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Form of workReference Number: 42092: DOMICILIARY COORDINATOR Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT) Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)
About Northern Health:
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.
Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD, Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be!
The Role:
An exciting opportunity exists for enthusiastic Registered Midwife/Nurse to join the Women’s and Children’s leadership team at Northern Health.The Domiciliary Coordinator is a Registered Midwife/Nurse who demonstrates expert knowledge and skills whilst assuming a prominent management focus within the unit. The Coordinator is an integral member of the department management team, assisting the NUM in the course of their duties to ensure efficient operation of the after birth home care services.
We are currently seeking a Permanent Part-Time Domiciliary Coordinator in the Birthing Support unuit.
The Coordinator handles the department's nursing, midwifery and allied resources, as well as the daily run of visits for midwifery staff and is a valuable resource for all Domiciliary staff. Is capable of troubleshooting and assisting staff when there is a clinical problem, as well as acting as a point of escalation. When necessary, the Coordinator supports and aids with ward, home and neonatal visits, and is also in charge of organising patient Insourcing and Outsourcing.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- High standard of communication skill and resource person with the unit
- At least 5 years of post-graduation experience.
- Have previously held or are now holding a leadership position, such as ANUM.
- Have prior Domiciliary experience.
- Commitment to quality women-centre care and quality improvement
- Good leadership skills and operation knowledge of the unit
- Proven ability to work in a collaborative and high-pressure environment
- Accredited to complete newborn examinations
- Current Victorian Driver's license
- Prepare and present reports on activity at the monthly Divisional Quality meetings.
Next Steps . . .
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.
For further details please contact: Seda Kiroglu, Midwifery Unit Manager- Maternity and Women’s Health Unit at
Applications close on 13 February 2024
Why work at the Northern Health?
We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:
- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive’ program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
- A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs’
- Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library
or a glimpse of life at NH, click here.
Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.
