RN/ Quality and Education Nurse
Permanent Part Time 0.6
Modern facility – Excellent reputation
The Facility:
Hepburn House is a 106 bed Aged Care Facility including a new extension including a 15 bed specialised Memory support area. Its management is based on a person centered model of care and is rainbow tick accredited. Residents at Hepburn House are empowered to have choices and make decisions regarding their care and influence the management of the home they live in. The company is progressive and recognises the changing needs of the ageing population and have adapted their systems and management to suit.
Hepburn House is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all people into its homes. Hepburn House is also LGBTQIA+ friendly for residents, staff, and volunteers.
The Role:
We are specifically seeking a dedicated and experienced Quality and Education Nurse to assist in the growth of our 106 bed care home. Must have the understanding and skills to coach, mentor and lead a multidisciplinary health team.
Duties include:
* Provide quality focused leadership and coaching and guidance in relation to documentation/recording to ensure care and services provided meets expected outcomes.
* Develop team members knowledge and understanding of expectations of practice within the framework of the Aged Care Quality Standards and their own scope of practice.
* Maintain the Care Home's Plan for Continuous Improvement (PCI) in collaboration with leadership team including the transfer of insights from the Quality Indicator Report and monthly review meetings with other leadership team members.
* Coordination and completion of all monthly Care Home Audits within the Operations Essential audit program.
* Management and delivery of the highest quality clinical care of Residents, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
* Maintain accurate records and documentation consistent with policy, legislation, and privacy requirements.
What will you bring?
* Bachelor of Nursing with current APHRA is essential.
* Strong interpersonal and delegation skills
* A passion and tailored approach to development, training and education
* Demonstrated success in overcoming and managing noncompliance in staff training
* Ability to foster a team environment and build collaborative relationships.
* Highly effective communication, leadership, and relationship management skills
* An extensive understanding of Resident Rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes
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