Description:
We currently have a great opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse Case Manager to join our home care team in Geraldton.
The Registered Nurse Case Manager is responsible for providing a range of clinical care and support services for Home Care clients, assisting them to experience a greater level of independence and ensuring their health and wellness are supported. It offers great work-life balance with no work on evenings, weekends or public holidays.
The role offers a unique split between computer-based care work and clinical care, where you can demonstrate holistic care at its best, combining your administrative and clinical skills.
The Registered Nurse Case Manager role will:
- Provide comprehensive client assessment and development of care plans to support our clients at home
- Lead clinical governance within HomeCare services to ensure care standards are met
- Provide direct and indirect clinical care to care recipients within scope of practice and ensure clinical needs are maintained
- Provide advanced holistic care skills within a Case Management framework
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the program including participating in development of procedures, planning and reviewing of care recipient services
- Meet on a regular basis with the Local Area Manager to provide reports on achievement of KPIs and budget
- Provides feedback to Local Area Manager to identify staff needs and positive achievements and further program development.
What we need from you:
- Bachelor of Nursing/RN with experience highly desirable or recent RN graduate with previous nursing care and/or care plans, budgets and case management experience.
- APHRA registration essential
- Experience in Home Care packages, Case Management and clinical knowledge
- Demonstrated experience of community-based care and support services within an Aged Care setting
- Highly developed assessment skills and the ability to creatively problem solve complex care situations
- An innovative and dynamic approach to the provision of care
- Demonstrated skills in networking, liaison and the development and maintenance of strong links with relevant service providers and users
- Ability to manage a budget effectively, work in a team environment and autonomously
- Valid working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc)
- Police Check (or willingness to undertake the check)
- Willing to obtain annual flu vaccinations.
- Evidence of two covid 19 vaccinations
- Own vehicle/licence