Job Description:
Why become part of the St Vincent’s Care family?
Because you’re like us, you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for everyone who lives in the 20+ facilities and locations we operate in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Better for all our staff and employees, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients. And better support for the local communities we play an important role in and continue to support.
For more than 175 years, St Vincent’s Care Services (SVCS) has been a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia and the legacy of compassion, justice, integrity and excellence entrusted to us by the Sisters of Charity and their Founder Mary Aikenhead continues to inspire our work today.
Our spiritual and hospital-based heritage has taught us that wellness is about more than medical needs. It’s about building a true partnership around trust and respect. That’s why we take a person-centred approach – delivering holistic, individual care that achieves wellbeing for mind, body and spirit.
At St Vincent’s we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the important of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.
About the Opportunity:
As the Facility Manager you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of all aspects of the St Vincent’s Care Gympie. Your role will include maintaining exceptional performance standards, leading your team to success and ensuring every resident feels welcomed, engaged and supported. Reporting to the Queensland State Manager, you will also have the support of centralised centres of excellence as part of a national, progressive healthcare organisation.
St Vincent's Care Services Gympie is located in the Wide Bay-Burnett district, about 160km north of Brisbane and 80km north of Maroochydore. Our 30 bed facility provides residents with exceptional care with the added benefit of beautifully landscaped gardens, extensive verandahs, and sweeping views of Gympie and the Cooloola Shire countryside.
Key responsibilities of the role:
Leading your team to provide ongoing professional care and holistic support for residents
Operational performance of the facility including accreditation, financial budgets, staffing, safety etc.
Consistently maintaining quality and accreditation guidelines
Ensuring reporting requirements are met
Safeguarding and maintaining occupancy levels
Maintaining a happy and homelike environment underpinned by Christian values
Things that work for you:
Permanent Part Time role, 20 hours per week
Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
Opportunity to work for the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision
Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit
Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service
No cost uniforms and training
Free annual flu vaccination
Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
NDIS Worker Screening Check may be a requirement of this role.
Things that work for us:
Dynamic leaderships with a continual focus on improvement
Demonstrated experience leading an Aged Care Facility or Regional Manager role (essential)
AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Understanding, exposure and management of the Aged Care Funding Instrument, Aged Care Legislation and Facility Accreditation
Commercial acumen and solid knowledge of the key business drivers of aged care
Ability to foster a safe workplace and drive continuous quality improvement initiatives to develop sustainable practice
Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders at various levels;
Ability to lead and motivate a team to success and high quality performance
An understanding of the culture and tradition of Catholic Health, including a commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of the organisation and an ability to promote the behavioural expectations in line with this philosophy
Current Flu, COVID-19 vaccination and National Police Certificate
NDIS Worker Screening Check may be a requirement of this role.
Reconciliation Action Plan
St Vincent’s Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment.
As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit http://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
Interested?
Apply today! Or if you have further queries, contact our Talent Team at svcs.recruitment@svha.org.au
No agencies please.
This role is subject to the completion of pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, a national criminal history check, work rights and evidence of immunisation history including COVID-19 and the 2023 influenza vaccination.
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:
Contact Details:
Nicole DevlinAlternate Contact:
Closing Date:
25 November 2023 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan
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