Exciting new executive leadership position with strategic clinical and operational focusHelp shape the future standard of aged care service deliveryBe part of an engaged and high performing leadership teamBe part of our exciting growth:Poised and eager to grow our service capability through diversification and expansion, Doutta Galla Aged Services seeks an inspirational and values-based Clinical Governance and Quality General Manager.Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working collaboratively as part of the Executive Leadership Team, you will provide leadership and oversight of the Clinical Governance Framework with a focus on Resident clinical care outcomes and compliance. The role will support the workforce and visiting practitioners to provide safe, quality clinical care as part of an holistic approach to aged care that is based on the needs, goals and preferences of residents in alignment with the Aged Care Quality Standards.The Clinical Governance and Quality General Manager will take the lead role in rapid response for clinical matters at Doutta Galla’s Aged Care Homes including infection control, outbreaks and emergency response ensuring Doutta Galla is well prepared and continually strengthening its readiness to respond.As Doutta Galla’s most senior clinical expert, you will lead a team committed to delivering and supporting the strategic direction and culture set by the organisation regarding the quality and safety of clinical care.Your ability to guide others using an adaptive and innovative style, with an ability to see beyond the day to day, developing and implementing key initiatives and using proven methodologies will be key to your success.You will also have:Expertise in leading and developing resource-effective organisation-wide clinical governance and quality improvement systems.Up to date knowledge of Commonwealth and State regulatory frameworks and requirements including the Aged Care Quality Standards.Highly developed collaboration, negotiation, relationship building and stakeholder management skills.Broad experience working with older people and people with disabilities.A track record of successfully defining policy and ensuring its compliance.Experience implementing and maintaining compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards and achieving accreditation.A current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse with current unconditional registration.Post graduate qualifications in Gerontology, Clinical Governance, Aged Care, Aged Psychiatry, Management, Health or similar. Nurse Practitioner qualifications will be well regarded. The Organisation:Doutta Galla Aged Services is a not for profit aged care organisation with over thirty years’ experience caring for people from a diverse range of backgrounds. At Doutta Galla we are proud of the diversity of our residents and staff - everyone is welcome. By joining Doutta Galla you will be able to give back to the community with the benefits of both professional development and attractive, not-for-profit salary packaging. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a role and with an organisation you can be proud of.Applications close: Monday 2nd August 2021.To apply: please submit a covering letter addressing the key criteria outlined above and current resume.For more information and a position description please visit Doutta Galla Aged Services website or enter the following web address to be directed to the careers page http://careers.dgas.org.au/. Enquiries to Recruitment Manager on +61 412 088 523.Agency enquiries will not be considered at this time.Doutta Galla prides itself on cultural diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer; all applicants will be considered for employment. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and be eligible to work in Aged Care under the Aged Care Act 1997 (Cth).Position Description AUDFootscray3011
