An exciting opportunity as Clinical Operations Manager at Doutta Galla Aged Services, this role is responsible for supporting safe and effective care and service delivery across all Doutta Galla Homes.
With a dual reporting line to both the Executive Manager Clinical Governance and Executive Manager Business Operations, the role has direct overall responsibility for driving a culture of continuous quality improvement and achievement of key performance and clinical indicators across the organisation in response to the aged care reforms.
The incumbent will be responsible for managing all aspects of quality with regard to accreditation compliance, infection prevention and control, clinical and operational risk management, resident feedback, legislative compliance, service quality, and policy management.
This role is integral to the Extended Care Services team to ensure that accreditation, compliance and infection control outcomes are achieved, through auditing, system coordination, education, and continuous improvement processes.
The incumbent will be required to undertake relevant projects as directed and is expected to provide direct support (including leave relief) across the Doutta Galla Aged Care Homes as required.
What you will bring:
- Current AHPRA Registered Nurse DIV 1 registration with no conditions
- Demonstrated experience in infection prevention and control management and/or risk management.
- Up-to-date knowledge of Commonwealth and State regulatory frameworks and requirements including the Aged Care Quality Standards.
- Strong clinical governance and business acumen, including excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong project management, organisational and planning skills, with an ability to self-motivate and work independently.
- Demonstrated ability to articulate clear decision-making processes.
- Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership including using effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interpret aged care and disability Standards and develop and/or implement related policies and procedures.
- Ability to implement change management initiatives and projects as required to support the organisation in achieving compliance with legislative requirements.
The Organisation:
Doutta Galla Aged Services is a not for profit aged care organisation with over thirty years’ experience caring for people from a diverse range of backgrounds. At Doutta Galla we are proud of the diversity of our residents and staff - everyone is welcome.
By joining Doutta Galla you will be able to give back to the community with the benefits of both professional development and attractive, not-for-profit salary packaging. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a role and with an organisation you can be proud of.
To apply: please visit Doutta Galla Aged Services http://careers.dgas.org.au/.
Doutta Galla prides itself on cultural diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer; all applicants will be considered for employment. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and be eligible to work in Aged Care under the Aged Care Act 1997 (Cth).
Please note that if you are selected for employment with Doutta Galla Aged Services, you must be able to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccinations prior to commencement.
