Address- Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
- Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
- Work with like minded health professionals in optimising the patient experience
About the role
This is a part time role (32 hours per week) based at the historic Calvary Riverina Hospital. The role requires the occupant to demonstrate clinical expertise in discharge coordinating and supporting the process of planning for discharge from admission in collaboration with the Social worker and multidisciplinary team whilst recognising and acting in accordance with the Mission and Values of Calvary.
Your main duties will include:
- Co-ordinate key continuum of care projects including length of stay, discharge times, readmission prior to 28 days
- Oversight of length of stay and implementation of strategies in collaboration with NUMs to address length of stay management and discharge time
- Screening of patients at point of pre-admission / admission to identify complex discharge needs
About you
- Registered with AHPRA and maintain a current practising certificate
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Understanding of the discharge planning process
- Demonstrated knowledge of current nursing issues and practices pertaining to position
- Demonstrated understanding of risk management
- Basic computer skills
- Understanding of LOS and health funding rates
For further information please contact Brooke Wichman, A/g Director of Clinical Services on **************@calvarycare.org.au
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
- Paid parental leave
- Training, development pathways and career opportunities
- Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.
