We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Team Leader to join our team at Lyndoch Living, Warrnambool in Victoria, to provide exemplary nursing care to our residents. We have a position available on a permanent Full Time basis.
The Organisation:
As a proud not-for-profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect.
Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes, thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania. Respect also offers home care services in multiple states, and manages more than 700 units in various retirement villages and independent living communities.
The Position:
The Clinical Team Leader is an Enrolled Nurse demonstrating excellence in Nursing and Aged Care practice.
This role is a key member of the clinical nursing team, working collaboratively with Registered Nurses and other care staff to ensure high-quality nursing and personal care for residents.
In consultation with the Registered Nurse, the Clinical Team Leader will lead care teams, direct care practices based on best practices and consumer feedback, to promote residents’ health and wellbeing and ensure a safe living environment.
The role also involves ensuring documentation compliance with policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and Quality Standards – Aged Care and Safety.
This leadership position supports the organisation’s culture through Lyndoch Living’s values and adherence to the Aged Care & Safety Commission’s Code of Conduct.
Legislative Requirements:
All candidates must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability for working in the aged care industry.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide excellence in consumer care:
o Develop a culture of high-quality clinical care, ensuring adherence to codes of conduct and standards for Aged Care.
o Ensure safe practices and excellent resident outcomes based on best practice guidelines, standards, and legislation, with a focus on consumer needs, choices, independence, dignity, and risk management.
2. Operational Leadership:
o Lead and guide care staff and students in collaboration with management, aligning with Lyndoch Living’s vision, mission, and values.
o Participate in staff development processes, including appraisals and medication processes.
3. Ensure compliance with standards and legislation:
o Complete and submit AN-ACC documentation timely.
o Accurately document in electronic systems, including funding and review documentation.
o Adhere to APHRA standards for practice.
Requirements:
Essential:
* Current registration with APHRA as an Enrolled Nurse Level 3 with a Board-approved medicines administration qualification.
* Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with well-developed written and oral skills.
* Effective time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
* Capability to handle difficult tasks and adapt to changes.
* Current National Police Certificate or ability to obtain one.
Desirable:
* Knowledge and experience in Aged Care, with contemporary clinical skills.
* Leadership skills to foster team cohesion and management.
* Strong clinical and documentation skills.
Benefits:
What we offer:
* Competitive salary and entitlements.
* Salary packaging options.
* Purpose-driven meaningful work.
* Long-term, stable employment.
* Positive workplace culture.
* Opportunities for learning and growth.
Our Purpose and Values:
Purpose: To care for the elderly in our communities with respect, value, and belonging.
Values:
* Respect: Treat all people with fairness and dignity.
* Care: Look after and protect the elderly and each other.
* Teamwork: Encourage, cooperate, and build trust.
* Courage: Do the right thing, even when difficult.
* Integrity: Be open, honest, and trustworthy.
* Innovation: Think differently to solve problems.
* Excellence: Drive quality and continuous improvement.
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