Priya Salandy Email & Phone Number

Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Australia

Set up and managed a new Quality Assurance function for 2 nursing homes with 150 beds, disability services for 20 clients, and community services supporting 800 consumers. Member of Leadership Team providing strategic clinical guidance, reported to CEO, attended and reported to the Operational Risk & Quality Committee meetings. Led a team of 3 overseeing quality, trained and mentored the Clinical Services Manager. Procured and project managed implementation of many management systems… Show more Set up and managed a new Quality Assurance function for 2 nursing homes with 150 beds, disability services for 20 clients, and community services supporting 800 consumers. Member of Leadership Team providing strategic clinical guidance, reported to CEO, attended and reported to the Operational Risk & Quality Committee meetings. Led a team of 3 overseeing quality, trained and mentored the Clinical Services Manager. Procured and project managed implementation of many management systems transforming day-today operations and reporting. Liaised with Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC), ensured high quality standards, managed infection control, outbreak management (Covid-19), and incident reporting.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀🔵 Managed automated integration between MMS and CMS, cut duplication & documentation time by 50%.🔵 Set up new reporting function in CMS, simplified monthly reporting, cut time from 2 days to 6 hours per month.🔵 Procured & Implemented CompliSpace QMS system to ensure quality, governance, incident, risk, and compliance management. 🔵 Oversaw Infection Prevention Control Program, Covid-19 Outbreak Management Plan, & RAT testing pilot program. Show less

Member of Senior Management Team, reporting to General Manager Operations (GMO), led an overall team of 130 staff and 11 middle managers, led clinical governance and attended Board/Finance committee meetings. Oversaw day-to-day operations, care, support services, rostering, recruitment, contractors, and administration for a 90-bed facility and maintained bed occupancy above 80%. Oversaw procurement, implementation, administration, and maintenance of operation/clinical related services… Show more Member of Senior Management Team, reporting to General Manager Operations (GMO), led an overall team of 130 staff and 11 middle managers, led clinical governance and attended Board/Finance committee meetings. Oversaw day-to-day operations, care, support services, rostering, recruitment, contractors, and administration for a 90-bed facility and maintained bed occupancy above 80%. Oversaw procurement, implementation, administration, and maintenance of operation/clinical related services. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀🔵 Managed an operational annual budget of $7.5 million p.a. including procurement of clinical capital purchases.🔵 Implemented new operations structure which improved service delivery, clinical governance, significant cost savings.🔵 Project managed $8 million renovation of 30 bed Dementia Specific Unit and transitioned residents in 1 year.🔵 Set up new Flexible Shift Arrangement model in 2017 for permanent staff, which cut the casual pool by 30-40%.🔵 Managed procurement and upgrade of Client Management System (CMS) to meet new Aged Care Quality standards.🔵 Procured/employed online Medication Management System (MMS); halved time for medication admin procedures.🔵 Negotiated a Preferred Supplier agreement with new company to replace all existing 150 special beds. Show less

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Benetas is a Not for profit provider of wide range of aged care residential, and community-based services.Provided support to service areas during re-accreditation assessments and support visits for 13 Aged Care homes with a total of 1,097 beds. Part of the Quality Team reporting to the Quality Manager. Researched and reviewed clinical policies and procedures to reflect best practice, legislation and regulations and embedded continuous quality improvement.𝗞𝗲𝘆… Show more Benetas is a Not for profit provider of wide range of aged care residential, and community-based services.Provided support to service areas during re-accreditation assessments and support visits for 13 Aged Care homes with a total of 1,097 beds. Part of the Quality Team reporting to the Quality Manager. Researched and reviewed clinical policies and procedures to reflect best practice, legislation and regulations and embedded continuous quality improvement.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:🔵 Rolled out and implemented Client Management System (CMS) iCare across 13 aged care homes in 6 months.🔵 Led a leadership development and mentoring training program for 13 senior RNs nurses & Clinical Care Coordinators. 🔵 Conducted clinical research and developed a conference paper for Better Practice Conference held by the ACQSC. Show less

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Registered Nurse in Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Cardiothoracic Unit, Medical Assessment Unit

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

IHNA is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) of vocational education and training (VET) for health care sector.RTO Training Manager for Diploma of Nursing and Initial Registration for Overseas Qualified Nurse Program with ~10 direct reports, ~320 international nursing students p.a. and ~200 students in Certificate bridging courses p.a. Oversaw day-to-day RTO management, developed annual RTO budget and strategic business plan ensured smooth and efficient business operation and… Show more IHNA is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) of vocational education and training (VET) for health care sector.RTO Training Manager for Diploma of Nursing and Initial Registration for Overseas Qualified Nurse Program with ~10 direct reports, ~320 international nursing students p.a. and ~200 students in Certificate bridging courses p.a. Oversaw day-to-day RTO management, developed annual RTO budget and strategic business plan ensured smooth and efficient business operation and continuous improvement. Joined when IHNA was ~3 years old and contributed to 300% growth in revenue and to RTOs in 3 states VIC/NSW/WA and back office in India.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:🔵 Grew business by 300% over 4 years by creating networks in hospitals & aged care.🔵 Built relationships with 40+ hospitals/aged care homes across Australia for students’ placements.🔵 Increased from 6 to 8 batches of 30 international students🔵 Doubled batches of 40 Diploma of Nursing students.🔵 Ensured all students had 100% placement with over 95% successfully registered with AHPRA.🔵 Conducted industry consultation to develop the new Diploma of Nursing course.🔵 Completed internal, ISO and external audits - successfully passed ~6 audits by ASQA, VRQA and ANMAC. Show less

Warringal Private Hospital

Registered nurse in Medical Surgical, Coronary care and Oncology

Auburn House

Mews Aged Care Camberwell

Master’S In Health Administration (Mha), Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Key subjects: Australian Health System, Health Service Resource Management, Health Care Quality, HR Management, Program Development &.

Certificate Iv In Training & Assessment (Tae)

Graduate Certificate In Critical Care Nursing

Bachelors In Nursing, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Certificate Iv In Health Nursing, Enrolled Nurse