Care Coordinator - Better Health and Housing Program

Job Description:

Fitzroy location
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Best practice implementation
Work for one of Australias leading hospital groups
Fixed Term / Part Time until March 2027 (2 positions available)

About the Role
The Care coordinator BHHP will provide person centered care coordination for clients living with complex psycho-social chronic healthcare needs while part of BHHP. The Care coordinator will provide clinical intervention as part of a Monday to Friday roster excluding Public Holidays.

Classifications for this position will be Grade 4A Community Health Nurse or Allied Health Grade 2.

Your Contribution

• Current Nursing or Allied Health registration with AHPRA

• Minimum 3 years experience in relevant acute/community setting

• Willing to obtain a Police Check

• Drivers Licence

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives with regular events and programs

• Confidential solutions-focused employee counselling

• 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 Melbournes best cafes public transport and lots of carparks

• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals

• Culture of continuous improvement

About Sumner House
The Sumner House site in Fitzroy has been used to support homeless people through the Better Heath and Housing Program. All services at the site are delivered through a partnership between Brotherhood of St Laurence Launch Housing and St Vincents along with relevant government departments.
The Better Health and Housing Program (BHHP) will support individuals with health issues who are experiencing chronic homelessness by providing an integrated health and homelessness service response for stays of usually 12-26 weeks. BHHP environment will support residents to rest and recover and address health and social issues according to the persons own goals.

Working at St Vincents
St Vincents 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 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 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). Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Contact:

Andrew Chan

LOCAL WORK ENVIRONMENT
The Sumner House site in Fitzroy has been used to support homeless people through the Better Heathand Housing Program. All services at the site are delivered through a partnership between Brotherhoodof St Laurence Launch Housing and St Vincents along with relevant government Better Health and Housing Program (BHHP) will support individuals with health issues who areexperiencing chronic homelessness by providing an integrated health and homelessness serviceresponse for stays of usually 12-26 weeks. BHHP environment will support residents to rest andrecover and address health and social issues according to the persons own goals.

POSITION PURPOSE
The Care coordinator BHHP will provide person centred care coordination for clients living with complexpsycho-social chronic healthcare needs while part of BHHP. The Care coordinator will provide clinical intervention as part of a Monday to Friday roster excluding Public Holidays.

POSITION DUTIES
Under the supervision of the Team Leader the Care coordinator will:

Undertake holistic comprehensive assessments in collaboration with the client using a strengthsbased and trauma informed approach.
Collaborative care planning with clients carers and/or families in the context of their healthfunctional psychosocial cultural environmental and economic needs.
Facilitation of client generated goals that are realistic time limited and based on addressinghealth and wellbeing needs.
Identify and access multidisciplinary and specialist supports to address specific client issues.
Assessment and management of risk issues including timely documentation of the plan andescalation.
Monitor health outcomes and plan for the transition and exit from the program ensuringappropriate long term community supports are in place on discharge.
Communicate effectively and professionally with a wide range of team members keystakeholders and external service providers.
Assist/support and at times escort clients to medical and specialist appointments and enabling client appointments.
Work in collaboration with the clients support workers
Administer medications as per medical orders (RNs only)
Communicate with clients in a respectful manner and engage in verbal de-escalation whererequired
Complete all Mandatory Training (Applied Suicide Intervention Skill Training Basic Life SupportOutcome Measurement Infection Control Workplace Culture and Equity Training andManagement of Aggression Training consistent with St. Vincents policy.
Escalate concerns regarding mental or physiological deterioration according to escalationprocedures
Ensure all documentation and client records are completed and managed in a timely manneraccording to SVHM and BHHP and procedures
Actively participate in supervision professional development and performance review
Complete annual clinical competencies.
Act as a resource for staff within an identified area of expertise.
Demonstrate leadership in quality initiatives team processes and service development activities.

INCUMBENT OBLIGATIONS
Perform duties of the position to best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHM
Comply with all SVHM policies procedures by laws and directions
Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHMCode of Conduct.
Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposesmaintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed
Participate in the annual SVHM performance review process
Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business
Comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions
Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance
Attend clinical orientation upon commencement
Maintain clinical registration and any required indemnity cover
Always work within approved scope of practice under supervision by more senior clinical staff asappropriate.
Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertaken
Take all necessary care and precautions when undertaking clinical procedures
Complete annual clinical competencies
Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skillfully undertake clinical work
Consult with peers and other experts and refer to other healthcare workers when appropriateand in a timely manner
Collaborate and clearly communicate with patients/clients and the healthcare team

Participate in clinical risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part ofday-to-day work
Ensure consumers receive information in an appropriate and accessible format
Actively support consumers to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care
Ensure consumers are aware of their rights responsibilities and how to provide feedback
Protect the health and safety of self and others complying with all health and safety relatedpolicies procedures and directions
Complete required Fire and Emergency Training annually
Complete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annually
Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencement
As required comply with fit-testing and PPE requirements

INCUMBENT CAPABILIITY REQUIREMENTS (Level 2)
The incumbent of this position will be expected to possess the following core capabilities:

• Capability Demonstrated behaviour

• Personal Personal effectiveness Takes responsibility for accurate timely workresults

• Learning Agility Identifies personal development needs and seeksinformation from a range of sources

• Outcomes Patient/Resident/client centred Strives to meet and exceed expectationsdemonstrating sound judgement

• Innovation and Improvement Contributes to improvement by reviewingstrengths and weaknesses of current processes

• Strategy Driving Results Manages own work load to deliver results

• Organisational Acumen Understands the interdependencies betweenunits/departments

• People Working with and Managing others Takes responsibility for ensuring productiveefficient teamwork

• Collaboration Works collaboratively within and outside theteam

SELECTION CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL REGISTRATION LICENSE OR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Current nursing or Allied Health registration with AHPRA
Minimum 3 years experience in relevant acute/community setting Police Check
Drivers Licence

OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrated ability to:
- Conduct nursing or allied health specific assessments and develop care plans that address
physical psychosocial and functional aspects of the client;
- Deliver all required aspects of care in line with established competencies.
- Operate within a patient centred care framework;
- Facilitate team outcomes in a multidisciplinary environment;
- Provide support and leadership to junior staff;
- Communicate effectively with patients and nursing staff;
- Utilise sound written and verbal communication skills;
- Prioritise tasks and activities as delegated;
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
Responsibility for own professional development
Commitment to:
- The Values and Health Care Philosophy of St Vincents Health Australia;
- Occupational Health and Safety and Quality Improvement Principles

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents 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.

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View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

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