Specialist Dementia Care Program Manager
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HammondCare Horsley is currently looking for a Permanent Full-time Manager to support our complex behaviour cottages supporting people living with dementia to join our team.
With our unique model of care which places the resident's needs as your number one priority, you will help create a home away from home for our residents. This role requires you to provide tailored care including personal support within the residential home.
About The Role
As the Manager for complex behaviour cottages supporting people living with dementia, you will be a core member of the Horsley management team and work with a wide variety of people including the Residential Care Operations team, Local Health District, RNs, Carers, residents, resident representatives, and the multidisciplinary health team to ensure resident outcomes are met.
Essence Of The Role
Advocate for residents to ensure their care is person-centred and focused on their strengths, capacities and promotes their well-being at every stage
Facilitation of clinical care delivery by the Registered Nurses and Specialised Carers
Hands-on modelling, coaching and mentoring in clinical and complex behaviour management areas and processes
Consultative in case management and clinical decision making
Clinical oversight and professional competence as a Registered Nurse with experience in complex dementia-specific care
Support and investigate clinical/resident incidents as required
Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, both within HammondCare and external partners to see the best outcomes for the residents
To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have
Tertiary qualifications in specialised dementia and/or mental health service nursing for older people
Significant experience operating as a consultant or specialist nurse preferably within Aged Care
Demonstrated ability to support complex behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia, motivate and develop a team and effectively work with other staff
Strong leadership and influencing skills
Attitude of service
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Excellent analytical skills
Strong administrative and computer skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Empathy and patience
Benefits - What are we offering in return for your expertise and experience
Market leading remuneration
Salary packaging; $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits
Additional training & career development opportunities
Leave benefits – purchased additional annual leave
Reward and Recognition Program
Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family
Free independent, confidential counselling services, and wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you & your family
Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs, and Tyre Care Plans
Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung
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All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, and complete an NDIS Worker's Screening check.
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