The posting
At Estia Health, we’re more than just a workplace: we’re a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference. If you’re passionate about aged care and want to be part of something meaningful, then we want to hear from you.
Everyday, over 14,000 employees choose to make a difference at Estia Health, sharing a joint purpose to enrich and celebrate the lives of our residents. With 96 homes (and growing), across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, you will play a part in positively impacting the lives of our residents and their families.
Join us in playing a special role in the future of aged care.
About the Role
12 months Full-time contract position
As Funding Business Partner, you will ensure optimal AN-ACC funding is achieved for all residents within your assigned portfolio of homes by auditing resident care documentation, working collaboratively with stakeholders and providing our homes with funding support and advice.
This role requires travelling across the homes.
The Funding Business Partner will have varied responsibilities, including:
- Ensure consistent application of the Government funding rules within the assigned portfolio of homes.
- Maintain a schedule of AN-ACC assessments and reassessments.
- Effectively influence key stakeholders by providing sound advice and support to ensure relevant care documentation (including medical history information, care assessments, care plans, charts, progress notes and other records) is completed in a timely manner and is readily available for the external ANACC assessments.
- Audit resident care documentation within the scope of AN-ACC requirements to ensure it is up-to-date, complete, accurately reflects residents' care needs and complies with relevant legislation, standards, policies and procedures.
- Maintain effective communication and build business relationships with key stakeholders and AN-ACC assessment organisations.
- Review relevant data, reports and documentation to identify opportunities and areas of underperformance; develop and recommend improvement strategies to key stakeholders.
- Assist Residential Aged Care Managers and Clinical Directors to identify risks in funding-related processes and documentation and implement risk-mitigation strategies.
You'll thrive in this role if you have:
- Experience working in the Aged Care Sector and competence in Nursing Practice.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting assessments and developing care plans.
- Previous experience in the application of the AN-ACC tool is highly desirable.
- Computer literacy and experience using care documentation systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organisation, coordination and time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to build solid business relationships.
- Current driver's license and ability to travel to our homes on a regular basis.
Benefits available:
- Retail savings with the Blue Light Card
- Discounted car hire
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Free Wellbeing App to support your mental and physical health
- Novated leasing for vehicles
- Workplace banking support
- ACN membership discounts for nurses
- Discounted health insurance with nib health
- Discounted JB HiFi
Estia Health is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. If you need assistance to participate in our application process, please let us know.
Please be advised that we do not accept emailed applications for this position. To apply, simply click the 'Apply' button and follow the instructions provided.
Note: All shortlisted applicants will need to pass the required background checks. During the influenza season, all staff are required to provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination. If you are interested in a role, please ensure you apply online, as we do not accept emailed resumes.
