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Care Coordinator Clinical Team Leader

Sub-Acute Non Admitted

Grade 4A
Fixed Term Full or Part Time
(up to 80 hrs per fortnight) with ADO

The Position

We are seeking a suitably qualified Registered Nurse to join our professional Sub-Acute Non Admitted team. This fixed term full or part time position is available from mid February 2021 and includes working Monday to Friday. This role involves leadership, care coordination, assessment, education and responsible for clinical day to day coordination of the team. The successful applicant will be responsible for deputising for the Manager of Sub Acute Services and duties as delegated.

 The Region

The city of Horsham has a population of 19,500 and is a 300 kms from Melbourne on the Western Highway and 400kms to Adelaide. It is a well serviced city with diverse education and businesses, positioned at the northern end of the Grampians National Park, nearby lakes and world famous rock-climbing areas as well as being a wine and food hub.

The Health Service

Wimmera Health Care Group has an average of 325 births per year, 12,500 admissions and 4,600 operations and 16,000 ED attendances annually. We have a modern theatre complex, including a day procedure unit, a five-bed intensive care unit, and acute and subacute wards all set within a picturesque garden setting.

Key Selection Criteria include:

Essential:

• Tertiary qualification in nursing with current registration and authorisation to practise


• Current drivers licence


• Clinical knowledge and experience relevant to chronic disease


• Care Coordination and advanced assessment skills


• Demonstrated and ongoing commitment to professional development


• Advanced development of excellent communication, problem solving and time management skills, leadership and coordination skills, organisational and problem solving skills


• Understanding of chronic disease management and self-management principles


• Understanding of sub-acute non admitted health independence programs and services


• Computer literacy

Desirable:

• Previous experience in Team Leader role


• Experience working in a community based setting


• Knowledge of community support services


• Skills in motivational interviewing


• Demonstrated ongoing commitment to professional development

Attractive benefits offered by the organisation include:

• Salary packaging,


• Professional development and education programs,


• Employee Assistance Program,


• Comprehensive orientation program.


• Accrued Day Off (full time employees only)


• Flexible rostering


• Opportunities for career progression


• Free parking

This is a great opportunity to work in a diverse clinical environment and join a reputable rural health service dedicated to the provision of quality patient centred care and to meet the needs of the community.

For more information about this position view the Position Description and/or contact the person indicated below. Further information on Wimmera Health Care Group can be found on our website www.whcg.org.au or Facebook page.

Applications must be submitted online via e-recruit by the Closing Date.

Wimmera Health Care Group (WHCG) is committed to equal employment opportunity and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability.

WHCG encourages applications from people from culturally and / or linguistically diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We aim to provide a safe environment for our staff, patients, residents and clients which includes supporting and responding to disclosures of family violence issues.

Pre-employment checks: All applicants must be willing to undertake a national police check and Victorian Employee Working with Children check prior to commencement of employment.