About the business

Care Forward is an innovative, leading provider of home care services. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit, Tasmanian community service provider with a focus on reablement, health and wellbeing. Our core business consists of the coordination and delivery of home support services and community care across Tasmania.

Job tasks and responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership and oversight to Care Partners and Clinical Stream Team Leaders, supporting the Clinical Manager in upholding a robust clinical governance framework that aligns with best practice standards and regulatory requirements.

• Assists in embedding a positive employee culture which respects individuals, supports change and encourages continuous learning and development to ensure a high standard of care and support is provided to consumers

• Assists with overall management of the Clinical Governance framework

• Assists with and oversees and supports the development & Review of service delivery forms, templates etc.

• Ensures and participates in the investigation, resolution/mitigation of service delivery related events (complaints, hazards, incidents, near misses).

• Ensures compliance with consumer file & clinical documentation management processes.

What We Offer

In return for your hard work, we offer a range of great benefits. We take the health and well-being of our employees seriously and encourage well-being at all levels.

• Join a fun and energetic work environment with a great consumer base

• Well supported professional development access

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support

• Flexible work arrangements supporting work/life balance

• Supported by evidence-based practice

• Salary range will be dependent on professional qualification.

• Dynamic team environment

• Winner 2018 Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards - Employer of Excellence in Aged Care

• Finalist 2019 Employer of Choice Awards (highly commended)

About You

You are an enthusiastic and dedicated leader with a genuine passion for enhancing the lives of our consumers. You’ll be able to empower a team of health professionals to deliver high-quality care and support. You’re confident working autonomously, and thrive in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment. You’re adaptable, enjoy building relationships, and excel in diverse and evolving settings

Minimum Requirements

• Registered Nurse Qualification

• Previous Management experience

• Experience working in an aged, health or community setting.

• Current motor vehicle driver's licence

• National Police Certificate obtained within the last three (3) months

• Working with Vulnerable People card.

Highly desirable

• Experience in Change Management in a complex environment

• An understanding of risk management principles, workplace health and safety and continuous quality improvement processes and their application in the workplace

• High level of relationship, team building and communication skills.

• A high level of understanding for Clinical Assessment, Care Coordination and Service delivery functions.

How to Apply

Provide a letter (two pages maximum) outlining your suitability for the position and why you are interested in applying for this opportunity. This should include what you would bring to the role.

A current Resume.

Further information

For further information, please contact our HR department at [email protected]