Transition Care Program Coordinator

**Job no**: 881887
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Adelaide Metro Western
**Categories**: Allied and Scientific Health
- **Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Woodville**:

- **Salary AHP-2 $88,255 - $102,240 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits**:

- **Full-time temporary up to 30/6/27**

**About the Role**

As the Transition Care Program (TCP) Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting older individuals as they transition from hospital to community-based care. Working closely with a skilled and supportive team of clinicians you will coordinate the acceptance of clients into the program and ensure they receive tailored support that meets their unique needs. Your responsibilities will include liaising with hospitals to identify suitable patients, developing short-term care coordination plans, and facilitating smooth transitions to rehabilitation services.

In this dynamic position, you will take accountability for your practice standards while mentoring and guiding less experienced staff. You will also be instrumental in establishing ongoing case management in the community and maintaining essential linkages with aged care agencies, primary health care, and General Practice. Your leadership will help ensure that our older patients receive the comprehensive care they need for a successful recovery and reintegration into their community.

**About You**

We're looking for a dedicated professional with a strong background in Allied Health. If you meet the following criteria, we want to hear from you
- Qualifications: Degree in a relevant Allied Health discipline with registration eligibility.
- Communication Skills: Effective in problem solving, conflict resolution, and team collaboration.
- Experience: At least 3 years post-graduate experience in Allied Health, particularly with older adults.
- Holistic Approach: Ability to develop and implement community-focused therapeutic interventions.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

**Benefit of Joining CALHN**

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

- Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
- Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
- Onsite Facilities: Convenient paid car parking facilities ensure easy access.
- Team Support: Experience collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding your career journey.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

**Application Information**:

- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

**Job ref: 881887**

**Enquiries to**:
Kathryn Smith, Clinical Manager, TCP CALHN

Phone: 0478 112 910

**Application Closing Date**

11:55 pm Friday 1 November 2024

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**Advertised**: 17 Oct 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 01 Nov 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time