Facility Manager

Description:

Facility Manager – Nubeena, Tasmania
About the organisation:
A long-established provider of quality community and aged care services across Tasmania. You’ll find us in three main locations: Franklin, Dover and Nubeena.
Through our people, grow to be the most trusted aged care provider of choice for wellness and quality of life. To ensure all ageing Tasmanians can lead meaningful lives through the provision of high quality, safe and compassionate aged care services.

• Location – Nubeena, Tasmania
• Position Title - Facility Manager
• Reports to - Executive Manager Clinical Services
• Significant Working Relationships - All Staff, Relatives, Visitors, Volunteers, Advocates
• Employment - Full time 76 hours per fortnight
• This position is open Australian citizen, Permanent Resident or with AU full working rights visa (must provide Immi grant visa)

Position Purpose:
The Facility Manager is responsible for managing diverse multi-disciplinary teams, financial and physical resources, and risk at Tasman. This role is pivotal in supporting the Executive Manager Clinical and Hotel Services in meeting our strategic intent and objectives through the Operational Plan. Strong interpersonal skills, a high level of emotional intelligence and effective stakeholder management are key competencies for successful delivery of Tasman’s personalised services.
This role is accountable for the overall operational and financial management of Tasman and must ensure all teams comply with relevant legislation, manage risk effectively and deliver care that encompasses a strong and positive wellbeing for our clients. He/she is responsible to the Executive.
Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage Tasman’s budget for the facility delivering positive returns. Including roster management
• Focuses on achieving budget target occupancy levels.
• The Facility is managed within the parameters of the budget.
• Recommendations are made on the acquisition, replacement and maintenance of plant and equipment within the Capex Budget
• Manages the delivery of quality nursing services and to care recipients using a multidisciplinary approach.
• Co-ordinates the function of multidisciplinary meetings for the purpose of quality outcomes for care recipients.
• Ensure the maintenance and accuracy of documentation in accordance with regulations.
• Provides feedback to care recipients on outcomes from Continuous Improvement and Clinical activities.
• Oversee the nursing and assessment care planning process ensuring involvement of care recipients and/or their representatives, as well as all levels of staff.
• Drive the Mission, Vision and Values of Huon Regional Care and work for its achievement and aspire to attain a standard of excellence in work practices.
• Continue participation in own self-development, including attending educational programs.
• Act as a clinical resource within Tasman.
• Conduct and participate in performance appraisals as required.
• Develop and facilitate the staff induction program within Tasman.
• Ensure practices reflect care recipient confidentiality regarding information, including medical history and information told in confidence.
• Maintain adequate nursing and care staff levels for the safe delivery of care-to-care recipients.
• Responsible for the nursing and care staff annual leave plans.
• Participates in Management meetings and other committees as required and disseminates information appropriately.
• Identify unsafe environment and work practices and accept responsibility for intervention and active participation in WHS programs.
• Understand and follow HRC’s procedures for the reporting of incidents and potential Worker’s Compensation Claims
• Implement correct fire safety procedures and attend fire drills as required. Operate as a Chief Fire Warden when required

About You:

• Knowledge of contemporary practice and its application.
• Demonstrates passion about clinical management.
• Knowledge of the legal requirements, relevant policies and procedures of the practice setting. Demonstrated clinical competence and expertise in the clinical area.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills including conflict resolution.
• Ability to act in the preceptor role and support and guide other members of staff.
• Problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to motivate and organise self and staff.
• Knowledge of research methods and Quality Improvement programs and the ability to apply these principles.
• Demonstrated competence in organisational management.
• Be outcomes driven.
• This position is open Australian citizen, Permanent Resident or with AU full working rights visa (must provide Immi grant visa)

What’s on offer:

• Competitive per annum salary + superannuation
• Salary sacrifice
• Accommodation support if required/upon approval
• Work mobile and laptop
• EAP support
• Career development and training opportunities etc.

If you, or someone you know are interested in hearing more about this position or any other vacancies we have here at Searson Buck, NurseLine, please get in touch with Evita Ayap eayap@searsonbuck.com.au