Epworth at Home Hospital in the Home Coordinator

Job Description

Epworth at Home Hospital in the Home Coordinator Full-time Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. This new Coordinator role is an exciting opportunity to join the expanding Epworth at Home service. The focus of this full-time position is the patient journey into the Hospital in the Home and Chemotherapy in the Home areas of Epworth at Home. This position will provide clinical and professional leadership across the Epworth at Home team, and broader Epworth services, whilst collaborating with key stakeholders to develop strong relationships. This role also encompasses the revenue component of HITH and CITH, with a strong knowledge of Health Funds required. Epworth Hospital in the Home was the first private sector HITH unit to be established in Australia, and has been in operation since 2000. Currently, the unit treats over 700 acute patient admissions and over 7500 bed days each year, with a planned expansion in progress. The future of acute healthcare will involve the delivery of more technical hospital level interventions at home, for conditions that would otherwise require traditional hospital interventions and care. To be successful in this role, applicants will be registered to practice nursing in Victoria with AHPRA, and have a recent background in hospital care. A driver's licence is necessary. Prior experience in Hospital in the Home and/or Chemotherapy nursing is essential. To be successful in this role you will: Have general clinical nursing experience across different nursing backgrounds Be committed to the mission of delivering high quality acute hospital care to patients at home, including service development and evaluation Ability to market and liaise with physicians and multidisciplinary teams Previous management experience and/or qualifications (desirable) Background in CCC experience (desirable) Exhibit teamwork and compassion capabilities Be flexible, willing to learn and accept challenges Have a “go-getter” attitude and an approachable personality Have excellent leadership and communication skills Demonstrate strong problem-solving capabilities, organisational skills and time management About Rehabilitation & Mental Health Epworth Rehabilitation and Mental Health services are some of the most progressive of their kind in Australia. Our clinical approach involves individualised treatment and collaborative team decision-making to achieve positive outcomes for patients. At Epworth, it’s a community It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to: Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates The annual salary for a full time Clinical Consultant (CCC1) – AUD $119,435 + super + entitlements depending on registration type, year level and position (prorated for part-time). Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button now and attach your CV and cover letter. For more information, refer to the position description or contact (email protected) or call (03) 9426 0606 . Please Note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the application closing date. It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy. As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you). At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care. #J-18808-Ljbffr