• Full time, fixed term maternity leave contract for 14 months
• Corpus Christi, Aged Care, VMCH, Clayton
• Not for Profit – Excellent salary packaging benefits

About the role:

Provide clinical leadership in all aspects of operations at Corpus Christi, Clayton, ensuring our residents receive the highest quality person centred care. 

Essential for success in this role is self-motivation, a high level of organisation and time management skills with an exceptional attitude regarding teamwork, including the willingness to pitch in and go the extra mile as required!

This role is Monday to Friday, with working hours from 9.00am to 5.00pm each day.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Manage the day to day clinical operations
• Coordinate and manage nursing staff, carers, residents, families, support staff and relevant community care teams
• Develop and facilitate effective teams through leadership, team goals, role-modelling and clear communication
• Ensure the provision of high levels of clinical care to support resident’s physical, psychological, spiritual and social wellbeing
• Advocate for individuals/groups within organisational and management structure

About you:

• Registered Nurse qualifications with current and valid AHPRA
• Current Nursing experience and clinical expertise
• Previous leadership experience as a Care Manager (2+years) within Aged Care large facilities
• A passion to coach, lead, manage and support staff to achieve clinical care excellence
• An understanding and ability to ensure compliance with residential Aged Care standards, legislative requirements, ANACC etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills and patience

Why VMCH?

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

• Excellent Salary Packaging benefits
• A competitive salary
• Professional development
• A positive and supportive workplace culture 
• Employee Assistance Program

About us

VMCH is a Catholic, not-for-profit organisation that has been helping others for over 100 years.

As a Catholic organisation, our values underpin the work we do. We are especially committed to supporting people who are disadvantaged and marginalised, by creating choices, offering hospitality and building inclusive, compassionate and sustainable communities.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you. 

To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, an Australian Criminal History Check, Evidence of Flu Vaccination and a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check. You may also be required to supply an International Police Check.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.