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SalaryAre you an Allied Health Professional or Registered Nurse looking for something different?
About the role
An opportunity exists in the Discharge Support & Liaison team commencing in a fixed term position until June 2024. Applications are encouraged from Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Speech Pathologists, Podiatrists and Dietitians with an interest in helping patient's access appropriate services to enable timely discharge from hospital.
The Discharge Support & Liaison team is responsible for working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary clinical teams to facilitate patient flow from the admitted inpatient setting through to the most appropriate pathway to prevent readmission and ensure that all patients receive the right care at the right time and in the right place.
Position Overview:
- Fixed term, part time (64 hours per fortnight) position until June 2024.
As a health professional with a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience, you will have developed knowledge and skills in the subacute and community setting. You will also have a demonstrated ability to participate in a changing organisation with creativity and flexibility, advanced skills in time management, organisation, planning, problem solving and prioritization. Highly developed interpersonal skills, an ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team is also essential
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
- Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
- Internal and external professional development opportunities;
- A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
- Excellent terms and conditions of employment.
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH .
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
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How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 4 February 2024. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2021 – 2026 or Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employees) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024, with the appropriate discipline classification Allied Health Professional Grade 2 / Registered Nurse Community Health Nurse.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
- Police Record Check
- Employee Working with Children's Check
- Current Immunisation status
