Disability Health Clinical Advisor

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Yooralla Full time

Job Title: Disability Health Clinical Advisor


Description:


The Disability Health Clinical Advisor, a key role within our organisation, focuses on providing high-quality disability-related health services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and quality improvement activities across the organisation. This position will work in a team of registered nurses and collaborate with other health professionals to provide clinical advice and support to Yooralla clients and their support circle.


Key Responsibilities:


The successful candidate will be responsible for:



  • Completing health assessments and developing health support plans
  • Delivering individualised health-specific training to support workers and education to clients
  • Implementing registered nurse delegation and supervision of care as appropriate
  • Completing clinical documentation and billing in a timely manner in accordance with Yooralla's policy requirements
  • Providing clinical advice and support to clients and the wider organisation on health-related matters and areas for service improvement
  • Providing clinical advice on infection control and management/prevention of infectious diseases
  • Conducting assessments of direct support workers' competencies relevant to health supports
  • Informing and contributing to the development of policy and procedures
  • Providing information/reports to Board and sub-board committees as required
  • Reviewing incidents related to health and providing clinical support to direct support workers and managers
  • Providing advice and support for hospital discharges where complex health supports may be ongoing
  • Monitoring and reporting on health support risks and incidents
  • Conducting service audits specific to health and clinical practice
  • Identifying opportunities for improvement to systems, processes, and work practices
  • Using practice frameworks that ensure the involvement at each decision-making point for clients, families, and significant others
  • Promoting and facilitating access to healthcare for clients to achieve positive health outcomes
  • Where supports are identified as 'high-risk', taking initiative to ensure that appropriate assessments are conducted and appropriate supports are implemented to ensure safety for clients and staff

Selection Criteria:


The successful candidate will possess:



  • Current health/medical/disability knowledge
  • Knowledge of the Australian health system and the ability to apply this to practice within the disability sector
  • Postgraduate qualifications in health (desirable)
  • Qualification in vocational education or equivalent (desirable)
  • An excellent understanding of implementing preventative health strategies in a person-centred manner

Mandatory Requirements:


The successful candidate will need to meet the following requirements:



  • Bachelor of Nursing or recognised equivalent
  • International Police Check (if required)
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Current proof of ID in Australia
  • Current AHPRA Registration

Professional Experience:


A minimum of 3 years of experience working as a registered nurse is required. Experience in clinical assessments and care plan implementation, working with people with disabilities, and working under NDIS Practice Standards and implementation requirements are highly desirable.


About Us:


At Yooralla, we are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We promote diversity, inclusion, and equality and encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies.


Contact Information:


For more information, please refer to the Yooralla website.



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