Paediatric Care Coordinator & Asthma Nurse (Parental Leave)

Job Description

Paediatric Care Coordinator & Asthma Nurse (Parental Leave) Job posted: 22/01/2025 Location: South West Region | Warrnambool Job type: Part time Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Nursing and Aged Care Reference: VG/1841178 Ready to enhance your career and lifestyle? Join the friendly and dynamic team at South West Healthcare! Nestled in the stunning Great South Coast region, we serve over 110,000 residents with a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and psychiatric services. With 282 beds and extensive primary and community services, our focus is on delivering exceptional holistic care. About the role Warrnambool Community Health Centre is looking to fill a vacancy for a qualified Registered Nurse to be the Care Coordinator for Paediatrics and Asthma. This is a proactive role that works in the community with children and families to manage symptoms through early intervention methods. Position Overview This is a Fixed term, Part time position 48 hours per fortnight The successful candidate will be part of the Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP) team and will work closely with the Respiratory Nurse. The position commences in April 2025 and concludes in February 2026 Community Health Nurse Salary $107,390.40 pro rata. What you bring The successful applicant will have current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse, demonstrated competency in paediatric Nursing and management of children with chronic health conditions. Applicants must have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels while providing high-quality nursing care. An understanding of the community and a proactive flexible approach to improving and assisting children and families would be an advantage. Evidence of commitment to ongoing education and professional development will be highly regarded. What we offer You will enjoy benefits such as: Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing, and additional superannuation contributions; Internal and external professional development opportunities; Ongoing clinical supervision; A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs; Excellent terms and conditions of employment. Who we are As an organisation, SWH prides itself on its values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity, and Leadership and its overall dedication to the local community. SWH respects all individuals and promotes equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds, and socio-economic status. SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, providing a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health, and aged services. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000, Warrnambool is the regional centre of Victoria's Great South Coast. Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday, 16 February 2024. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description. Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 with the classification Community Health Nurse. The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following: #J-18808-Ljbffr