OPCH Nurse Intake & Care Coordinator
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Job Summary
Bayside Health
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne the Mornington Peninsula Koo Wee Rup Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites including hospitals centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional equitable and locally connected care through shared expertise compassion and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health Bass Coast Health Gippsland Southern Health Service Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
- 18-month fixed term position with the possibility of 12-month extension
- Full time (80 hours per fortnight monthly ADO)
- Comm Hlth Nurse (Sole) (YW7)
- Located at Caulfield Hospital
- Great staff benefits!
The Department
The Home Acute and Community (HAC) Program at Alfred Health plays an integral role within Victorias health care system supporting people to maximise their health independence and functioning while minimising long-term care needs.
The Older Persons Care Hub (OPCH) is a new grant-funded pilot program within the HAC portfolio. The OPCH aims to enhance integrated care for older adults through multidisciplinary home-based assessment and intervention supporting older people to remain safely in their homes and reducing avoidable hospital presentations and admissions.
The OPCH will be based alongside the Mobile Assessment and Treatment Service (MATS) at Caulfield Hospital and will work closely with GPs and EDs for referrals in the first instance. This initiative will add to the growing suite of home-based services provide by the HAC Program ensuring coordinated transitions of care and continuity of support. The pilot will run for an initial 1218-month period with patient care commencing from January 2026.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse to join Alfred Healths Older Person Care Hub (OPCH) pilot an innovative model of care designed to reduce hospital presentations and admissions for older people.
As the OPCH Nurse you will provide clinical care and coordination within a multidisciplinary team delivering person-centered care in home telehealth and clinic settings. You will work closely with the OPCH Team Leader Geriatrician and allied health professionals to optimise health outcomes support older people to remain at home and contribute to service development and evaluation.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new model of care and make a meaningful impact on the lives of older people through integrated community-based service delivery.
Qualifications and Experience Required
Essential
- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum 5 years clinical experience preferably in acute general medical or geriatric nursing
- Sound clinical knowledge of complex health and medical conditions
- High level of computer literacy and competence in patient management systems.
- Ability to work positively and flexibly with internal and external services
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Current Victorian Drivers Licence
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications in gerontology community health or palliative care nursing
- Recent experience in general medicine aged care emergency or critical care nursing
Staff Benefits
- Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
- Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
- Onsite car & bike parking opportunities deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSporthealth and fitness
- Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Childrens Services
If applicable please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.
For enquiries regarding this position please contact Georgina Calder MATS Manager on.
Applications close 11pm AEDT Monday 12th January 2025.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disability and people of all genders sexualities and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application materials please dont hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020 health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Hoyer Lift
- Medical office experience
- Dementia Care
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Alzheimers Care
- Administrative Experience
- Meal Preparation
- Medication Administration
- Memory Care
- Tube Feeding
About Company
At Alfred Health, we provide the most comprehensive range of healthcare services in Victoria through our three hospital campuses, a large network of community programs and 18 state-wide services.
