Job Summary
This position plays a pivotal role in the coordination and facilitation of safe and timely discharges of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants from the hospital environment to the community. Effective discharge planning is crucial for achieving positive outcomes for those who are new or existing participants of the NDIS program.
The successful candidate will work closely with clinical treating teams, NDIS participants, NDIA planners, Support Coordinator providers, health service-based disability liaison officers, and community accommodation providers to ensure seamless transitions.
Key Responsibilities
* Support effective referrals to NDIS Hospital Liaison Officers
* Establish relationships between Bendigo Health, NDIS participants, and NDIA planners/Health Services NDIS Interface Reference Group
* Nurture relationships between Bendigo Health and community NDIS providers
* Knowledge of NDIA referral processes and consent for information sharing
* Assist patients and families in navigating access to NDIS or changes in circumstance to enable timely transition from hospital into the community
* Preservation of data dashboards of NDIS participants who are inpatients at Bendigo Health, monitoring participant progress
* Coordination of presentations of nominated inpatients to NDIA and Acute Health case conferences for delayed discharges of discharge-ready NDIS participants
* Reporting of inpatient delayed discharge data to the Department of Health
* Escalation of delayed processes of NDIS participants to Critical Service Issues Response and follow-up response with NDIA
* Reducing length of stay for inpatients whose next place of care is NDIS or RACF
Benefits
Bendigo Health offers an extensive range of benefits to support your physical, emotional, and professional well-being.
* Staff health and wellbeing programs
* Career development and education opportunities
* Generous salary packaging opportunities
* Flexible working arrangements
* Access to staff gym and pool, as well as other fitness facilities through the fitness passport program
About Us
Bendigo Health is committed to delivering exceptional patient care while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and welcome applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and identities.
If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!