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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3
Remuneration: $108,595 - 112,114 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ457493
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.
What you'll be doing
The Disability Navigator is responsible for coordination of effective clinical and operational processes that support staff in the timely commencement and progressing of NDIS applications for inpatients, so as to minimize lengths of stay associated with the NDIS approval and planning process.
The Disability Navigator will assist staff in navigating and implementing relevant resources (internal and external) that support NDIS access, planning and escalation requirements, as well supporting the development of NDIS Champions to build NDIS capability across Western Sydney Local Health District.
The Disability Navigator will assist to improve the care experience for people with disability, their families and informal supports by facilitating continuity, coordination and transfer of care between admitted and community settings.
The Disability Navigator will provide guidance, leadership and advice to facilities to support the needs of people with disabilities who present to hospital in collaboration with the NDIS and SASH/ComPacks Coordinator.
Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District
· Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For fulltime staff)
· Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
· Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
· Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
· Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW, (not available for temp employees- remove if position temporary)
· Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
· Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
· Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
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Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport)
Essential Criteria:
Qualification: Tertiary qualifications for relevant profession. Social Worker – Must hold as a minimum a bachelor’s degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Registration: General registration with AHPRA (for relevant professions)
Selection Criteria: * Relevant tertiary qualifications and relevant clinical experience as an Allied Health Clinician Level 3 as required by the health professionals state award.
- Demonstrated advanced clinical reasoning, experience and practice skills as relevant to assessment and treatment of people with a disability and/or functional impairment, including a high level understanding of the NDIS.
- Demonstrated ability to apply advanced clinical reasoning skills, exercise independent professional judgment and operate autonomously with minimum direct clinical supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex issues impacting on the safety and independent functioning of patients.
- Experience coordinating/navigating care for people with complex needs (including where behaviours of concern are present) across multiple services and agencies and the understanding of applying reasonable adjustments in the hospital setting.
- Demonstrated experience of effective negotiation, collaboration and communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders including presenting information to a wide audience.
- Hold a current driver’s license valid within Australia
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For role related queries or questions contact Anastasiya Ignatievsky on Anastasiya.Ignatievsky@health.nsw.gov.au / 0438 498 409 OR Luke Taylor on Luke.Taylor1@health.nsw.gov.au / 0427 287 072.
Applications Close: 27th February 2024
