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The Role: Within the Tasmanian Health Services framework:
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. Duties: Link, refer, and coordinate services through care plans. Monitor service delivery. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enable a person to meet their goals. Case closure and evaluation. Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Team: The Tasmanian Health Service provides the Transition Care Program in Southern Tasmania, which seeks to optimise the functioning and independence of older Tasmanian people after a hospital stay. Transition Care is goal-oriented, time-limited, and therapy-focused. The Transition Care Program team focuses on delivering excellence in healthcare and partnering with a range of service providers to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers.
Details of Appointment: Permanent full-time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. *Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full-time, part-time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $79,529 - $91,517 per annum. Our employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022. You'll have access to salary packaging and a range of 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: Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible. Fitness Passport – You and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family. Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents: We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process, and application guidance.
Statement of Duties: 519333, 530176 Case Manager - Transition Care Program Band 4 (September 2024) CSU.docx Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx How to Apply: Apply online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For More Information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Amanda Davies
Position: Manager - Assessment & Case Management Services
Phone number: 03 6166 7274
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