Melaleuca is a medium-sized (48 bed), high care facility, who provide quality care for the elderly people from Devonport and the surrounding areas. Melaleuca is a non-profit, non-sectarian, non-political organisation managed by professional staff under the direction of a Board of Management, whose members serve in a voluntary capacity. Melaleuca, which emerged from a strong community commitment, has a vision to the future to keep abreast of modern technology and new caring techniques in order to maintain the highest levels of accommodation and care for our residents. We are proud of our "family" oriented facility that is small enough for staff to know all of our residents and families but large enough to provide a safe happy environment for the care, safety and well-being of our residents.

Our Mission: Working as a dedicated team to provide optimum care, consideration and dignity (for our Residents and Families) in a safe, and happy environment.

Our Facilities Check the Gallery for a few images of the facilities here at Melaleuca. For more specific details, please contact us on the telephone number or email provided on the Contact Us page.

Melaleuca Home for the Aged is a small community based not for profit residential home facility with 48 beds. We are a preferred aged care provider with a reputation of providing high quality care.

About the Role

The Clinical Care Director will provide leadership, management and mentoring to those within your clinical and care teams and throughout the organisation. You will have full clinical oversight of the Home, including management of clinical reporting and documentation, compliance with all Aged Care Standards and legislation, adherence to Melaleuca’s policies and procedures and ensuring clinical standards are continually improved.

To be successful in this role, you will be passionate about residential aged care, have solid clinical experience, proven leadership and management capabilities and a commitment for enhancing the life and wellbeing of residents. The ideal candidate will be a people manager, flexible, team orientated, highly organised with exceptional communication skills. In return, you will be supported by an experienced clinical team, CEO and Board.

Your skills and responsibilities

• Current practicing Certificate as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• A hands on approach to ensuring quality clinical care
• A focus on developing strong partnerships with staff, residents, families and service providers
• Demonstrated clinical leadership within the health care sector
• Demonstrated experience in managing  people

A negotiable salary package commensurate with experience and NFP benefits will be offered along with a comprehensive orientation program into the role.

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