Coordinator - Hospital in the Home

Reference Number: 1262   

Job Title: Coordinator - Hospital in the Home
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time                                                                 

Hours per Fortnight: 48
Location: Home Nursing Services - Corio Street, Shepparton 

Closing date: 01/10/2024

For a confidential conversation please contact: Josephine Ferguson on 0358236536 

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

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About the Role:

An opportunity exists for a suitably qualified and experienced Registered Nurse to join the Home Nursing Service (HNS) team as a Hospital in the Home Clinical Coordinator.

The Hospital in the Home (HITH) - Coordinator reports directly to the Nurse Unit Manager within the Home Nursing Services team. The HITH program provides treatment to patients, who without the provision of the HITH program would require inpatient care.

The HITH coordinators role has been established to provide a consistent point of entry, initial assessment and care coordination for patient referred to the HITH program from Goulburn Valley Health acute care facilities and general practitioners. 

The HITH coordinator responsible for assessing client eligibility through an assessment process that includes: social, environmental and a physical assessment. 

The HITH coordinator will work collaboratively with the manager of the Home Nursing Service, Goulburn Valley Health, Director of the Emergency Department, HITH appointed Senior Clinical Medical Specialists and other doctors involved in the HITH program.

The successful applicant will have:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 4 years post graduate nursing experience
• Recent experience in acute, medical, surgical and/or specialty area of nursing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and autonomously as necessary.
• Demonstrate excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and demonstrated initiative in performing duties.
• Ability to work well under pressure and be flexible to changing priorities and environment.
• Advanced assessment skills including cannulation (mandatory)
• Victorian Drivers Licence
• Computer literacy at intermediate level.

Desirable:

• Post Registration Qualification in Critical Care Nursing or related qualifications
• Demonstrated expert clinical leadership, experience and knowledge related to health care
• Previous management experience at ANUM level
• An understanding of service delivery issues in rural areas.

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for all roles and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated). Further pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, further immunisations. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.