Care Navigator - Community Health - Bega

Selection Criteria

1. Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) (Nursing, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Psychologist) or eligibility for membership with the peak professional association (Social Workers, Dietitian, Speech Pathologist).
2. For Nurses post-graduate tertiary qualifications in the relevant field with at least 5 years’ post registration experience OR 5 years post registration experience plus 2 years working with frail older consumers and those with chronic illness; For Allied Heath clinicians demonstrated extensive specialist knowledge of frail older consumers and those with chronic illness. For Pscyhologists, as above for Allied Health and outline qualifications and experience in line with the Award.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding in applying research and evidence based practice to the workplace with the ability to think critically, problem solve and link outcomes to the principles of continuous quality improvement in the clinical speciality field.
4. Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills, including written, verbal and computer skills and an ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
5. Proven clinical leadership capabilities with the ability to provide consultancy advice, education and support to individuals, their families, allied health and nursing staff, and other health professionals.
6. Demonstrated ability to lead family/ case conferences, discharge planning and coordinate transfer of care for complex presentations across the continuum of care. This includes a demonstrated knowledge of the eligibility criteria and referral process for post discharge options of care.
7. Current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances.

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.

Australian Work Rights
Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au

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For role related queries or questions contact Amanda Gillies on Amanda.Gillies@health.nsw.gov.au


Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community it serves. We strive to deliver responsive healthcare by fostering a workplace that values lived experience and celebrates diversity. Our workplace is inclusive, respectful, collaborative and safe.  We warmly welcome people of diverse backgrounds to apply for a role at Southern. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all age groups people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people who identify as neurodivergent.