AddressThis is an exciting new position providing support to people presenting to Emergency Departments across Northern Sydney Local Health District with complex chronic health and social care needs. The aim of the program is to provide a whole of person care approach tailored to the individuals needs to address the factors driving frequent Emergency Department use.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 11 May 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 3Remuneration: $2,598.60 per week - $2,646.90 per weekHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ487812
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
Where you'll be working
The role is based at Macquarie Hospital, North Ryde; however, the interventions will be provided in the community across NSLHD, in clients homes with in-reach to all four Emergency Departments in NSLHD (Royal North Shore Hospital, Ryde Hospital, Hornsby Hospital and Northern Beaches Hospital).
What you'll be doing
The Emergency Department to Community (EDC) is a program that works closely with patients who frequently present to Emergency Departments across Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD). EDC provides tailored intensive case management and specialist care to clients in the community, improving their health and reducing the need for Emergency Department presentation. The service delivery model will include provision of community care in clinics and client homes, and in reach to all four Emergency Departments in NSLHD (Royal North Shore Hospital, Ryde Hospital, Hornsby Hospital and Northern Beaches Hospital).
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria- Registered with Authority to Practice with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Minimum seven years full time post graduate experience with 5 years full time equivalent in the specialty field. Specialty field relevant to the EDC program includes mental health, drug and alcohol, pain service and/or community health. In addition, the applicant must have an approved post graduate qualification (minimum Grad Diploma/Certificate level) or evidence of working towards Masters’ level qualification.
- What experience do you have working with clients with complex health and social needs, particularly those with mental health, drug and alcohol and pain, based in the community.
- What experience do you have working with varied stakeholders including health and non government organisations to plan, coordinate and evaluate plans of care to address complex health and social needs.
- What experience do you have in providing leadership, performance monitoring and evaluation for a program.
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Applications Close: 22 May 2024
Tentative Interview: Week Commencing 27 May 2024
