Clinical Coordinator

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln
• Part Time Contract 0.6 FTE | Ongoing
• Salary:
• $87,416 - $110,497 p.a (pro rata) | RN/M2C
• $74,831 - $102,103 p.a (pro rata) | RN/M1
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Clinical Coordinator Opportunity – Deliver Excellence in Country Health Connect

We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Coordinator to deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care across home care and community health settings through the Country Health Connect program. Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting clients, providing professional nursing services, and contributing to the development and supervision of less experienced staff.

The Clinical Coordinator (RN/M2C)applies clinical experience, specialist knowledge, and professional competence to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive and integrated range of services tailored to the needs of Country Health Connect clients. This role provides leadership, supervises and guides less experienced staff, and manages assigned portfolios in line with career development plans. Employees at this level accept accountability not only for their own nursing practice but also for delegated activities and team outcomes.

The Registered Nurse (RN/M1)provides nursing services to clients in home care or community health settings, consolidating knowledge and skills from novice to proficient practitioner levels. Working under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator, the RN/M1 applies professional standards and clinical knowledge to deliver safe and effective care. Employees at this level accept accountability for their own practice standards and for activities delegated by senior staff.

What We're Looking For:

RN/M2C

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
• Registered Nurse/Midwife with at least 3 years, full time equivalent, post registration experience.
• Experience in the use of computer packages e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel.
• Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice.
• Strong clinical background in care of the older person.
• Demonstrated ability to competently undertake holistic client medical assessments, appropriate memory and wellbeing assessments.
• Experience in developing clinical policies and procedures.
• Experience in the leadership and direction of student nurses, enrolled nurses, and less experienced registered nurses.

RN/M1

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate. AND
• Must be endorsed and credentialled in order to prescribe medications or to order diagnostics to the scope and context of their practice.
• Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience.
• Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice.
• Experience in the use of computer packages e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel.

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia's best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy.  We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

Applicant Information

This is a part time vacancy, working 45.6 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  
  DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 918160

Enquiries

Karen Crossman

Clinical Operations Manager - Nursing

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Application Closing Date

Thursday 30th October :55PM

Attachments

918160 RN/M2C Role

918160 RN/M1 Role

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