Emergency Department Care Co-Ordinator

Excellent benefits including salary packagingFitzroy locationChallenging and rewarding work environmentFriendly and dynamic teamPart Time, Fixed Term until Sep 2026 (8 hours per week)About the RoleThis care coordinator role will be embedded into the Mental health AOD Hub team and report directly to the Team leaders.
This position will also have strong links to the existing ED care coordination team, ALERT.
Through screening and referral in the ED the care coordinator is responsible for the delivery of timely and comprehensive assessment and care coordination of patients with complex needs to facilitate patient centred care, effective management of the ED episode of care and support discharge planning and support into the community Assessment and care planning are achieved in collaboration with patients, their carer's, and members of the MH&AOD Hub team, ALERT and the Emergency Department Clinical team.
Classifications for this position will be Allied Health Grade 2 or Registered Nurse Grade 4A.Your ContributionNursing qualification or Allied health qualification relevant to the cohort and minimum 2 years' experience in relevant acute setting.Current AHPRA registration where applicable /and /or eligible for membership of professional association.Current Victorian Driver's LicenseWhat we OfferA focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programsConfidential, solutions-focused employee counsellingAbility to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilitiesSalary Packaging – Increase your take home pay
In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparksDiscounts and Promotions always available through our FoundationRegular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goalsCulture of continuous improvementAbout the Emergency Department The SVHM Emergency Department (ED) consists of 2 resuscitation bays, 16 cubicles, 5 fast track chairs and 15 Emergency short stay beds.
In addition, there is a behavioural assessment room, procedure room and a plaster room.
A triage assessment chair and a 3 chair diagnostic lounge supports patient flow into the department.The Emergency Department has in place a multidisciplinary team which brings together clinicians from mental health, drug and alcohol and the ED care coordination team ALERT to provide specialised care to patients presenting to the ED with high acuity mental health and AOD issues, and complex psychosocial needs.
This service is called the Mental Health and AOD Hub (MH&AOD Hub) and will be based at within the Emergency Department.
All positions will report clinically to the MH&AOD Hub team leader, while direct line management sits within the retrospective discipline streams in the case of the care coordination role this will be through ALERT.
The team will provide a seven day/week extended hours service.
Working at St Vincent's St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service.
SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.ApplicationPlease attach your resume and cover letter to your application.Please click here for a copy of the position description.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately.
We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.
Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
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You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
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