Advance Care Planning Program

6 days ago


Geelong, Australia Barwon Health Full time

**Employment Status**

Permanent Part Time

**Program**

Chief Nursing Officer

**Location**

59 Sydney Pde

**Hours Per Fortnight**

48

**Position Summary**
- Enjoy a role focussed on person-centred care and shared decision-making
- Leading and mentoring a small dedicated team
- Lead and support innovation in an adaptive environment
- Be part of and lead work in a stimulating environment within an award winning program

About the facility

Barwon Health's Advance Care Planning (ACP) program consists of an active, enthusiastic, flexible and innovative team with a focus on person centred care, shared decision making, safety and quality improvement. The program has received a number of quality awards for innovative projects which improve the overall service for our consumers. We have had opportunities to present our work at local, national and international fora.

**About the role**

The ACP Program Team Lead will work closely with the program manager and team, oversee the day-to-day operations of ACP services and deputise for the program manager as required.

The role includes providing leadership to ACP program staff, triaging and managing the flow of patients and the day-to-day service requirements, including activities related to training, education, quality improvement and public awareness initiatives.

The ACP Program Team Lead will provide an expert resource for ACP program staff and across the organisation.

It is an expectation that this position will provide leave cover for the Barwon South West Region VAD Care Navigator, with the appropriate training.

About the culture

The ACP Program provides a dedicated, innovative and cohesive team which is supportive and experienced. Established partnerships with internal and external service providers and our community are highly valued. Our goal of providing safe, person-centred, quality care is shared and reflected in our service. We are all dedicated to supporting the organisation in achieving our vision of - By 2050, everyone in our community enjoys the best health and wellbeing in Victoria.

**Barwon Health staff benefits**
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development
- Access to employee wellness program
- Salary packaging
- Social club
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast

**About the Geelong Region, AUSTRALIA**

Sitting within one of Victoria’s six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond. Victoria’s second largest city after Melbourne Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘land’ or ‘cliffs’.
- Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices.
- High standard of schooling options throughout the area
- A stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road
- Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries

To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.

**Diversity and Inclusion**

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

**_ This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.
- **

**Selection Criteria**

Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Essential: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Knowledge and consolidated expertise in advance care planning Good knowledge of Victorian legislation pertaining to the Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act 2016 and Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017. Ability to take a leadership role in dai
Essential: I agree, to commence employment, I am required to meet Barwon Health’s immunisation requirements (including full Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination) set out in the Staff Immunisation Policy. I acknowledge that meeting this requirement is mandatory and a condition of employment subsequently offered.

**Contact Person**

Jill Mann

**Contact Person Job Title**

Program Manager

**Contact Number**

(03) 4215 7721

**Closing Date**

26/02/2024



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