Care Coordinator Older Person's Care Hub

Care Coordinator Older Person's Care Hub Reference Number:52779:Care Coordinator Older Person's Care HubEmployment Type:Fixed Term Full Time (FT)Location:Northern Health (All Campuses) About Northern Health: As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be. Registered Nurses who are motivated and suitably experienced are invited to join the newly developing Care of the Older Persons Hub. Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north. Services are provided through our six main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg. About the Role Under the Strengthening Medicare Initiative, Northern Health are piloting an integrated outreach model to deliver rapid care and support to older persons in the community. The aim of the Older Persons Care Hub (OPCH)is to provide non-admitted specialist geriatric assessments and rapid short-term interventions to older people in their homes who are at high-risk of hospital presentations. The OPCH will serve as a central point for enquiries for older adults (over 65 years or over 50 years for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders) living at home, care navigation and service coordination across Northern Health’s catchment. This is a Care Coordination role requiring skills in screening, triaging and rapid assessment of complex older patients and determining the most appropriate referral pathway, which may range from virtual management to rapid in-home interdisciplinary intervention. Where appropriate, the Care‑Coordinator will provide relevant interventions in the home as part of the rapid in‑home service the OPCH will provide. The OPCH Care Coordinator role is a 7 day per week service (8.00am - 4.30pm - or negotiated). The successful incumbent will need to be flexible with their working hours which will include working on weekends and public holidays. This position is fixed term to 30th June 2028. To be successful in this role you will have: Minimum 5 years clinical experience Experience in holistic assessment, care coordination or case management-particularly with older populations with frailty and complex needs Coaching and motivating experience Demonstrated experience that supports older populations with frailty and complex needs. Experience in Community or Emergency Nursingis desirable Next Steps . . If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Sue Hull, Associate Dir Community Therapy, Ph 3*** Why work at the Northern Health? NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits. Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged. #J-18808-Ljbffr