About Northern Health:
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home.
Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.
Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state.
With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD, Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be!
Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator.
About the Northern Health
Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.
Services are provided through our five main campuses:
Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital.
In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.
About the Role:
The Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator is pivotal to the multi-disciplinary health care team who strive to deliver excellent care to patients.
This position is responsible for:
In consultation with the clinical care team, gather information about the resident to assist with the development of an individual lifestyle program.
Liaise with carers about residents likes/dislikes.
Participate in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of activity interventions and programs.
Assist in the creation and promotion of an environment that respect resident privacy and dignity.
To be successful in this role you will have:
Compassionate, caring and patient focused.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to problem solve in a complex and ever changing environment.
Promote high quality standards of resident care.
Accept accountability for own actions.
Next Steps .
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If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.
For further details, please refer to the Position Description.
Alternatively, you can contact Dyesebel Dinglasan, Nurse Unit Manager and 9495 3240.
Application close 31 December 2024.
Why work at the Northern Health?
We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:
Health and Wellbeing programs, including our 'Thrive' program
Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
An inclusive and culturally safe space
State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
A commitment to ongoing professional development through our 'Learning Labs'
Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library
Work with us!
Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives.
This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza.