NUM Logan Lodge Jan 25

at  Swan Hill District Health

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Logan Lodge is located in 29 High Street, on the main campus site. Logan Lodge provides high care and respite
care. The facility has 45 private single rooms, each with an ensuite. There is a communal dining area for residents
along with an adjoining separate room for private family functions. The dining area is in close proximity to a
multipurpose activity area that is available for resident social and recreational needs. Within the facility there are 3
individually themed internal courtyards and 6 outdoor terraces, including a BBQ facility to provide an outdoor living,
dining and a pleasurable social experience for you, your family and friends.
Families will find the location ensures ease of access for visitation, with proximity to public transport and the town
centre.
The Nurse Unit Manager of Logan Lodge is responsible for the safe care of all the consumers who live in the home,
and the staff who work there. This role has a focus on the provision of Safe and Quality care for all consumers using a
Continuous Quality Improvement lens at all times. The role will directly report to Director of Nursing: Ageing and Care
at Home.
We are currently looking for suitable candidate to join our dynamic team. The role is full time 1.0 EFT fortnight Monday
to Friday (7am to 3:30pm) for six months contract with potential permanent role.

RESPONSIBILITIES: MANAGEMENT:

Provide a safe and comfortable home for the consumers who choose to
live in this unit, and the staff who work there.
Provide leadership and direction to consumers, consumer families, staff,
volunteers and community members within the unit.
Monitor care uses evidence based practice methods.
Co-ordinate all management within the unit to ensure compliance with
standards and expected care outcomes.
Monitor and audit to assess legislative compliance.
Assess and evaluate staff competence utilising performance appraisal
process, and performance management if underperforming.
Support staff to grow and thrive within the role of their work in the unit.
The NUM is responsible for the co-ordination of Infection prevention and
control reporting and infection control activities undertaken by the
educators and the Infection Prevention and Control champions and
consultant.
Contribute to overall budget management particularly in accuracy of
AN-ACC assessment and staff rostering.
Manage the rostering, staff replacement, leave approval and fortnightly
pays, ensuring rosters are published by Clinical Admin within the required
timeframe.
Liaise with all members of the Health Care Team, to ensure a holistic
approach to care provision for each consumer.
Reinforce organizational values to all staff to ensure conformity and
compliance.
Maintain unit equipment and identify replacement/additional items in line
with organizational priorities.
Ensure all supporting documentation is current, complete and submitted in
a timely manner for Aged Care Accreditation and AN-ACC validation
purposes.
Participate in the recruitment and retention of suitably qualified staff to
ensure all consumer care and unit functions are met.
Chair, attend and contribute to meetings as appropriate.

OUR PURPOSE: CONNECTED CARE / BEST EXPERIENCE

SHDH commits to meet the growing health care needs of our community
through our new vision to provide better connected care and to achieve the
best care experience.
Privacy and Confidentiality: SHDH are committed to protecting patient and staff privacy and confidentiality,
as it is an important aspect of our commitment to providing high quality
services. In accordance to both the Health Records Act and the Information
Privacy Act, information should only be used and disclosed for the primary
purpose of its collection.
Each employee has a responsibility to adhere to SHDH’s Privacy and
Confidentiality Policy, as it is a condition of employment. Any breach of the
rules of privacy and/or confidentiality relating to health service business,
patients or medical records will result in disciplinary action.
Mandatory Training: All employees must be aware of and complete designated mandatory training
within the required time frame.

SAFETY: RESPONSIBILITIES: IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EVERY STAFF MEMBER TO:

Take reasonable care for their safety and the safety of others while at
work.
Report accidents, incidents and potential hazards as soon as reasonably
practicable to their supervisor and record on VHIMS reporting system.
Advise their supervisor if they have an injury or illness that may affect
their ability to perform the inherent requirements of their position.
Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures as detailed in the
Emergency Procedures Manual.
Complete all Mandatory training requirements as identified and directed.
Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all SHDH O.H.
& S. online Policies and Procedures.
Asset Management: Staff with asset management responsibilities are required to adhere to the
Asset Management Policy and Protocols.
Review: Completion of My Work Plan on a yearly basis.
Previous Revision dates: September 2013, July 2016, March 2017, Nov 2020, Aug2021, Feb 22, Mar 23,
May 2024