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- Time Fixed Term Position- prefer full time but will consider job share for suitable candidates
- Opportunity to work with in a Multi-disciplinary Team
- Innovative Model of Care across hospital & in-home nursing
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
About Department
The Better@Home Team is a small and supportive team with a diverse group of professionals who are passionate about supporting patients to receive specialised care closer to home, improving patient wellbeing and enhancing patient outcomes in our community.
This State initiative seeks to integrate home-delivered and virtual care models supporting the way we view and deliver health care to our patients ensuring it is truly person-centered.
Providing strong leadership to build and maintain a high functioning and performing Better@Home service, through role modelling behaviours and attributes that support teamwork and enabling clinicians to develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
About the Role
This exciting Registered Nurse role will work across the suite of services under Better@Home including our Rehab@Home and Care Coordination programs to support patients to receive more specialised care at Home enhancing their recovery, reducing time spent in hospital or the need to come to hospital.
To work with and support a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) including direct support to Allied Health Assistances and attending weekly MDT meetings to ensure a collaborative approach to patient goals and plans.
Actively coordinate multiple program stakeholders to ensure the patients receive the right care, at the right time and setting of choice. Promote Better@Home across the organisation actively identifying patients suitable for the programs both “admitted” and “non admitted” services.
Work within a multi-disciplinary team to tailor individual care plans, daily monitoring of symptoms and regular coaching to improve their activation in their health.
Supporting patient’s and their carer with future planning of important referrals to support independence & better health is key component of is coordination role.
Duties
- Coordinate, Develop or Implement individual care plans that focus on the outcomes that matter to patients
- Deliver a “team” response to patient outcomes, working closely with specialists, GP's, Nurse Consultants, and the wider MDT in all aspects of the journey. Including effective and timely communication.
- Provide competent nursing assessment, nursing practice and discharge planning across the Better@Home program including Rehab@Home and Care Coordination services.
- Complete case notes and statistics regularly and efficiently.
- Continue to look for opportunities to develop and enhance the program and relay ideas to the team
Application
- Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application
- Statement addressing Mandatory Job Requirements as outlined in the position description including qualifications and experience
- For full application details and a copy of the position description, please refer to our website https://centralgippslandhealth.mercury.com.au/SearchResults.aspx
All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check.
At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and abilities, with inclusion being essential to our mission and reflective of the community we serve.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sour
