Subacute Care Coordinator

**Sub-acute Care Coordinator**

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:

- We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team as a Subacute Care Coordinator. Working in collaboration with our inpatient ward Nurse Unit Manager, this role is responsible for the effective management, coordination and care planning of patient presentations via the following pathways:

- Acute to subacute (inpatient)
- Transitional Care Program (TCP)
- As the Subacute Care Coordinator you will:

- Facilitate early referral and coordinate care for patients who are identified as suitable for a subacute treatment pathway (per the above).
- Assist to facilitate access and flow for admission into subacute streams for suitable patients.
- Support an out of home model of care
- Improve clinical support for subacute staff.
- Work with stakeholders to manage risk and identify deterioration
- Foster collaborative relationships with key stakeholders to develop coordinated management plans.

**ABOUT YOU**:

- To succeed in this role, you will have minimum 5 years nursing experience with at least 2 years experience in subacute nursing in the hospital setting, as well as:

- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to engage with key stakeholders and be a driver for change
- Demonstrate strong clinical assessment and problem solving skills
- Advocate for the best clinical outcomes and delivery of patient centred care
- Lead and inspire a team of clinical professionals to ensure a positive patient experience.
- Work within the values of Mercy Health
- Permanent - Full-time, Part-Time positions available, Clinical Nurse Consultant ZF4.

**ABOUT US**:

- Werribee Mercy Hospital is a General Public Hospital located in the rapidly growing Western suburbs of Melbourne. Our services include surgical, medical, maternity, newborn, renal dialysis, emergency, mental health, rehabilitation, aged and palliative care. The hospital has recently undergone significant expansion with the opening or our new intensive care unit, additional operating theatres and the opening of two new wards, taking the total number of beds to 298. Join us now and be part of our team as we expand to serve our community.
- Werribee Mercy Hospital is a perfectly positioned hospital with easy access on and off the M1 Princes Freeway, walking distance to Hoppers Crossing train station, café and shops, and is co-located adjacent to a privately operated childcare facility that delivers childcare to pre-school age children.
- Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women's health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.
- Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.

**WHAT WE OFFER**:

- Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:

- caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
- protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
- taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable
- offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services.

**WHAT YOU WILL NEED**:

- Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).
- If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process please contact us on the details below.

**Contact Details**
- Trish Jones, Nurse Unit Manager - Subacute Ward
- 8754 3037

Trish Jones

8754 3037