Care Navigator - Community Health - Bega
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Position Details
* Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
* Location: Bega
* Hours Per Week: 38
* Requisition ID: REQ575248
* Applications Close: 1 June 2025
Remuneration
* Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1: $126,720.87 - $129,314.15 per annum
* Clinical Psychologist: $109,247.00 - $133,156.00 per annum
* Dietitian Lv 4: $121,658.00 - $124,607.00 per annum
* Occupational Therapist Lv 4: $121,658.00 - $124,607.00 per annum
* Physiotherapist Lv 4: $121,658.00 - $124,607.00 per annum
* Psychologist: $77,358.00 - $113,226.00 per annum
* Senior Psychologist: $119,206.00 - $124,607.00 per annum
* Social Worker Lv 4: $121,658.00 - $124,607.00 per annum
* Speech Pathologist Lv 4: $121,658.00 - $124,607.00 per annum
Role Overview
The Care Navigator provides short-term care coordination for complex presentations of older consumers and those with chronic disease in both acute and community settings. This position, based in community health, works as part of broader teams to plan and navigate post-discharge care options with consumers and carers.
Selection Criteria
* Current registration with AHPRA or eligibility for membership with the peak professional association (Nursing, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Psychologist) or relevant registration for Social Workers, Dietitians, Speech Pathologists.
* Post-graduate qualifications and experience as specified for each profession, including experience with frail older consumers and chronic illness.
* Knowledge of evidence-based practice, critical thinking, problem-solving, and quality improvement principles.
* High-level interpersonal, communication, and computer skills, with ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
* Clinical leadership skills to provide advice, education, and support to individuals, families, and health professionals.
* Ability to lead family/case conferences, discharge planning, and coordinate complex care transfers.
* Current unrestricted driver’s license and willingness to travel as required.
Additional Requirements
This is a Category ‘A’ position requiring compliance with NSW Health vaccination policies, including proof of influenza vaccination for those entering aged care facilities.
Eligibility
Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or hold a valid temporary visa allowing work in Australia.
Benefits
* Salary Packaging options
* Health and Fitness programs
* 11.5% superannuation
* Annual Leave Loading
Living in Bega
Bega offers a relaxed lifestyle with beautiful beaches, national parks, and a favorable climate, ideal for outdoor activities and exploring nature.
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