AddressPosition Summary
Case Manager - Transition Care Program
- Permanent Part Time
- Four days per week (Monday - Friday)
- Generous Salary Packaging
- Up to $99,699.60 P.A. + super (paid pro rata)
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and statewide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
About the role
The Transition Care Program provides older people with time and support in a non-hospital environment, to enable them to complete their restorative process, optimize their functional capacity and finalize and access their long term care arrangements. The Case Manager assists clients and their family/carers in adjusting to changes in health status and facilitates the establishment of community supports and services and, where required, identification of residential care options. The Program’s clinical staff provide low-intensity therapy and other services to maintain/improve clients physical and cognitive functioning and to facilitate improved capacity in activities of daily living.
About you
To be successful in this role you should possess:
- A recognised tertiary qualification in a health-related discipline.
- Registration and ongoing registration requirements
- Nursing/OT/PT - Current registration with AHPRA and ongoing Mandatory registration annually
- Other Allied Health – Eligibility for practising membership of relevant professional body – either evidence of current membership or completion of a statutory declaration which specifically affirms they meet each of the current criteria set for membership. Those who obtain their qualification overseas must have the professional body formally confirm their eligibility for practising membership.
The skills and attributes you will need:
- Knowledge of relevant aged care community and residential care resources.
- Extensive experience in service provision to elderly people with complex needs to ensure effective treatment and discharge planning.
- Effective interpersonal, organisational, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- A commitment to working within a multidisciplinary team
Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.
Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Diverse and engaging career opportunities
- Friendly & supportive team
- Flexible working hours
- Salary packaging options
- Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps
If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!
Please note:
- All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
- All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
- You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
- Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.
Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.
Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manger listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.
Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**
