Comprehensive Patient Care Specialist
23 hours ago
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across Melbourne.
About The Emergency DepartmentThe Emergency Department serves approximately 85,000 patients per year, with around 20% being paediatric patients. The inpatient admission rate is around 33%. Our team aims to assess, manage and admit patients from a broad range of specialities within the targets set by the Department of Health.
About The RoleAs a Comprehensive Patient Care Specialist, you will provide a comprehensive service assessing, managing and coordinating patients from presentation through to discharge or advocating for admission when necessary. You will work closely with the Nursing and Allied Health Departments to support this position professionally.
- You will self-identify patients who require an assessment and respond to patient referrals from other clinicians within the ED and SSU environments.
- You will provide a rapid assessment of functional/occupational performance status and evaluate the impact of disease processes in relation to task performance and treatment service to patients within the Emergency Department.
- You will supervise students as required and inform staff of the role of the Care Coordination team as necessary.
- You will attend relevant seminars, lectures and in-service education programs.
To be successful in this role, you will bring excellent communication skills, a strong commitment to excellence in patient care and energy to drive your work. You will also have a keen interest in developing your skillset.
- You will be committed to Austin Health values: Our actions show we care, we bring our best, together we achieve, and we shape the future.
- You will hold an appropriate tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or Registered Nursing.
- You will be able to assess functional, cognitive and psychosocial needs of person and family and determine appropriate intervention.
- You will have excellent knowledge of or ability to develop an excellent knowledge and working relationship with extensive community resources within the region.
- You will be able to evaluate generic health interventions.
We offer a range of benefits to support your career and wellbeing, including:
- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
- Mentoring and career development opportunities
- Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists
Austin Health is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.
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