Nursing – Management – Ability Wa

Opportunity

As Nurse Manager you are responsible for the clinical oversight and quality of nursing supports within Community Services. In this role you will manage a team of passionate and dedicated Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses to deliver direct nursing supports to customers residing in homes across the Perth Metro. You will further provide clinical leadership to the Community Services Team to inform the holistic provision of care through consultation, policy development and contribution to relevant committees. As our new Nurse Manager you will oversee the Management of clinical care at Bradford Views as the named licence holder for, a contemporary 20 bed, 24 hour facility licensed under the Health Department. This exciting opportunity is a 12-month Maternity Leave cover with the possibility of extension.

How you’ll make a difference 

As our new Nurse Manager, you will:

• Have the opportunity to influence the design and delivery of the clinical care model and deliver relationship based clinical care
• Guide clinical excellence and preventative health for people with disability
• Lead the Regional Health Lead RN team in the delivery of community nursing to AWA customers
• Contribute to internal sub-committees and customer risk focussed groups where clinical input is required
• Have the opportunity to engage in relevant professional health networks and contribute to the sector
• Apply your expertise in NDIS funded disability related nursing supports
• Ensure clinical services are delivered in accordance with the Quality and Safeguarding practise standards across all of our customers
• Work closely with our Nurse Coordinator to ensure compliance with our LARU licence across our Bradford Views properties
• Contribution to the development of policies and procedures related to clinical practice

About You

• Current registration in the category of Registered Nurse by AHPRA
• Current advanced clinical nursing skills with the ability to provide contemporary nursing supports for customers with complex support needs
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills; able to consult with a wide range of people
• Maintains consistent records for reporting and auditing purposes
• Experience of NDIS or working in the disability sector highly regarded but not essential
• Experience of leading a team of RN and EN direct reports

Benefits

Our employees are deeply connected with our vision and work hard to support our customers to achieve their goals.

Along with a caring and values-drive culture, we have some great benefits:

• Non-profit organisation salary packaging benefits up to a maximum of $18,550
• Two wellness days, leave loading, paid parental leave, return from parental leave bonuses and an employee assistance program.
• Flexible working arrangements
• A genuine and supportive team culture
• A strong employee listening culture which provides regular opportunities to provide your feedback about life at Ability WA which is used to make improvements to our organisation

What we are looking for

If successful through the recruitment process, we will need the below to have you start:

• National Police Clearance no older than 6 months
• Current Driver’s Licence
• NDIS Workers Orientation Module
• NDIS Worker Screening check
• COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate

At Ability WA, we care about finding the right people to join us hence encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of our selection requirements.

To Apply

If you like what we’re about and think you’ll be a good fit, we’d love to meet you!

Click apply to submit your application including a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for this position.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact:

Jill Dixon, Acting Executive General Manager Community Services on 0451 414 834

And if you have any questions about the application process, please contact:

[email protected] or call on 1300 106 016

Applications closing date: 4 April 2023

Who is Ability WA?

We began in 1951 as a small group of parents who formed an organisation looking for an innovative way to access care and support for their children with Cerebral Palsy. In 2022 we are recognised as one of WA’s leading disability service providers. Our sector has changed a lot over the years, and we have too. What remains the same is our dedication to our customers and our staff. We strive to make a difference in the lives of those living with disabilities by connecting with heart, achieving together, thinking differently and making things happen.

‘We reserve the right to extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date’

Ability WA is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Ability WA focuses on sourcing high calibre candidates through direct recruitment campaigns. Please do not send unsolicited agency CVs or contact Ability WA staff regarding unsolicited CVs.

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