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About the Business:
Forest Lake Lodge, a privately owned and operated residential aged care home established in 2000, is dedicated to helping and supporting individuals to live their best lives. We are on a mission to provide compassionate care to the elderly, and we are seeking passionate individuals to join our team.
Adopting a holistic approach, we focus on meeting residents' emotional, physical, spiritual, and recreational needs. We value diversity and encourage individuals from various cultures to contribute to our inclusive environment.

About the Role:
Are you an experienced in clinical management and seeking a fulfilling career move? Forest Lake Lodge presents an exciting opportunity for you to join our  team. The typical work hours are 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday, with participation in an on-call schedule shared among a dedicated team of 5.

Under the guidance of the Acting Clinical Operations Manager and General Manager overseeing the your team of RN's ENs and PCWs, you will play a vital role in providing best-practice care for our residents. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide best practice care for residents.
• Oversee care planning and ensure a continuum of care.
• Provide training, mentoring, and support to staff and student placements.
• Act as the main point of contact for family inquiries.
• Contribute to quality assurance and risk management programs.
• Maintain excellent records and systems for compliance.
• Abide by the Code of Conduct and stay up to date with training.

Benefits and Perks:
If you are enthusiastic, hardworking, and passionate about working with the elderly, we encourage you to apply. Located near shops and public transport with ample free onsite parking

Minimum Qualifications:

• Registered Nursing Degree with unrestricted AHPRA registration.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years' clinical management experience in residential aged care.
• Comprehensive understanding of aged care Quality Standards.
• Competence in clinical governance and AN-ACC.
• Experience with difficult behaviour and skills in wound management, medication administration, continence, and/or palliative care.
• Proficiency in clinical management systems (ideally Person Centred Software) and Microsoft Office.
• Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills.
• Stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a highly regulated and complex environment.
• Reliable and committed to the Forest Lake Lodge family.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Energetic, dynamic, with effective time management skills.

Desirable:

• Understanding of reporting requirements within a service delivery framework.
• Supervisory experience in an aged care environment.
• Forest Lake Lodge is a culturally and linguistically diverse community, multilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

For inquiries about this role, please contact recruitment@forestlakelodge.com.au

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