About the Organisation

Delivering care across a Nursing Home and Independent Living Units, this community-established regional provider is known for consistently providing a high standard of care within Tenterfield.

About the Role

Reporting directly into the Director of Nursing, the ADON will preside over a team of 10 Registered Nurses across two facilities - a hostel and Nursing Home, supported by the care team in delivering continuous high-quality to its residents amongst an expanding portfolio.

The ADON will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the care quality delivery across both care centre locations.
• Delivering hands-on clinical care, a couple days per week, with other days dedicated to administrative tasks.
• Manage clinical operations and develop care plans.
• Leading and managing a small team of Registered Nurses to promote a positive team culture and meet desired performance measures.
• Evaluate performance of nursing staff and assisting in improvements regarding training and education.
• Assist in quality and compliance measures and ensure accreditation continuation.
• Assist and act in the Director of Nursings' absence in leave circumstances.
• Be part of an on-call roster.

About You

This role will suit an existing Assistant Director of Nursing, with consideration towards a Nurse Manager with substantial experience in an acting role as an ADON.

• A Bachelor's Degree' in Nursing.
• A currently registered (AHPRA) Nursing licence.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining quality systems within the care environment, preferably aged and community care or health care system.
• Strong, oral written and communication skills.
• Highly organised and self-motivated, with sound time management skills.
• A passion for Aged Care and a desire to make a difference to lives of residents.

What's on Offer

• Long term view for the role with an outlook for progression.
• On-site accommodation for the successful applicant to aid in the potential relocation process.
• Opportunity to drive a expanding portfolio.