach a cover letter addressing selection criteria of no more than 2 pages along with your resume.

A position description is attached.