Clinical Nurse Manager

About Juniper:

At Juniper, we are committed to providing quality care, housing, and support services for older Australians. As one of Western Australia’s leading aged care providers, we deliver a range of services including residential care, home and community care, retirement living, and more. We pride ourselves on a culture of compassion, respect, and excellence, where every employee plays a key role in enhancing the lives of the people we support.

About the role and where you will be working:

We are seeking an expereinced Clinical Nurse Manager to join the friendly and supportive team at our Juniper Gerdewoonem Residential Aged Care Facility in Kununurra. Ongoing close relationships are built between long-term staff, residents, their families, and the local community. 

Whilst working in this rewarding role as our Clinical Nurse Manager you will oversee clinical and care services, collaborating with the Residential Manager and the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, person-centered care. In this role, you will provide clinical leadership, coordinate resident care, and facilitate the delivery of person-centered services at the site. Working with the Residential Manager and Allied Health practitioners, you will ensure all services are delivered in a manner that maintains residents' quality of life and respects their individual rights.

This is a permanent fixed term full-time position working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8am-4pm. (start time and end time can be negotiated)

Juniper Gerdewoonem is a small residential home featuring 35 rooms with individualised support through person-centered care approach. The facility has access to various communal areas, including multiple dining rooms, a spacious central activity room, and cozy lounge areas. The home has beautifully landscaped courtyards, gardens, and a fire pit. Gerdewoonem also collaborates with elders and local community members to foster a strong connection to culture and family.

What’s on offer:

• Attractive remuneration between $66.87 to $68.13 per hour, plus 12% superannuation (depending on experience)
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday!
• Non-profit values driven Western Australian aged care provider
• Salary Packaging up to $18,550 per annum tax free
• Health Insurance discounts
• Employee Assistance Program with free counselling

Key Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive clinical assessment and review of resident care needs
• Facilitate and coordinate the admission process for new residents
• Provide leadership and promote a collaborative approach to clinical and care staff to ensure delivery of person-centred care
• Actively support and work cohesively with the clinical care and allied health team
• Provide comprehensive review and oversight of residents' care needs and outcomes
• Monitor and minimise clinical risk and meet clinical quality KPIs
• Identify changes in residents care needs in support of appropriate AN -ACC classification and funding
• Identify and support the development and clinical capability of the clinical care team
• Review and investigation of clinical incidents

Key requirements:

• APHRA Registration (essential)
• Relevant postgraduate studies - (desirable)
• Previous leadership experience (desirable)
• Aged Care experience (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role in aged care
• Strong communication, problem solving skills, interpersonal skills and teamwork
• A comprehensive working knowledge of Legislation governing aged care including best practice guidelines and other relevant professional codes of practice
• Demonstrated working knowledge of continuous improvement, the Aged Care Act, Aged Care Quality Standards, AN-ACC funding, assessment processes and care planning
• Knowledge of OSH requirements in a health care setting
• Satisfactorily pass all relevant Key Personnel checks including Bankruptcy and Police Clearance

How to Apply:

Don’t miss this opportunity to join a supportive team in a rewarding role! Apply online today with your current CV.

We encourage people of all ages and cultures to apply. Shortlisting will begin immediately, so don’t wait!