Community Care Lead - Mid Coast

The Opportunity: 

We have the perfect opportunity for a registered nurse or enrolled nurse who is client focused, has experience in aged care and would like to move into a role where you can maintain your clinical skills without the shift work.

Joining our Community Team as a Community Care Lead, you will oversee the daily operations of the Community Aged Care team in the Mid Coast region in relation to the provision of appropriate aged care services to align with the relevant funding agreements and in line with the Aged Care Quality Standards, Charter and relevant organisational policies and procedures.

Team overview

Reporting to the Commercial Director Community & Allied Health, you will lead a passionate team of 9 home support staff and ensure clients are receiving the full breadth of support they need to stay in their home and achieve great outcomes. 

We are open to this position being part time or full time for the right candidate with hybrid working options and office work space available. 

Why Work for us? 

Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of working for a faith-based organisation, you will have access to the following great benefits: 

• Hybrid work options
• Flexibility on either full time or part time work
• Work for a purpose-driven organisation where you can access opportunities for growth and advancement across all of our services
• Generous salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 pa
• Up to 40% discount on school fees at Manning Valley Anglican College, a Newcastle Anglican school.
• Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
• A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values
• Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
• 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave.

Role & Responsibilities:   

• Provide a point of liaison, guidance and reference for consumers, carers, staff and managers with regards to any matters related to STRC / CHSP / HCP Home Care
• Coordinating care and support services for consumers accessing home care services in accordance with the Aged Care Quality Standards and within the funding arrangements of the HCP, CHSP and STRC.
• Organise and attend meetings relating to Community Care Services as applicable to the role
• Maintaining My Aged Care records for all referrals, upgrades and consumer services as relevant for delegated services.
• Managing delegated referrals and commencement of new consumers and services
• Manage employee performance for all direct reports, providing regular feedback to employee and conducting annual performance reviews.
• In collaboration with management, ensure that the Home Care budget is being managed correctly and as such appropriate actions occur to ensure the budget operates within the parameters set by Finance

About you? 

• Registered Nurse with current Registration under AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency).
• Would consider enrolled nurse with 5+ years experience including management experience (min 2 years)
• Experience in the Health, Aged Care or Home Services Sectors or a demonstrated comprehensive understanding of these sectors.
• Experience in client assessment, care planning and documentation.
• Proven team leader.
• Understanding of the Aged Care Standards and Home Package Care Guidelines.
• Comprehensive experience in working in a flexible, multi-skilled team environment with advanced interpersonal, communication, customer service and networking skills.

Who we are?

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.

For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or email the talent team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au   

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

No third-party applications please