Case Manager - Transition Care Program (519333L1)
Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth
Hospitals Sth - SAA&CS
Location: 6/25 Argyle St, Hobart
Delivers short-term, goal-focused care to support safe discharge for older patients, ensuring compliance with Transition Care Program standards.
The Role
* Provide case management services to older persons identified as medically stable and ready for discharge from the Acute Care Sector, who would benefit from time‐limited, goal‐oriented, therapy‐focused restorative care within the Southern Region.
* Comply with the Department of Health and Ageing Transition Care Program Guidelines, legislation, and reporting requirements.
You will need
* Well‐developed understanding of and demonstrated ability to undertake the functions of the case management process for clients requiring time‐limited, goal‐oriented, therapy‐focused restorative care.
* Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the needs of older clients and the concept of packaged care and the use of brokerage funds.
* Ability to exercise initiative and discretion within a health care setting and quickly acquire knowledge of community networks and referral services relevant to the frail aged and their carers.
* Well‐developed written, oral communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to lead discussions, negotiate agreements, interview and assess, problem solve, mediate and resolve conflict.
* Demonstrated ability to function with minimal supervision on a day‐to‐day basis while contributing as a member of a case‐management team.
* Demonstrated computer literacy and understanding of relevant Work Health and Safety responsibilities, legislation, and standards.
Details of appointment
Permanent, full‐time day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary & Superannuation
$81,915 to $94,263 per annum. Employer 12% superannuation contribution on top of this amount.
Salary Packaging
* Access to salary package benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
* Professional development and accelerated pathways.
* A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and professional development support.
* Fitness Passport – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania; $14.50 per week per person or $28.05 for a family.
Desirable qualifications
* Current driver's licence.
Equal opportunity statement
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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