Complex Inpatient Care Coordinator - Social Worker Complex Inpatient Care Coordinator – Social Worker
Wellbeing and Primary Mental Health
80 hours per fortnight
Full Time, Permanent
ERH services the Shire of Campaspe and the cross-border Murray River Council. Echuca Moama and townships are located directly across the state border from one another, separated by the Murray River.
ERH provides a comprehensive range of acute, medical, surgical and sub-acute services plus residential aged care and a broad range of community healthcare services. With a strong focus on increasing our capacity as a sub-regional teaching health service, Echuca Regional Health employees are dedicated professionals who strive to deliver the best possible care to their community.
Applications are sought from suitably qualified Social Workers to work in the Primary Mental Health and Wellbeing Department team at Echuca Regional Health. The Complex Inpatient Care Coordinator will focus on coordinating complex admissions and discharge pathways to optimise patient care, reduce length of hospital stay and facilitate seamless transitions between inpatient and community-based services.
Key responsibilities include:
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and timely discharge planning for patients with complex needs to achieve optimal patient outcomes Assess patient discharge needs and plan a response that addresses the social determinants of health, aligns with evidence-based models and supports continuity of care Act as the primary liaison between Health Service Departments and external care providers to support service system navigation Monitor and report on discharge trends, outcomes and barriers to inform service improvements Advocate for patient needs with internal and external stakeholders to ensure equitable access to services Qualifications/experience required:
Minimum Bachelor Qualification of Social Work Eligibility for registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers Minimum 7 years' experience in practice of Social Work NDIS Worker Screening Check Working for ERH
At ERH we offer a supportive and inclusive culture that offers opportunity for growth and development. As well as that we have a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:
Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight Flexible working arrangements Experienced and supportive leaders, who genuinely care about their team Staff health and wellbeing programs Genuine opportunities to broaden your skillset, and progress in your career An independent and confidential Employee Assistance Program for yourself and family members Free onsite parking Free staff vaccinations If you are passionate about healthcare and are excited to join a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you! Applications close 30 January 2025. Apply today!
Applications are not accepted from agencies.
How to Apply:
All applicants are to apply online via Seek.
Applications must include:
Resume Key Selection Criteria **Please note: Key Selection Criteria can be located within the position description. Applicants are required to send a separate document detailing response to the 'key selection criteria' to
ERH is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people, and mature aged people.
**This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working With Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment. Vaccination status in line with policy and procedure at this time. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship or hold Australian Work Rights to be eligible. Financial support towards VISAs is not available.
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