GP Shared Care Coordinator

Job Description Role title: GP Shared Care Coordinator Role type: Max term contract full time (until June 2026) Role grade: Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2) (Year 1-2) Department and location: Community Mental Health St Vincents Hospital Darlinghurst Salary: $131,870.90 - $134,500.70 super. Better and fairer care. Always. We are St Vincents Health Australia, Australias largest not for profit provider of health and aged care services. Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857 our 30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals residential aged care community and virtual care and outreach programs. About the role The purpose of the GP Shared Care (GPSC) Coordinator is to build, maintain and promote strong partnerships with local GPs and the Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network (CESPHN). Through these partnerships and expert consultancy you will strengthen clinical pathways between the Community Mental Health Service (CMHS) and GPs. Working directly with consumers who are preparing for discharge from the CMHS to their GP to facilitate a smooth transition into primary care. Providing leadership and education to the mental health service to promote physical and metabolic health assessment and monitoring for consumers. Facilitating access to primary care to address co-occurring physical health needs. About you Currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency (AHPRA) without condition. At least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience in mental health and/or holding post registration nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to the field. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously to deliver high quality clinical care to consumers with complex mental health needs. Strong knowledge of contemporary issues and recommendations regarding metabolic and physical health needs of people living with mental illness. Advanced communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong partnerships with a variety of stakeholders including GPs NGOs NDIS providers and other mental health services. Experience in quality improvement and demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development. Current unrestricted NSW driver’s license. Why work at St Vincents Join us on our mission to provide care to all including the most at risk people in our community. Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport. Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax‑free. Commitment to financial support for educational development scholarship programs paid study leave Committed to financial support for educational development scholarship programs paid study leave. About the hospital In this role you will be based at St Vincents hospital Darlinghurst. A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location Surrounded by great cafes galleries and theatres parks nightlife and nearby glorious beaches. A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes many of which are located on‑campus. Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation bone marrow transplantation cardiology cancer care AIDS/HIV respiratory medicine mental health homeless health drug & alcohol services and correctional health. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australian visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role. Pre‑employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role‑required pre‑employment checks including relevant immunisations. Equal opportunity We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body mind spirit and community. How to apply The closing date for applications is 31 October 2025. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest skills and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert. 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. For more information about the role contact Esther Sim at. Respectfully this role is not open to recruitment agencies. 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. For further information visit Code of Conduct View Code of Conduct Required Experience : IC Key Skills Senior Care Hoyer Lift Medical office experience Dementia Care Home Care Nursing Alzheimer's Care Administrative Experience Meal Preparation Medication Administration Memory Care Tube Feeding Employment Type: Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: - #J-18808-Ljbffr