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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with leadership experience in Aged Care, to join the team at our Aged Care Centre, in the role of the Clinical Coordinator. This role is available on a permanent full-time basis. Our Clinical Coordinators are responsible for providing clinical leadership, guidance, supervision and education to all staff to promote excellence in care.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Clinical Coordinator you will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of safe, effective and individualised care to residents and their families (including managing staff and physical resources) and assisting residents to lead an active and meaningful life as independently as possible in keeping with the organisation's Mission, Vision and Values.You will work with and assist the Care Manager to plan, coordinate and evaluate the clinical care in the centre to maintain full accreditation and achieve best practice. The main responsibilities of the role are, but not limited to:

• To provide clinical leadership in the coordination of nursing and care services
• To promote and support a person centred culture and values - respect and treat all people as unique individuals with needs, preferences and a past history
• To optimise ACFI funding in relation resident care plans, and ensure that sufficient evidence is maintained for validation of all claims
• To maintain accountability and responsibility for the clinical management of health and care outcomes of the residents in the Centre
• To ensure that skills and knowledge appropriate to delegate the task/authority has been considered when delegating health and care responsibilities to other professionals
• To exercise critical thinking within an evidenced based framework to ensure the delivery of high quality health and care services which promote optimal health outcomes for the residents to deputise in the Care Manager's absence

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you will have:

• An understanding of, and empathy with, the Christian faith, values and ethos of The Salvation Army
• Registered Nurse - Current unrestricted registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency
• Minimum four years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (preferably in in Aged Care)
• Demonstrated knowledge in the care needs of the older person
• Understanding of and commitment to continuous quality improvement
• An understanding of and demonstrated experience with Aged Care Quality Standards and relevant Aged Care legislation
• An understanding of and demonstrated experience with Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI)
• Demonstrated excellent organisational and time management skills
• High level verbal and written communication skills
• You must be a self-starter and able to work autonomously
• Strong IT skills and experience in aged care clinical management using iCare.

WE OFFER

• Access to not-for-profit salary packaging & meals and entertainment benefits (save on tax)
• Excellent salary
• Flexible work arrangements supporting you to achieve work-life balance
• Access to financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Learning and development to support you in your roleEmployee assistance program

To apply for this opportunity, please click on the 'Apply' button below to be taken to our online application process. Applications will be reviewed on receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. Job offers will be subject to a National Criminal History Check as per Police Certificate Guidelines for Aged Care Providers.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people, and protecting them from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all other roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.