Care Coordinator

Continuing & Complex Care

Permanent Part Time positions – up to 32 hours per fortnight available

Nurses & Midwives Enterprise Agreement – Clinical Nurse Consultant A (ZF4)

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An exciting opportunity is available to work in our Complex Care, Residential In-Reach Programs, with permanent part time hours available for suitably qualified Nurses. As a Nurse at West Gippsland Healthcare Group, you will work within a highly enthusiastic, innovative and collaborative team that are dedicated to prioritising and reducing hospital presentations of patients of all ages and cultural groups.

We have 16 hours per week available to be offered on a permanent part basis. Exact hours and days will be negotiated with successful candidate.  The suitable applicant will be required to have assessment and problem-solving skills to meet the demands of a changing day to day business and are available to work on a rotating, flexible roster.

We offer a friendly, team focused work environment, comprehensive orientation to the department and organisation, in house salary packaging and free car parking. We have a learning culture that encourages ongoing education and offer generous study leave, support and assistance from our Educators.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Nursing or higher qualification
• Eligibility of membership with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Ability to work under pressure, be flexible and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Demonstrated written, verbal and computer skills at the level required to fulfil the role
• Demonstrated sound level of nursing skills and works within safe practice principles

 Candidates with the following would be highly regarded:

• Recent Acute, District or Community Nursing
• Understanding of Aged Care

IMPORTANT: All staff employed in the healthcare sector are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement. 

About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a growing regional health service, providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas in the country – Baw Baw Shire. The Hospital cares for approximately 11,600 inpatients, makes nearly 28,000 community visits and sees more than 20,000 emergency presentations each year.

The administrative headquarters is located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul. Warragul is a 30 minute drive from Pakenham along the freeway – against the traffic! And with FREE PARKING!  We also offer Salary packaging to help lessen the amount of tax you pay on your income. We are the largest employer in Warragul and are committed to building on our organisation’s strengths by welcoming people with our shared values of Respect, Accountability, Leadership, Collaboration and Improvement. Staff and community engagement are pivotal in ensuring we provide high quality healthcare at all times.

We are well aware our hospital is aging but are excited at the news that our new state of the art hospital and public aged care facility is coming. A 23.6 hectare site at Lardners Track in Drouin East was acquired by West Gippsland Healthcare Group for a future hospital back in 2007. The new hospital is set to feature 233 beds and 33 emergency department treatment spaces as well as aged care and an expanded maternity facility. We pride ourselves on the quality of care that’s delivered by our incredible staff. You won’t find a more friendly and welcoming team than the West Gippsland Healthcare Group. We care for our community because we are the community! The boost in capacity means more patients can be treated faster.

As a teaching hospital, we are closely affiliated with Federation and Monash Universities to provide placements and clinical experience for students.  We also have some very generous members of our community who have donated money to help support further studies for some of our disciplines - scholarships may be available if you’re interested in furthering your career. So if you are looking for a change or want to land a job that is closer to home, with great staff benefits, get your CV ready and come and join us here at West Gippsland Healthcare Group.

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Applications must be submitted via our recruitment portal (wghg.mercury.com.au) and must include a current CV, response to the selection criteria and a covering letter. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Susan Smith, Continuing & Complex Care Manager on 5624 0575

Applications close on Thursday 12^th October 2023

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As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.