Join a supportive and friendly team working together to make a real difference not only for the people we care for, but also each other Southern Cross Care is looking for experienced Nurses wanting to take the next step in their career by stepping into Clinical Leadership roles at our Residential Aged Care Homes in Broken Hill, New South Wales. Broken Hill is a frontier mining town in the far west of New South Wales, in the Australian outback. This legendary outback city with its rich history, a vibrant artistic community and cast of colourful characters offers a pleasant change of pace for those seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of the bigger centres. What can Southern Cross Care offer you? Full time permanent key positions Competitive salary benefit of generous Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice options to take home more Exciting career growth opportunities for nurses wanting to take the next step in their career Ongoing individualised training and mentoring programs Supportive purpose driven organisation making a real difference Great staff culture Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families What are the key responsibilities? Working in the Clinical Leadership roles at one of SCC’s homes in the region, you will provide leadership, coordination and support to the care team. Demonstrating expertise in contemporary clinical practice, you will share your knowledge of the highest standards in person centred care, empowering your team to deliver advanced clinical and holistic care to our residents. Working closely with a supportive Residential Manager, Regional Operations and Regional Clinical Support Managers, your role will be pivotal in promoting a culture of service delivery that enhances the lifestyle experiences of residents. You will champion a strong teamwork approach to resident’s care, providing mentorship and guidance to your team. Your excellent management and communication skills coupled with a passion for developing and growing your staff will ensure seamless coordination of the care team ensuring they are equipped to deliver the highest level of care to our residents. In this role your responsibilities would include: Clinical oversight of the home, including all clinical reporting and documentation Focussing on our staff to ensure they are Known and Loved, supported and educated Managing the clinical teams timely and accurate documentation of resident care needs from initial admission, assessments to care plan development and regular reviews Ensuring sound medication management and associated systems Staff training, provision of ongoing management and support to all care staff Ensuring compliance with the Aged Care Accreditation Standards, in consultation with the Managers and Care team What will you bring to the role? Current AHPRA Nursing registration Gerontology Nursing Certificate and/or Dementia Care Certificate (highly regarded) Previous management experience in a clinical Aged Care environment (desirable) You will be confident and competent with being accountable for the clinical care provisions Demonstrated history of successfully leading and mentoring staff Proactive and energetic approach in managing your time effectively Demonstrated strong working knowledge of care minutes Proven track record in understanding and meeting the requirements of accreditation Approachable and self-assured communication style Who is Southern Cross Care? Southern Cross Care (SCC) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago. They saw a need to provide compassionate care and inclusive service to some of the most vulnerable, the ageing population, in the community. Since then, SCC has grown to employ over 1700 staff caring for and supporting more than 2000 people across 17 residential aged care homes, 8 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and regional Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do. At SCC, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. Our culture program, Known & Loved, is unique to Southern Cross Care, enabling staff to build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve. How can you apply? If you think you are a Nurse with skills and experience needed to fill this role and are ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where best lives are lived, then we'd love to hear from you. Apply today! If you have any queries around Southern Cross Care‘s recruitment process or about the role, please contact us at employment@sccqld.com.au Southern Cross Care is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and maintaining an up-to-date flu vaccination status. Our Mission: Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individuals, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.
