Job Summary
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We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Community Nurse Liaison to join our Complex Planning and Pathways team.
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The successful applicant will play a vital role in identifying and facilitating patients who require discharge from bed-based services to the Community Nursing program with appropriate supports in place.
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This is an exciting opportunity to work in a highly skilled, professional, and dedicated team that takes pride in providing high-quality services.
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About the Role:
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The CN liaison will be responsible for monitoring current Community Nursing patients in bed-based services and ensuring adequate and timely discharge planning for transition to the community setting.
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The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Monitor current Community Nursing patients in bed-based services and ensure adequate and timely discharge planning for transition to the community setting.
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Identify and facilitate patients who require discharge from bed-based services to the Community Nursing program with appropriate supports in place.
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Work collaboratively with the Complex Planning and Pathways team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
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Required Skills and Qualifications:
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A relevant tertiary qualification in nursing or a related field.
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Current registration as a nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
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Benefits:
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Opportunity to work in a highly skilled, professional, and dedicated team.
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Access to professional development opportunities to enhance your career.
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About the Facility:
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Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong, the McKellar Centre precinct, Barwon Health North, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region.
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We offer comprehensive mental health, community health, and dental services through various programs across the Barwon South West Region.
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About the Culture:
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We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
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Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities, and identities.
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