This is a Roving Care Manager - Melbourne Metro role with Bupa based in Melbourne, VIC, AU Bupa Role Seniority - mid level More about the Roving Care Manager - Melbourne Metro role at Bupa About the role: Based in Melbourne and reporting to the Regional Manager, the Roving Care Manager will provide short-term coverage for vacant Care Manager positions across Melbourne metro locations. In this role, you will lead and manage the delivery of person-centred care for residents, ensuring the highest standard of ongoing assessment, care planning and evaluation and clinical governance. This position requires an IPC Lead qualification. As the IPC Lead, you will act as the dedicated expert responsible to support the design, implementation and continuous improvement of infection prevention and control policies, procedures and practices within the homes. Our Care Managers are key role models who demonstrate and uphold Bupa’s Values in everything they do. The heart of the role: As our Care Manager, you will work as part of a team of empathetic and caring clinical professionals. You will support the General Manager in managing and leading the delivery of person-centred care of residents, ensuring the highest standard of ongoing assessment, care planning and evaluation and clinical governance, helping them to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Duties include: Oversee the daily clinical operations of the care home Support and lead the care home clinical team including coaching, mentoring, staff allocations and delegation, performance management and education Review clinical incidents, complaints, and changes Lead compliance with AN ACC assessments Manage person-centred care planning and evaluation for residents - including case conferencing with families and carers Prepare and conduct clinical governance audits Oversee medication management in accordance with resident needs and legislative requirements Liaise with allied health, medical practitioners, and other services to provide optimal resident care The Benefits Discounts on Health Insurance, Home, Contents and Landlord Insurance, Car Insurance, Travel Insurance, Pet Insurance VIVA Happier and Healthier - our employee wellbeing program. We’ve got your back. We support our people to be the best version of themselves, physically and mentally, so they can be the best support for our customers. If our customers deserve outstanding healthcare, then so do you. Career development: You’ll have a real say in shaping the future direction of the business and your own career because we believe that when you grow, Bupa grows. Access to leading training and professional development - supported by our quality education team and expert clinicians with a commitment to clinical excellence Comprehensive induction and buddy program - we set you up for success from the outset and ease you into your new role with support Be recognised and rewarded - Bupa Love Reward & Recognition Program ensures that the gratitude of our residents and their families is passed on to staff who deserve it What will you bring? Bachelor of Nursing with current AHPRA is essential Post grad qualification in aged care highly regarded Experience managing a minimum of 30 beds Proven track record in delivering quality clinical care within an aged care or acute setting Excellent clinical assessment skills and care planning capabilities Highly effective communication, leadership, and relationship management skills An understanding of Resident Rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes Be at the Heart of It – your new team is ready to welcome you! Just so you know, everyone will be required to complete pre-employment checks as part of the application process. At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA applicants. We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis. *Eligibility criteria and conditions apply Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Bupa team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Overseeing daily clinical operations ⚕️ Leading the clinical team Managing person-centred care planning Key Strengths IPC Lead qualification Bachelor of Nursing Clinical assessment skills Post grad qualification in aged care Leadership skills Understanding of Aged Care Standards A Final Note: This is a role with Bupa not with Hatch.
