Support older people who have been discharged from hospital who require long term accommodation in a residential aged care facility and who are awaiting access to a facility.

Job details

About the role

Support older people who have been discharged from hospital who require long term accommodation in a residential aged care facility and who are awaiting access to a facility. Interim Care supports the individual to make an informed choice about future accommodation needs. The area provides short term support and active management of older people at the interface of the acute / subacute and residential aged care sectors. Care provision in Interim Care is time limited and not expected to exceed a four-week period.

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:

• Provide leadership, communication and support effective teamwork among the CA3's to ensure service delivery is maintained at a high level, with all Clinical Task Instructions up to date and training provided to all CA.
• Identify potential changes needed in treatment programs using results from standardised assessment tools and gain endorsement to make these changes following discussion with the supervising Allied Health Professional.
• Support, mentor and supervise less experienced Clinical Assistants including teaching and assessment of generic competencies and delegated tasks.

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.

• COH642969 Role Description (PDF, 349KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Support (PDF, 860KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB)
  Information Package for Applicants