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Form of workHealth Independence Program (HIP) Liaison RN
- RN Grade 3B Y1 (YU11) CAPR 2
- Part time, fixed term position from 19/02/2024 - 07/09/2024.
- 16 hrs/week, Tuesdays and Thursdays preferred.
- Parental Leave cover position.
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the HIP Complex Care Management Team:
The four specialist services (Respiratory, Heart Failure, Diabetes, Generalist Care Management) within the HIP Complex Care team aim to assist people with chronic disease and aged and/or complex needs who frequently use hospitals or are risk of hospitalisation. Our intention is to assist these vulnerable people to remain living at home and to prevent unnecessary representation to the Emergency Department or admission to Hospital.
The HIP Liaison RN works with the Respiratory and Heart Failure Outreach services to assist in the prioritisation of new referrals and provide timely initial phone contact with clients.
About you
To be successful in this role you'll bring with you:
- Clinical experience in the management of people with heart failure and respiratory disease.
- Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written form.
- Client Centred approach to service delivery.
- Ability to work flexibly and effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting.
- Sensitivity to the needs of patients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Our benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
- Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
Inclusion at Austin
We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+, and people of any age.
Work with us!
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager.
