An exciting opportunity exists for an Allied Health Intake Coordinator (HP4) or Clinical Nurse Intake Coordinator (NRG6) in our Transition Care Program that provides short-term care that seeks to optimise the functioning and independence of older people after a hospital stay.

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An exciting opportunity exists for an Allied Health Intake Coordinator (HP4) or Clinical Nurse Intake Coordinator (NRG6) in our Transition Care Program that provides short-term care that seeks to optimise the functioning and independence of older people after a hospital stay.

Transition care is goal-oriented, time-limited, and therapy-focused. It provides older people with a package of services that includes case management, low intensity therapy such as physiotherapy and occupational therapy, as well as social work, nursing support or personal care to maintain and improve physical and/or cognitive functioning.

Sunshine Coast Health is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north. 

Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Work collaboratively across the multiple sites and with a wide range of HHS and NGO stakeholders, to effectively manage and coordinate referrals from the public and private hospital sector across the district and other TCP services, to ensure quality patient outcomes in a time pressured and changeable environment.
• Develop a suitable care plan reflective of the client's clinical needs, their goals and wishes; and collaboratively plan and coordinate any discharge services, equipment and transport needs with the client and their carers, the inpatient and TCP treating teams.

Remuneration value up to $78,680p.a., comprising salary rates $64.64 - $69.55 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 6 (1) or HP4) (part time position, 38hrs p.f.). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

Check out the latest updates here:
https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/ 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants, SCHHS (PDF, 1.79MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SC662409_RD_CN (PDF, 551KB)
  Role Description
  
  SC662409_RD_HP (PDF, 515KB)
  Role Description