Job Description:

• Health Monitor Clinician – Registered Nurse / Allied Health Professional
• Permanent Part Time – 0.4 EFT
• Hybrid working environment
• Friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team
• Excellent benefits including salary packaging

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional to join the Health Monitor team on a permanent part-time basis (0.4 EFT).

As a Health Monitor Clinician, you will provide high-quality, phone-based clinical assessment, monitoring and short-term care coordination for clients following discharge from hospital. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will identify emerging health and psychosocial needs, coordinate appropriate supports and facilitate referrals to help clients safely transition back into the community and reduce avoidable hospital presentations. You will use your clinical expertise and experience in discharge planning to support clients with a diverse range of medical, psychosocial and complex care needs. The role incorporates remote monitoring technology and virtual models of care to identify risks early and ensure clients receive timely and appropriate support.

This position includes weekend work.

Classification for this position will be Allied Health Grade 2 / relevant nursing classification, dependent on the successful applicant's professional background.

Duties

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based clinical assessment, intervention, education and management.
• Undertake phone-based clinical assessments to identify clients' health and support needs following discharge.
• Use remote monitoring technology to triage clients and determine appropriate care pathways.
• Develop collaborative short-term care plans and coordinate services to address immediate health and wellbeing needs.
• Monitor client progress and health outcomes, supporting appropriate transition and discharge from the program.
• Work collaboratively with hospital, community and external service providers to facilitate continuity of care.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, team processes and ongoing service development.

Your Contribution

• Nursing or Allied Health qualification with current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), where applicable.
• Minimum two years' experience in a relevant acute and/or community healthcare setting.
• Strong clinical assessment and management skills, with experience in discharge planning and coordination of care.
• Experience supporting clients with multiple health conditions, psychosocial concerns and complex care needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with clients, families and internal and external service providers.
• Ability and willingness to work within a phone-based and virtually enabled model of care, including weekend work.
• Excellent organisational, care coordination and time management skills.
• Current National Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs.
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling.
• Access to Fitness Passport, providing a wide choice of fitness facilities.
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.
• Discounts and promotions available through our Foundation.
• Regular professional development opportunities to support your career goals.
• A culture of continuous improvement.

About the Health Monitor Team

Health Monitor forms part of St Vincent's Care at Home, supporting more people to receive high-quality clinical care in their own homes following discharge from hospital.

Our experienced multidisciplinary team of nursing and allied health professionals provides virtually enabled monitoring and care coordination to individuals who may be at increased risk following discharge. Through telephone contact and remote monitoring technology, the team identifies and responds to issues that may otherwise contribute to hospital re-presentation. This may include supporting clients with symptom and medication management, health literacy, access to community services, carer stress and other factors that can impact a safe and sustainable transition from hospital to home. You will join an experienced, supportive and dynamic team committed to delivering responsive, person-centred virtual care.

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 the values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. 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. Please visit our website for further information regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations, including influenza vaccination. Successful applicants must meet all applicable vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like further information.

Contact

Jakhana Day jakhana.day@svha.org.au

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

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