Care Coordinator - Emergency

Location: Ballarat Health Services: Short Stay Unit
Employment type: Fixed term part time
Hours per fortnight: 80 hours per fortnight available

Grampians Health Services (Ballarat campus) invites applications for the position as the Care Coordinator- Emergency Department 

The Emergency Department inspires evidenced based best practice leading to quality outcomes.  If you would like to be part of this dynamic department and work in an autonomous and flexible environment then this position may be for you. The position will incorporate all aspects of Emergency and community-based care with a major focus on discharge planning, safe referral and connectiveness to community services.

To be successful in this role you will have an interest in learning and development, have well-developed skills in community and emergency care, be able to organise and priorities work commitments in an innovative and self-directed manner and demonstrated effective leadership skills.

Selection criteria includes:

• Registration as a Division One Nurse with AHPRA (desirable)
• Post graduate qualification in relevant area highly desirable
• Excellent communication skills

• This position is paid in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020 - 2024. The classification is Registered Nurse Grade 4 (YX11 - YX12) which ranges from $54.21 - $55.83 per hour.

To view a copy of the position description click here

Interested?

Click APPLY or If you have any further enquiries please contact Kirsty Mclean, Nurse Unit Manager on 03 5320 6455 for a confidential discussion.

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Police Records Check, Working with Children’s Check & immunisation clearance.

If you are currently employed at Grampians Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying.

Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual (or allies) LGBTQIA+.

About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. 

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Culture & Benefits 

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset.  We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Access to Fitness Passport membership
• Staff rewards and recognition programs

Ballarat Region

Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest growing inland city.  Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping.  Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat

Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.