Facility Manager - Director of Nursing - Garrawarra Centre
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 6
Remuneration: $162,943.24 - $165,552.17 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38 Hours
Requisition ID: REQ589323
Come and Enjoy Us!
Garrawarra Centre will appeal to Facility Manager - Director of Nursing who have a particular interest in working within the complex specialty of Dementia and who are committed to person-centred care.Garrawarra Centre thrives on providing quality, person-centred care for elderly people who have a primary diagnosis of Dementia and associated behaviours. We endeavour to maintain a home-like appearance and atmosphere. We work closely with experts in the field such as Geriatricians and Clinical Nurse Specialists to ensure a high level of care is provided.
Where you'll be working
Garrawarra Centre is a 104 bed Dementia Specific Residential Aged Care Facility located in the tranquil setting of Garrawarra State Conservation Area, Waterfall. The Centre is one of the few purpose-built, dementia specific facilities in New South Wales.
There is ample, free on-site parking but you will need your own reliable transport as Garrawarra is not accessible by any public transport.
The role
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. This role requires clinical leadership of the Garrawarra Centre and oversight of the operational management of service provision to the residents. To ensure high quality care of residents through effective management of the physical, human and financial resources of the Garrawarra Centre and to achieve the objectives of the Centre and the Local Health District.
For role related queries or questions contact Vicki Weeden on Vicki.Weeden@health.nsw.gov.au
The Benefits
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
- Demonstrated recent experience in health service management in a health care setting
- Demonstrated knowledge of resident safety and clinical governance in an aged care setting
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Aged Care Funding instrument and Australian Aged Care Quality Standards
- Demonstrated proven ability to lead, influence workplace culture and motivate staff
- Demonstrated experience in risk management, change management, improvement systems and nursing practice development
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal and written communication skills
- NSW unrestricted drivers licence
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and Garrawarra Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-TSH-Garrawarra@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
