Rehabilitation Access Coordinator Team Leader

Rehabilitation Access Coordinator Team Leader

Permanent part-time position - 0.6 FTE / 22.8

Cabrini Brighton

Cabrini Benefits:
- Up to $15,900 salary packaging, plus $2,650 meal and entertainment card benefits- Attractive Hourly rates + 11% Super and 17.5% leave loading- Opportunity to develop skills across multiple areas.- Excellent workplace culture with ongoing support, training and development- Hospital located close to public transport with discounted Myki commuter fares

How you will make an impact

The Team Leader - Rehabilitation Access Coordinator (RAC) will work in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to optimise referrals to Cabrini Rehabilitation and ensure assessments by the RAC team are prioritised based on patient clinical assessments. The position will be responsible for coordinating the Rehabilitation Access Team, prioritising patient assessments, and advocating for Cabrini Rehabilitation Services by developing strong partnerships with internal and external referrers, in addition to clinical work.

Key responsibilities include:
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with external and internal stakeholders- Prioritise rehabilitation referrals and complete them in a timely manner- Provide clear and timely communication to key stakeholders including patients, their families, and clinical staff regarding the plan of care- Foster teamwork within the RAC team and develop a customer service culture- Conduct comprehensive assessments on referred patients, to determine current and ongoing service needs. Consult with the patient, their family and/or carers, and members of the healthcare team regarding the current and ongoing needs- Develop and communicate the rehabilitation plan of care to the patient, their family, and the healthcare team- Ensure patient confidentiality whilst maintaining accurate and objective records of care provided- Act as an advocate for patients, their family, and carers- Develop a performance management framework to monitor and manage the efficiency of the RAC service- Participate in the evaluation of clinical practice where appropriate.- Actively contribute to quality improvement and achievement of accreditation standards- Monitor and refine clinical practice relative to the assessment of rehabilitation, and work with key stakeholders to develop efficient processes whilst reflecting these in policy

About you

Along with a commitment to improving service delivery and integration, you will also have the following:
- Appropriate tertiary qualification in related clinical health profession (Allied Health or Nursing)- Current FIM credentialing or work towards within 3 months of commencement of role- Hold a current Victorian Driver’s License- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)- Recent clinical experience within rehabilitation- Recent leadership and/or management experience- Demonstrated understanding and commitment to delivering patient-centred care- High level of self-motivation and ability to work autonomously and as part of a team- Demonstrated skill in clinical decision-making, problem identification and solution, and analysis and interpretation of the changing health status of patients- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and a proven track record of service enhancement and an ability to participate in and effect change- Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders- Superior organisational and time management skills- Demonstrated high level communication skills
- both written and verbal- Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to evidence-based practice- Strong understanding of private health funding models specific to rehabilitation- Sound computer skills

Enquiries should be directed to:
Russell Moody - Acting General Manager/Director of Nursing on 0402 857 917 or Kirby Young Chief of Allied Health & Ambulatory Services on 0427 302 284

Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini and help optimize the patient experience and health outcomes for our community. You will have opportunities to learn new skills and give back to your community.

Working for Cabrini

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s south east. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, we have been providing quality, compassionate care to our community for 75 years.

There is something special about Cabrini. Wherever we work, we are compassionate, connected people transforming lives together. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.

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