About the role:

Based from either Sydney or Melbourne and reporting to the Regional Manager, our Roving Care Manager(s) are required to fill short term vacant Care Manager roles to effectively lead and manage the delivery of person-centred care of residents, ensuring the highest standard of ongoing assessment, care planning and evaluation and clinical governance. The Roving CM will be required to hold IPC Lead qualification. The IPC is the dedicated expert responsible to support the design, implementation and continuous improvement of infection prevention and control policies, procedures and practices within the homes. Care Managers are also key role models, demonstrating the Bupa Values.

As our Roving Care Manager, you will work as part of a team of empathetic and caring clinical professionals. You will support the General Managers in managing and leading the delivery of person-centred care of residents, ensuring the highest standard of ongoing assessment, care planning and evaluation and clinical governance, helping them to live longer, healthier, and happier lives.

The heart of the role:  

As our Care Manager, you will work as part of a team of empathetic and caring clinical professionals. You will support the General Manager(s) in managing and leading the delivery of person-centred care of residents, ensuring the highest standard of ongoing assessment, care planning and evaluation and clinical governance, helping them to live longer, healthier, and happier lives.

The Roving Care Manager role will be offered as a permanent, full-time position to oversee and support the clinical operations of Bupa Homes. We are inviting applications from experienced onshore candidates with valid rights to work in Australia and the flexibility to travel across Bupa Homes.

Duties include:

• Oversee the daily clinical operations of the care home
• Support and lead the care home clinical team including coaching, mentoring, staff allocations and delegation, performance management and education
• Review clinical incidents, complaints, and changes
• Lead compliance with AN ACC assessments
• Manage person-centred care planning and evaluation for residents - including case conferencing with families and carers
• Prepare and conduct clinical governance audits
• Oversee medication management in accordance with resident needs and legislative requirements
• Liaise with allied health, medical practitioners, and other services to provide optimal resident care

The Benefits

• Discounts on Health Insurance, Home, Contents and Landlord Insurance, Car Insurance, Travel Insurance, Pet Insurance
• VIVA Happier and Healthier - our employee wellbeing program. We’ve got your back. We support our people to be the best version of themselves, physically and mentally, so they can be the best support for our customers. If our customers deserve outstanding healthcare, then so do you. 
• Career development: You’ll have a real say in shaping the future direction of the business and your own career because we believe that when you grow, Bupa grows. 
• Access to leading training and professional development - supported by our quality education team and expert clinicians with a commitment to clinical excellence 
• Comprehensive induction and buddy program - we set you up for success from the outset and ease you into your new role with support 
• Be recognised and rewarded - Bupa Love Reward & Recognition Program ensures that the gratitude of our residents and their families is passed on to staff who deserve it 

What will you bring?

• Bachelor of Nursing with current AHPRA is essential
• Post grad qualification in aged care highly regarded
• Experience managing a minimum of 30 beds
• Proven track record in delivering quality clinical care within an aged care or acute setting
• Excellent clinical assessment skills and care planning capabilities
• Highly effective communication, leadership, and relationship management skills
• An understanding of Resident Rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes

Be at the Heart of It – your new team is ready to welcome you!                                                   

Just so you know, everyone will be required to complete pre-employment checks as part of the application process.  

Bupa cares about creating and sustaining a safe and inclusive workplace where our team members feel they belong regardless of gender identity (including how one chooses to express it), ethnicity, disability (physical, mental and/or sensory), sexual orientation, religion or life stage. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. If you require any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know at the time of your application. 

*Eligibility criteria and conditions apply