Katherine West Health Board is a child-safe organisation, committed to child safety and wellbeing in accordance with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
KWHB is striving to ensure a supportive working environment which places child safety and wellbeing at the forefront of our service delivery.
Established in 1998, Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled organisation that provides a range of clinical, preventative and public health services to clients in the Katherine West Region of the Northern Territory.
With four major health care centres and a range of satellite centres, KWHB services an area over two times the size of Tasmania (162,000km²).
KWHB is currently looking for a Discharge Care Coordinator to join their team in the Katherine West region in the NT.
This position will be well suited to someone with a recognised qualification in Aboriginal Health Practitioner or Registered Nurse with no restrictions on practice, along with experience in coordinating care, case conferencing, and discharge planning, preferably in a remote or Indigenous health context.
This role ensures seamless coordination of care and services during the discharge process from tertiary and interstate hospitals, fostering continuity of care and optimal client outcomes.
Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
Communicate proactively and effectively with hospital staff including doctors, nurses, and social workers, to gather relevant patient information and discharge plans.Act as an advocate for the client's needs and preferences during the discharge planning process.Ensure travel for clients returning to their home communities is appropriate and includes necessary equipment such as wheelchairs or escorts.Arrange for necessary medical equipment and supplies to be available upon the client's return home.Refer patients to relevant support services, such as mental health services, NDIS, and social care services as required.Participate and contribute to continuous quality improvement within KWHB.In return for your hard work and dedication, the successful candidate will enjoy an attractive remuneration AHP - RAN 3 (negotiable based on your skills and experience) PLUS super and a range of benefits, including: Relocation & repatriation assistance.Salary sacrificing.6 weeks annual leave.Daily travel allowance when away from Katherine.Fantastic professional development & ongoing training.Flexible work and leave options.This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, advance your career, and enhance your cultural knowledge whilst making a positive difference.
Your application will include the following questions:
Do you have the unrestricted right to work in Australia?
If not, please do not continue.Are you fully immunised against COVID-19, as of January 2022?Do you hold or have the ability to hold a NT working with Children's check, Criminal History Clearance, and NT Drivers Licence?Please outline your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.Do you have prior experience working in remote communities?What interests you about this opportunity, and why do you believe Katherine is the place for you? #J-18808-Ljbffr
