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Connected Care Remote Patient Monitoring NurseEmployment Type - Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 40
Be part of a Program dedicated to delivering better health outcomes and reducing hospitalisation ratesJoin a team focused on providing the highest quality patient-centred careEnjoy a role that will be varied, challenging and rewardingAbout Barwon Health
Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9,000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.
About the facility
Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong's CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.
The Connected Care Program aims to deliver better health outcomes and reduce hospitalisation rates by improved integration of care with existing GPs, providing specialist assessment, negotiated, comprehensive care plans and early escalation pathways for clients. The service provides a targeted and individualised service to consumers with complex chronic health or psychosocial needs at risk of recurrent ED presentations, admissions and readmissions. The service is primarily delivered in the home, with telehealth, phone or in-clinic appointments at Barwon Health facilities as required.
About the role Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is available to consumers 7 days a week / 24 hours a day to provide consumers with chronic health conditions (e.g. CHF, COPD, Diabetes) regular contact and proactive monitoring, by phone, telehealth or face to face as required. The aim of RPM is to identify early stages of clinical deterioration and provide timely responsive access to specialist care in the community setting, in addition to supporting consumers to develop and enhance their health literacy and self-management skills. RPM Nurses contribute to, and are part of a community-based, multidisciplinary team to support consumers and carers achieve an optimum level of health and wellbeing through:
Ensuring consumers have access to quality, effective, consumer-centred support based on current best practice;Providing timely and responsive assessment, scheduled monitoring and escalation of care as required;Collaborating effectively with internal and external key stakeholders;Contributing to program key performance indicators (KPI's).About the culture
You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health's commitment to professional development.
Barwon Health staff benefits Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfactionA vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance ProgramA wide range of professional development opportunities to enhance your careerAttractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650About Geelong - Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean 'Tongue of Land'.
Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homesGeelong is home to world-class schools and education providersDoorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf CoastAppreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexesIf we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments to submit your application for this role, please contact ****** noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. We also strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
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