at Home Paediatric Navigator - Ballarat, Australia - Grampians Health

Grampians Health

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Ballarat, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
Western Region | Ballarat

Job type:
Part time

Organisation:
Grampians Health

Salary:
Salary not specified

Occupation:
Nursing

Reference: 17265

Paediatrics Clinical Navigator - Grampians Health at Home

48 hours per fortnight

Fixed term until 30/6/2024

About Grampians Health

Grampians Health was established 1 November 2021, bringing together Edenhope and District Memorial Hospital, Stawell Regional Health, Wimmera Health Care Group and Ballarat Health Services to deliver safe, sustainable, healthcare tailored to changing workforce and community needs, for the long term.

This partnership follows years of strong collaboration and close partnerships between the four health services. Together, we will deliver better healthcare, enhance services and advance careers, closer to home, now and into the future.

A career with Grampians Health means you are connected and are part of a team providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities.

Our communities are diverse, as is our workforce, with expert clinical staff from across the world choosing to live and work in our beautiful region.

Grampians Health provides acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care, administration and support services. This means your career will be as diverse and rewarding as you strive to be.

About the role

This is a great opportunity to join our team at GH at Home in a leadership role to coordinate family centred service delivery across the Grampians region.

The role of the Clinical Navigator is a valuable component in coordinating the delivery and continuity of services for the patient in their home environment, clinic appointments and during an acute admission.

They will also liaise with the regional centres that are caring for patients under their care.

It is a diverse and complex role, entailing considerable interaction with a wide range of clinicians and health care professionals both internally and externally.

The role is required to develop strong working and collaborative relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team, complimenting and improving outcomes of existing care, systems and services.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, evaluate and maintain a high standard of safe and effective care for infants and children with ongoing, sometimes complex, chronic nursing/medical care needs, in the community setting.
Recognise the needs and dignity of the individual and family, within the boundaries set by the profession and the Values of Grampians Health.
Be actively involved in care planning, direct care and discharge planning in the ambulatory setting. Independent practice is required utilising excellent clinical skills, advanced critical thinking skills and communication skills.

Skills and experience

Registered Nurse (RN) with current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration
A valid Working with Children's Check (WWCC)
A minimum of three years' experience in paediatric/neonatal nursing ensuring evidencebased practice
A current, unrestricted driver's licence
Postgraduate qualification in Paediatrics is desirable

Grampians Health Culture & Benefit
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
Discounted onsite parking
Access to discounted health club membership
Staff rewards and recognition programs

Ballarat Region

Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the states 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.

How to apply
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APPLY or contact Sue Leibling, Nurse Unit Manager - Grampians Health at Home, on for a confidential discussion.

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.