Nurse Care Coordinator

Nurse Care Coordinator HARP

Temporary part time position available

Dynamic multidisciplinary team

Partner in care across a myriad of sites

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

The Registered Nurse is a valued and collaborative member of the interdisciplinary health care team at Eastern Health and is accountable for coordinating and delivering safe and comprehensive patient centred care while working competently within their scope of practice and in alignment with the Eastern Health and Nursing & Midwifery Board Practice Standards.

HARP services aim to prevent avoidable hospital presentations and admissions by implementing time limited care for clients with complex or chronic conditions who frequently attend hospitals or are at imminent risk of Hospitalisation. The Care Coordinator role provides care coordination across the hospital and community continuum ensuring integrated seamless care. Care is patient centred, based on meeting client’s individual needs which can include physical and mental health, psychosocial and environmental needs.

The role targets clients with a focus on complex conditions and or chronic disease. This includes active participation in the interdisciplinary case conferences for optimal care to the right patient at the right time. The Care coordinator manages a clinical case load of clients and assists in intake and clinical prioritisation to facilitate smooth patient flow into the service. The role includes comprehensive clinical assessments, care planning, monitoring and review. Services are goal orientated and time limited with a focus on ensuring adequate processes are in place for a safe transition and discharge according to the clients ongoing needs.

The Care Coordinator will demonstrate a minimum level of competence in clinical decision making, as outlined in the Eastern Health Domains of Practice, and meet the minimum competencies required to work within the Health Independence Programs and will be expected to be a positive role model, mentor and resource within the team. The Care Coordinator will assist the Team Leaders and Manager to ensure clinical standards are met and that continuous service improvement occurs.

About you

**To be successful in this role you will possess**:
**Essential**:
Bachelor of Nursing / Midwifery or other recognised equivalent formal qualification leading to condition free registration in Australia

Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australian (NMBA) via AHPRA

At least five years relevant and recent clinical experience

Current Victorian Driver’s Licence

Ability to manage change

**Desirable**:
Understanding and commitment to professional standards, codes and behaviours as legislated through the Health Act, Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia, other relevant professional bodies and Eastern Health Policy, Standards and Practice Guidelines.

Awareness and understanding of National Standards and Accreditation Standards

High level communication, both written and verbal, demonstrated high level of inter personal skills with consumers, their families and all health care professionals.'

Ability to problem-solve in a variety of complex situations

Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Computer literacy and embracing of health technologies and informatics. Personal Attributes

Exhibits behaviour which reflects the Eastern Health values and NMBA Codes and Standards.

Promotes and contributes to a supportive and engaged team environment.

Commits to providing a safe environment for all.

Respectful, collaborative and kind.

Team Player

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here

Diverse and engaging career opportunities

Friendly & supportive team

Flexible working hours

Salary packaging options

Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

**Please note**:
Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ens