Job Title: Rehabilitation Assessment Nurse
The RACCS team delivers consultation, screening and comprehensive assessment of patients to facilitate access to subacute and community pathways.
We work with the patient, their carer and their treating teams to facilitate the right subacute care in the right place and the right time.
You will support organisational flow and access by working collaboratively and responding to referrals in the agreed timeframe.
Our goal is to provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives.
This role requires a strong understanding of subacute services, chronic and complex care and the related diagnoses commonly seen in the subacute setting.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work with patients, carers and treating teams to identify barriers to patient flow within nominated portfolios
* Build capacity and capability within the system to support patients and their treating teams to access care at the right time in the right setting
* Provide advice and recommendations in relation to patients who may benefit from subacute or community rehabilitation
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Approved tertiary qualifications and eligibility for membership with AHPRA or the appropriate professional body
* Experience in a senior allied health role with at least five years of experience as a clinical nurse specialist or Associate Nurse Unit Manager within a tertiary health system
* Familiarity with subacute services, chronic and complex care and the related diagnoses commonly seen in the subacute setting
Benefits:
* Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
* Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
* Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax
* Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
* Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children's Services
Diversity and Adjustments:
We strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
Reasonable adjustments can be made to the recruitment and selection process. If you require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please contact us.