ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Baptcare is a purpose driven and faith-based organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia, providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.
At Baptcare, our values are deeply rooted in the principles of Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect, and Effectiveness. These values guide us in all aspects of our operations and interactions, shaping our corporate culture and driving our success ​. ​
About the Role
We are seeking a diligent and proactive Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to join the team at Hedley Sutton Community located in Camberwell, Victoria on a full-time ongoing basis.
This role will be part of the facility’s Senior Management Team and will be expected to ensure that all staff deliver high quality care according to the Aged Care Standards and that the delivery of this care meets the needs of the residents and all requirements within Baptcare’s policies and procedures.

Ensures care reflects current best practice guidelines & respects the individual consumer’s needs & preferences with dignity.
Ensures all staff are aware of - and adhere to - Baptcare policies & procedures as framework for provision of high-quality care
Ensure staff has appropriate equipment & training to provide care. If not, can proactively alert site Manager to action.
Ensures all staff (casual & permanent) are clear on documentation requirements & ensure clear, consistent & compliant records are maintained for their area.
Contribute to the service being welcoming to all consumers
Attend site meetings & mandatory staff training as required or directed by site Manager. Encourage & facilitate educational development of the team – ensure own awareness of educational options & communicate same regularly.
Liaise with both internal & external customers (consumers, families, contractors & visitors) in a compassionate, helpful manner that best reflects the Baptcare Mission & Vision statement.
Ensures all required reporting (risk, audits, reviews) are completed as per schedules & ensures appropriate reporting & action if results under expected limits.
Manages Aged Care funding assessments & ensures full completion of required documentation within required time frames. Monitors Resident health status in a comprehensive, regular manner to ensure any options for ACFI re-assessment are initiated.
About You
You are passionate about continuing to grow your careers within the Aged Care industry. Solution focused and wanting to make a difference, you align your approach to strategize for achieving organisational and divisional goals. You are an employee that instils trust in your clients by demonstrating compassion and diligence.
Working as a leader a part of a close-knit team, you collaborate with and support others, demonstrating respect in your day-to-day actions.