Rehabilitation Assessor
Rehabilitation Assessor
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Job Description
Epworth Rehabilitation is seeking passionate and experienced Registered Nurses to join us in casual roles as a Rehab Assessor across all Epworth sites.
We welcome applications from nurses with acute or rehabilitation experience who are committed to delivering exceptional patient care. These flexible opportunities offer the chance to work across a variety of settings while contributing to a supportive and values-driven team.
Working within a multidisciplinary team environment you will join a patient-centred team caring for patients who are recovering from surgery or illness or needing support to maximise their independence.
Rehabilitation Assessor role will be to facilitate coordination and continuity in the provision of patient assessment referral and transfer from acute hospitals to Epworth HealthCare rehabilitation services. It is expected that a Rehabilitation Assessor will act as an ambassador of Epworth HealthCare and Epworth Rehabilitation through:
- The process of reviewing referrals from the acute to rehabilitation care settings in Epworth HealthCare
- Making clinical decisions in relation to identifying the best rehabilitation options for each patient including identifying individual goals to achieve in rehabilitation
- Developing collaborative relationships with the key stakeholders (physicians allied health nursing) from the acute community and the rehabilitation settings
- The position is responsible for ensuring timely assessment for patients moving from acute sites to Epworth Healthcare Rehabilitation Units.
Rehabilitation helps patients recover from an illness injury or surgical procedure manage a chronic illness or prevent further injury. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a team motivated to assist patients in returning to their daily lives.
Position Description Inherent Requirement (Ward)
About Epworth Rehabilitation (Under division of Continuing care and Support Services)
Epworths Rehabilitation services are some of the most progressive of their kind in Australia. Our clinical approach involves individualised treatment and collaborative team decision-making to achieve outstanding outcomes for patients. We have forged a strong team ethos across our campus locations i.e. Richmond Camberwell Hawthorn and Geelong.
Qualifications :
Inherent Requirements for the Role:
- Current nursing registration with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).
- Valid drivers license.
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
- Ability to work autonomously or within a small team.
- Capability to work efficiently under pressure.
- Physical ability to walk long distances as daily movement between wards and facilities is required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with patients and healthcare professionals.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in using electronic health record systems.
- Ability to prioritize and manage a diverse caseload effectively.
Experience Required:
- Minimum of 3 years experience in acute or rehabilitation nursing.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current rehabilitation practices and evidence-based care.
Additional Information :
At Epworth its a community. Its the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is addition to this you will have access to:
- Epworths enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15900 pre-tax annually leading to greater take home pay
- The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
- Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
- Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
- Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates
At Epworth we care.
We care about our patients and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive and contribute to our communities.
Enquire / Apply
Sound interesting To apply click the Im Interested button and attach your CV and cover more information refer to the attached position description or contact Epworth Talent on (03).
It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare subject to reasonable exemptions that you have had COVID-19 vaccinations including where recommended by public health authorities and booster Epworth we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all across race ability ethnicity gender age sexuality cultures and beliefs that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth we care.
It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare subject to reasonable exemptions that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination where this is required under Epworth policy.
As a child safe organisation all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).
At Epworth we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all across race ability ethnicity gender age sexuality cultures and beliefs that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth we care.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Casual
Employment Type
Casual
