Triage Delegate, Central Adelaide Acat

**Job no**: 893257
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Adelaide Metro Eastern
**Categories**: Allied and Scientific Health, Nursing/Midwifery
- **Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Northfield**:

- **Salary RN-1 $74,831 - $102,103 p.a. + superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits**:

- **Salary AHP-1 $68,478 - $83,594 p.a. + superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits**:

- **Full-time temporary up to 30/6/25**

**About the Role**

As a Triage Delegate with the Central Adelaide Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT), you will play a vital role in supporting aged clients through the intake and triage process. You will manage incoming referrals, using the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) and My Aged Care client records to determine eligibility and clinical priority for a comprehensive assessment. This includes accurately entering data into the My Aged Care system and providing clients with clear information on available aged care pathways. Whether it’s community care, residential respite, or flexible care options, you will guide clients through their choices and ensure they receive the services most appropriate for their needs.

In this dynamic role, you’ll engage with clients, their families, carers, and a range of health professionals, ensuring a seamless and compassionate service. You will be responsible for adhering to the Aged Care Assessment Programme guidelines, meeting key performance indicators (KPIs), and participating in educational and quality assurance activities. By aligning with legislative and funding requirements under the Aged Care Act 1997, you will contribute to the continual improvement of services in line with SA Health's Aged Care Strategy, making a real difference in the lives of South Australians.

**About You**

See role descriptions

**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.
- **Health and Fitness Benefits**: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
- **Career Opportunities**: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
- **Employee Assistance Program**: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

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: 893257**

**Enquiries to**:

- Kristy McCormick
- Position: Acting Senior Manager
Phone: 8222 1560

**Application Closing Date**

11:55 pm Friday 14 March 2025

**Refer to the SA Health Career Website -**How to apply** for further information**

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

**Advertised**: 27 Feb 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 14 Mar 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time