WHO WE ARE

St Agnes’ Catholic Parish is a dynamic not-for-profit organisation located in idyllic Port Macquarie providing education, early childhood services, aged care and community services to the community. The Parish is currently on an exciting journey of change and growth as we seek to develop innovative approaches to serving the needs of the people within our community and exceeding their service expectations. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role of Manager, Clinical Safety & Quality is to support management teams across the St Agnes’ Care & Lifestyle business to ensure the organisation achieves compliance by having robust processes and systems that are compliant with relevant laws, regulations and requirements. In addition, this position is responsible for taking charge of the implementation and constant improvement of infection control policies and practices across the organisation.

The main responsibilities of the role are:

• Lead and coordinate the development of policies and procedures, managing and evaluating policy systems, using evidence-based practice.
• Work with the services to identify key areas of relevant standards for auditing to identify gaps in practice and process.
• Provide leadership and guidance in external assessment and recertification audits and internal quality audits. 
• Review, improve and support the clinical, quality, risk and compliance framework across St Agnes’ Care & Lifestyle. 
• Develop and implement infection control policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Provide leadership and direction to team members ensuring all information relevant to the work performed is communicated effectively.

The position will be offered to the successful applicant as a Max Term - Full Time Role starting August 2024 for the duration of 6 months, working 76hrs a fortnight from Monday – Friday. 

WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES 

• Attractive remuneration of up to $68.50 Per hour (This illustration is based on Full Time basis of 76hrs a fortnight utilising the salary packaging benefit, including shift and penalty allowances).
• Working for a reputable, longstanding, values-based organisation.
• A commitment to providing a responsive and supportive work environment.
• Salary Packaging options of up to $15,900 Tax Free, plus $2,650 Meals & Entertainment Card 17.5 % annual leave loading.
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family.
• As a corporate partner of Westpac, employees will have access to special offers, discounts and financial information. 
• You will have access to great employee perks including Fitness Passport & discounted Allied health services, I.E Remedial massage, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology ETC.
• Paid professional learning and development.
• Support of a full time Nurse Educator.
• Career advancement opportunities and study assistance for approved courses.
• Generous employee referral program.

WHO YOU ARE 

• Commitment to work in harmony with Catholic Values and Principles.
• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent with current AHPRA registration (Required).
• Practical experience in a health or community services sector or a quality, risk, compliance and safety role (Required).
• Qualification in infection prevention and control (Highly desirable).
• Tertiary qualifications and/or industry experience in quality, risk and compliance within aged or disability care. (Highly desirable).
• Current knowledge of Australian Aged Care Quality Standards, accreditation requirements, WHS legislation and the principles of aged and resident / client legislation.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work with a Person-Centred Philosophy.

HOW TO APPLY

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For further information about the role, please contact Paige at Human Resources PH: 02 6588 7444.

Applicants will be required to undergo employment screening. This includes a criminal history check and referencing for all employees and any additional checks depending on role.

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in Australia.

Please apply immediately if interested. Applications will be actioned upon submission.