AddressClinical Intake Nurse Coordinator
- Above Award rate + 11.5% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging
- Permanent part time 30.4 hrs per fortnight (job share).
- Two consecutive days per week, to be negotiated.
About Karuna
Karuna Hospice Services offers a unique community-based palliative care service, established in 1992.
Our team of dedicated professional clinicians (nursing, medical, spiritual care and allied health practitioners) and corporate staff work seamlessly to offer this service to the Brisbane community, assisting clients needing palliative care support in their place of choice.
As a result of over 30 years’ experience, Karuna has developed models of care and education to help families understand, prepare for and face the end of life with calm and acceptance.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference and work alongside a passionate and collaborative team who love what they do.
About the role
The Clinical Intake Nurse Coordinator (CINC) role is pivotal within the Community Services Team as it serves as the initial point of contact for all Karuna patients and their families.
We are seeking a highly motivated registered nurse who combines clinical expertise with strong communication and administrative skills, along with a compassionate approach to patient interaction.
Responsibilities include reviewing and triaging referrals, scheduling patient visits and phone calls, triaging urgent patient enquiries, providing support to the clinical team, and maintaining accurate records. The role may also include patient visits as needed.
This is a job share position where both team members are required to provide coverage for each other during periods of annual and long service leave.
To be successful in the role you will have:
- Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, preferably in palliative care.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skills to effectively engage and collaborate with patients, families, multidisciplinary teams, external health care providers and referrers.
- High level of proficiency in the use of business software and clinical care relationship management applications.
Requirements for the role:
- Current nursing/midwifery registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Current QLD Type C class driver's licence.
We offer
- 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading plus access to long service leave entitlements after 5 years of continuous service
- Access to $15,900 not-for-profit salary packaging benefits and $2,650 entertainment package that will increase your take home pay
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Work/life balance, variety and flexibility
- Learning and development opportunities to support your role
- Great support team including executive leadership and board support.
Application process:
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume along with a cover letter (up to 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience.
For a copy of the position description, please email Emma Anderson, People & Culture Advisor at ***********@karuna.org.au.
Application Due Date:
4 pm, Friday 5 July 2024.
