STROKE COORDINATOR

Stroke Coordinator 

About Bass Coast Health 

Bass Coast Health (BCH) is the major public healthcare provider within the Bass Coast Shire in South Gippsland. It is an integrated health service providing a range of acute, sub-acute, ancillary medical, aged, ambulatory care services, HITH & Better@Home services.

BCH is committed to working in partnership with consumers and actively encourages involvement of patients, residents, clients and families in all aspects of their own care as well as in the planning, delivery and evaluation of health services.

Our Values ‘WE CARE’

• Wellbeing
• Equity
• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

 Position Summary

The Stroke Coordinator is responsible for the promotion and operation of Bass Coast Health’s Stroke Service. This includes the day-to-day coordination and care of stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) patients who present to Bass Coast Health. The role identifies and manages patients within the service throughout the cause of their presentation. 

The Stroke Coordinator:

• Ensures the efficient and effective provision of patient care, based on clinical care standards and best practice principles within a collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Participates in the coordination of person-centred, holistic care 
• Supports excellence in clinical practice and promotes the development of the multidisciplinary team, within their scope of practice
• Participates in local, service, and subregional quality activities
• Demonstrates competence in the provision of person-centred care as specified by the registering authority’s licence to practise, education preparation and context of care
• Demonstrate a sound level of skills in assessment, care planning, practice and evaluation in the provision of care to clients and their significant others.

Requirements of the position are:

• Registered Nurse holding registration to practice with NMBA, or a relevant Allied Health Practitioner holding registration to practice with AHPRA
• Relevant tertiary qualifications (Bachelor, Masters or equivalent recognised degree)
• Experience working in acute, sub-acute, community, or rehabilitation settings
• A current Victorian Driver’s licence
• A current Police Check dated within 12 months of issue
• Extensive clinical experience working with patients who have experienced a stroke
• Demonstrated understanding of evidence-based stroke care
• Working with Children Check
• COVID-19 Vaccination in accordance with the Chief Health officer COVID-19 Mandatory vaccination Directions
• Flu Vaccination 

What’s in it for you

BCH is in a significant growth phase, creating an exciting environment for staff to develop their careers while simultaneously having a direct impact on regional communities.

BCH staff also enjoy the following perks: 

• A culture which supports your wellbeing and personal growth
• Salary packaging, including novated leasing
• Health and Wellbeing Program
• Flexible work options and work life balance
• Study support
• A coastal lifestyle in the beautiful Bass Coast region

For further information please contact Bernie McKenna on 0417143***  or alternatively you can contact Luke Anstey on ***********@basscoasthealth.org.au

As a Child Safe organisation, Bass Coast Health promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.

Bass Coast Health celebrates and supports our employees and community and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. BCH welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as LGBTIQ+ and people with disability.

Bass Coast Health is a smoke free organisation