About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Registered Nurse with a minimum of five years' experience in relevant acute/community settings in the position of Care Coordinator.

The Care Coordinator assists to improve the care of people living in the community with chronic and complex illnesses by preventing avoidable hospital admissions and reducing the frequency and duration of hospital admissions. Care Coordinators collaborate with services in the community, acute, aged care and specialist care to reduce duplication and create effective health pathways for the client.

The following roles are located at:

• Moyne Health Service (0.4 FTE)
• Terang and Mortlake Health Service (0.4 FTE)
• Timboon and District Healthcare Service (0.4 FTE)

The positions are fixed term part time until June 2026.

What you bring

• You will be currently registered with AHPRA with tertiary qualification/s in a related health discipline and a minimum 5 years' relevant experience.
• Applicants must have a high level of knowledge and skills in assessment, planning and implementation of services, and a demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a team environment.
• Effective communication skills, a working knowledge of community-based support networks and services and advanced skills in time management, planning and priority setting, are also required for the position.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions.
• Internal and external professional development opportunities.
• Ongoing clinical supervision.
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs.
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment.

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values: Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 10 December 2023. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 with the appropriate classification of Community Health Nurse.

Salary Range: $102,278.80 per annum pro rata.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au