Health Independence Program Coordinator

About the role

Are you seeking a diverse and rewarding Registered Nurse role as Health Independence Program (HIP) Coordinator at a leading regional hospital? Join the Health Independence Programs team at Latrobe Regional Health where a 'world of opportunities awaits'.

Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) currently has HIP Coordinator position available to join our growing team on a part-time basis 0.4 EFT, fixed term until 24 May 2026.

The key responsibilities of the Health Independence Program (HIP) Coordinator to contribute to the continuum of care with the aim of improving individual health outcomes for patients requiring support post discharge from Latrobe Regional Health. The primary purpose of the Care Coordinator role is to assess individual client needs and manage a case load of clients accepted and enrolled in one or more of the Health Independence Programs available at LRH.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration as Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 5 years' experience post-graduate experience in acute nursing field.
• Appropriate skills and experience in patient management.
• Knowledge of relevant evidenced based disease management guidelines.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Post graduate education in a relevant field - eg cardiac, respiratory (desirable).

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Multidisciplinary teamwork across the hospital.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing services.

This is an exciting opportunity to build and advance your career and leadership skills. For more information, we encourage you to contact Catherine Ashford - Nurse Unit Manager HARP & HIP via email on for a confidential discussion. Please click here for a copy of the Position Description.

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion recently completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.

Applications close: 08th September 2025

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Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide an original valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.

Diversity and inclusion

We actively embrace workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, and encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted on