Clinical Team Leader

Job No: KALYRA10

Location: Woodcroft

Employment Status: Part Time

No. of Vacancies: 2

Closing Date: 30 Nov 2017 AEST

About the Organisation 

Kalyra Communities is a not-for-profit provider of residential aged care, community care, retirement living and accommodation services. Kalyra Communities practices the values of caring, quality service, accountability, respect, teamwork, open communication, honesty and enjoyment.

Position Unique Contribution

Deliver clinical care and service including the coordination of the delivery of nursing and personal care to residents in an assigned unit, to maintain and improve their quality of life. Provide operational team leadership to nurses and care workers to enable efficient operation of the unit and ensure compliance with standards, policies, and procedures.

Clinical Team Leader has accountability to:

• Deliver clinical care and nursing services to residents.
• Liaise with resident stakeholders including, but not limited to, family members and appropriate health professionals.
• Creation and maintenance of resident care plans for all residents in assigned unit.
• Oversee all resident assessment activities and complete regular audits of nursing practices particularly in relation to clinical care and resident wellbeing and satisfaction, identifying themes and implementing continuous improvement initiatives as appropriate.
• Provide ongoing coaching and professional development to clinical staff.
• Support the Care Manager, providing operational/day to day leadership to nursing and care worker team members in assigned unit.
• Maintain a safe working environment.

The person we are looking for will have: 

• Strong commitment to excellence and quality outcomes in Residential Aged Care
• Sound knowledge of ACFI, Accreditation Standards & Aged Care legislative requirements
• The ability to apply continuous quality improvement principles
• Time management skills
• The ability to mentor, support and provide education to staff
• Well developed communication skills and computer literacy
• Current registration with AHPRA.

 There are 2 positions on offer:

WEST WING

EAST WING

Benefits of Working with Kalyra Communities

Kalyra Communities recognises that the provision of its services relies on the skill, commitment and dedication of its employees.  Kalyra provides many Employee Rewards that are available to all employees such as:

• Salary Packaging
• Meal Card
• Education and Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Well-Being Program
• Staff Appreciation Dinner
• Morning tea each day

(there may be some conditions affecting the availability of some Employee Rewards)

Position details

Please click on the link for a full copy of the Position Description

How to Apply

Before you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position.  You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below.  You will also be asked to attach your current resume which should include two recent employment related referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume.  A cover letter is not mandatory, but may be added if so desired. 

For telephone enquiries, please contact Margot Strachan, Human Resource Manager on 8278 0321.  Applications should arrive no later than 5.00 p.m. on 30th November 2017. 

PLEASE NOTE: Once you have commenced your application you cannot save and continue at a later stage. 

Pre-employment Screening

In the event you are shortlisted for an interview, and are then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you must be prepared to undergo the following pre-employment screening processes as part of the selection process:

• Pre-employment Medical Assessment
• National Police Check
• Reference Checks - Please include two work related referees in your resume for reference checking purposes - please ensure your referee details are current and are people that have supervised you.