Disability Liaison Officer - Melbourne, Australia - St Vincent's Health Australia

St Vincent's Health Australia

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Melbourne, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Description

Job Description:

Fitzroy based, Part time (23 hours per week) Fixed term until 30th June 202
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Best practice implementation
Friendly and supportive team environment

About the Role

You are passionate about improving safe, equitable access to health care for people with disability.

You will work directly with people with disability supporting them, their families and carers to access health services across the continuum of care at SVHM.

You will undertake targeted outreach for people with disability who may be less likely to use health services.

You will be supported by your clinical team to identify and resolve barriers to accessing health care services at SVHM for people with disability- Support people with disability, their families and carers to safely access appropriate health services including COVID19 vaccination, assessment and treatment_- Undertake outreach where there is evidence that people with disability are not using health services because of fear of exposure and infection with COVID19, or uncertainty about how the service will operate_- Undertake targeted outreach for vulnerable people with disability who may be less likely to use health services (e.g., Aboriginal people with disability, LGBTIQ people with disability etc.).

_- Provide support, advice and education to SVHM treating units; contributing to patient well-being and safety, service accessibility, discharge planning and continuity of care needs for patients with disability_

Applicants with lived experience of disability will be highly regarded, particularly those with experience or understanding of intersectional identifiers

Classifications for this position will range from Grade 2 Year 1-4 Allied Health Clinician and/or Grade 3B Registered Nurse:
Occupational Therapist Grade 2 VF- VF9 ($83,361 - $95,825 per annum, pro rata)

Social Worker Grade 2 SC2- SC24 ($83,361 - $95,825 per annum, pro rata)

Physiotherapist Grade 2 VB- VB4 ($83,361 - $95,825 per annum, pro rata)

Grade 3B Registered Nurse YU11 ($99,299, per annum, pro rata)

Your Contribution- Tertiary qualification in a relevant course of study- Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant registration body- Minimum of two (2) years' post-graduate experience, in a relevant field of disability and /or community based service and /or field of acute/subacute/rehabilitation health care- Demonstrated experience working in a health setting with people in vulnerable or marginalised patient populations; disability, complex and chronic health and social issues- Current National criminal history check

What we Offer- A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs- Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling- A healthy work/life balance encouraged- Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities- Salary 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 carparks- Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation- Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals- Culture of continuous improvement

About Health Independence Programs - Pain and Disability Stream

The Health Independence Programs (HIP) consists of multidisciplinary outpatient rehabilitation programs, complex care services and specialist clinics operating across various campuses of St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne.

The Disability Liaison Officer Program is part of the Disability and Pain Stream, based at St Vincent's Fitzroy. The service offers a supportive and dynamic team environment that focusses on patient-centred 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 values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our 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 flu vaccinations).

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Review the following documents:
Grade 2 Allied Health Clinician - Disability Liaison Officer

Contact Details:

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Closing Date:
2 January :59pm

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