Care Community Manager – James Thomas Court Residential Aged Care Community
Full Time Opportunity - 80 hours per fortnight plus ADO | Ballarat | 34-Bed Facility
About the role
Grampians Health is seeking a suitably qualified Registered Nurse to lead and inspire our dedicated team at James Thomas Court Residential Aged Care Community, located in the heart of Ballarat.
This key management and leadership role is essential to providing operational direction and leadership, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and resident-centered care. As the Care Community Manager, you will play a pivotal role in creating an environment that promotes excellence in care and well-being.
The ideal candidate is results-driven, innovative, and a catalyst for positive change, committed to enhancing patient and resident care outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Foster a Positive and Engaging Team Environment
Promote engagement, a positive workplace culture, and opportunities for learning and development.
Ensure the safety and welfare of employees.
Drive Innovation and Best Practice
Encourage innovative practices to enhance staff satisfaction and clinical outcomes.
Continuously review and implement evidence-based clinical care.
Lead and Support Change Initiatives
Communicate a positive vision for change and guide the team through transitions.
Facilitate staff input into clinical practice and workflow decisions.
Skills and experience
Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
Demonstrated management experience in a Care Community (Aged Care setting)
Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary nursing theory to practice
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of quality systems and Aged Care accreditation.
Evidence of commitment to innovation and continuous improvement and the delivery of a high standard of resident centred care
Post graduate qualification in management and/or Aged Care nursing desirable
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Interested?
if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Director of Aged Care, Karina Rieniets on 0418329011 for a confidential discussion.
This position is paid in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2028. The classification is Nurse Unit Manager (NM10) which is $69.38 per hour.
We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.
Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Access to Fitness Passport membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs
Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
