Deputy Director of Nursing

Victoria - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 100 - 100

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Carinya Lodge our journey began with a noble mission: to provide homes for widows of the war. Over the years weve transformed into a registered Not-for-Profit Organisation and Charity who own and manage a 60 Bed Residential Aged Care Facility and Retirement Village dedicated to serving our community.

Carinya Lodge is seeking an experienced Deputy Director of Nursing who can demonstrate excellence in Clinical Care Workforce Management and Leadership and the application of the Strengthened Quality Aged Care Standards in a residential setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical and Care Operations
Workforce Leadership and Capability
Clinical Systems and Documentation
Incident Management and Clinical Risk (Operational)
Compliance and Standards (Operational Accountability)
Resident Advocacy and Engagement
Budget and Resource Management

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Key Outcome Areas:

Safe high-quality care delivered consistently
Engaged capable and supported workforce
Effective incident management and risk mitigation
Strong resident satisfaction and outcomes

Compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements

Qualifications and Experience (Essential)

Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
Significant experience in residential aged care (preferably in a Deputy Director Care Manager or other senior leadership role)
Demonstrated leadership in clinical and care operations
Strong understanding of the Strengthened Quality Aged Care Standards and other legislation relevant to the role
Excellent communication and people leadership skills

Qualifications and Experience (Desirable)

Postgraduate qualification in leadership management or aged care
Experience in workforce planning and operational management

The role offers:

Above award rates
The opportunity to live and work in a rural environment
The opportunity to work with and manage a happy and committed team

Please contact us to request a full position description and click apply now to upload your resume and covering letter addressing the role selection criteria.

Required Experience:

Director

At Carinya Lodge our journey began with a noble mission: to provide homes for widows of the war. Over the years weve transformed into a registered Not-for-Profit Organisation and Charity who own and manage a 60 Bed Residential Aged Care Facility and Retirement Village dedicated to serving our commun...