Overview
Join a supportive and friendly team working together to make a real difference for the people we care for and for each other. Southern Cross Care Queensland has an opportunity for a part-time Clinical Funding Officer to join the clinical team at Oasis Aged Care Home in Mildura. In this part-time role you will be guaranteed to work a minimum of 30 hours per fortnight. If you are a nurse there may be potential to pick up extra nursing shifts.
What we offer
* Competitive pay rates
* Generous salary packaging – claim up to $18,500 tax free
* Regular working hours with potential to pick up extra nursing shifts
* On-the-job training and mentoring from highly skilled leaders in a supportive environment
* Opportunity to join a supportive organisation with a positive staff culture
* Financial support programs like Thrive (access 50% of your earned wages early)
* Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families
* Purpose-driven organisation making a real difference
About the role
In this role, you will provide additional site-specific clinical funding support to the home for the Australian National Aged Care Classifications (AN-ACC) classifications, with the support of the SCCQ Clinical Funding team.
Responsibilities
* Liaise with carers and other clinical staff to ensure documentation of resident care needs and time spent supports funding classifications and appropriate staffing reflective of residents' care needs.
* Assist and support staff in ensuring they possess resources and knowledge of the systems and raise concerns with the Clinical Manager.
* Upskill Residential Aged Care staff in funding processes by providing training to relevant roles (including RN/EN/PCW/Lifestyle Assistants and Pastoral Carers) as required at scheduled sessions agreed by CM/FM.
* Provide ongoing education through toolbox sessions at shift change to increase awareness and incorporate into induction programs for new employees.
* Participate in monitoring resident conditions, clinical meetings, handovers and department meetings to identify potential reclassification opportunities; attend HODs meetings and liaise with staff to identify changes needing screening.
* Monitor and track resident data including movements, Medicare events and AN-ACC lodgments. Participate in the admission process including pre-screening, funding predictions, and development of care plans and communications with the clinical team.
* Review assessments to ensure congruence with care plans and support AN-ACC classification; this includes pre-admission, new admission, and reclassification screening.
* Deliver high-quality documentation, reporting and tracking; monitor occupancy, entries and departures.
* Complete pre-screening, new admission and reclassification forms with required data to support forecasts.
* Complete allocated KPIs for resident screening and reclassification requests to support site KPIs for PRPD.
* Engage with internal stakeholders, including attendance at HODS and AN-ACC meetings, and maintain clear communication with the Clinical Funding Manager.
* Perform data analysis and reporting for AMO visits to conduct assessments and prepare staff for interviews.
Qualifications and requirements
* Experience in a care or clinical role within a Residential Aged Care Facility
* Knowledge of AN-ACC tools, AN-ACC funding guides and processes in a Residential Aged Care Facility
* Proven ability to quickly learn diverse software systems and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
* Ability to work as part of a team and with minimal supervision
* Attention to detail and strong customer service skills
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
Who is Southern Cross Care Queensland?
Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established to provide compassionate care to the ageing population. We employ over 1700 staff caring for more than 2000 people across 17 residential aged care homes and related services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. We focus on creating a culture where every person matters and have a program called Known & Loved to build genuine community connections among staff and those we serve.
How to apply
If you have the qualifications and skills required to fill this role and are ready to make a difference, apply today. If you have any queries about our recruitment process or the role, please contact employment@sccqld.com.au.
Southern Cross Care Queensland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Employment offers are conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS worker screening, the right to work in Australia, and up-to-date flu vaccination status.
Our mission: Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings, we aim to provide quality care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.
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