Description:
We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse or deputy Facility Manager ready to step up into a Facility Manager who is looking for their next opportunity. If you are looking to relocate to the country, then this is the opportunity for you.
Cootamundra is a town in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, Australia and within the Riverina. It is within the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council.
You will be responsible for assisting leading a team of Registered Nurses and Care Staff in a small facility.
Benefits:
- Small town
- No traffic
- It is the home town of a cricketing legend, Sir Donald Bradman
- The town is surrounded by farms and fields of canola, wheat, fruits and vegetables
- heritage walks with lots of gardens
- A great team in a small busy facility
Duties Include:
- Review all prospective new residents, including residents for respite care, prior to entry into care
- In partnership with the residents and the Clinical staff oversee the preparation and completion of personal care plans
- Act as an adviser in response to the complex nursing and care needs of all residents
- Identify clients who may have particular personal or family issues and refer to supportive and or relevant services
- Ensure relatives are kept informed (with the consent of the resident) about resident's health, incidents or otherwise and inform the "person responsible" of any serious deterioration in a resident's condition
- Practice continuous improvement activities to maintain a high standard of client care
- Monitor and review each resident's condition and progress, and ensure that documentation is regularly evaluated in accordance to the guidelines and accurately reflects ongoing care
- Oversee the provision of suitable nutritious, appetising and visually appealing meals served minimum wastage
- Liaise as required with Doctors, Paramedics, hospitals, health care professionals and other specialist service providers
- Ensure completed funding submissions accurately reflect the relevant care provided to each resident and that they are submitted in a timely manner
- Monitor the facility`s approved and financial position, operate within budgetary limitations and promote amongst staff responsible attitude towards financial management