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Service Coordinator
Northwest Community Health Centre, Keperra
Assist in the coordination of personal care services and ongoing referrals to Post Acute Care Service (PACS) eligible clients.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | OO5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/COH609386 |
| Closing date | 31-Dec-2024 |
| Job duration | Refer to role description |
| Contact person | Donna Ferguson |
| Contact details | (07) 3335 8759 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
- The purpose of this role is to assist in the coordination of personal care services and ongoing referrals to Post Acute Care Service (PACS) eligible clients. Clients will be supported to enhance their functional independence through time limited intervention.
- The Post Acute Care Service operates seven days a week with extended opening hours – 0730 hours to 1800 hours seven days per week including public holidays. Further extension of operating hours may occur based on client and health service need.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Assist in the coordination and allocation of resources to provide services using a model of care that promotes each client's opportunity to maximise their functional capacity within Post Acute Care Service.
- Provide and assist clinicians to deliver services including attending referrals to other service providers and health professionals both within the department and with external stakeholders and clients. Support the management of the Personal Care Worker workforce including recruitment and selection, occupational health and safety and training of development.
- Work autonomously to schedule and roster appropriately skilled staff and relief staff that meet strict deadlines and timeframes and resolve day to day operational issues regarding procedures and work practices while maintaining high work standards.
- Responsible for data management and maintaining accurate records using a number of databases that support the service.
Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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COH609386 - Role Description (PDF, 462KB)
Role Description
Application Support (PDF, 860KB)
Application Kit
Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB)
Information Package for Applicants
