Calling Registered Nurses
Weekday shifts - between M-F (4 days a week)
Working from home role

This role is part of a team that will provide care coordination, care navigation, case management and health coaching to a cohort of clients living with a chronic illness and or complex needs resulting in multiple admissions to hospital. This primarily community-based and working from home role will act as the chain linking the multiple parts of the health system from a client’s perspective and will be a consistent contact point along their journey. The role will also involve a component of direct care clinical assessment and intervention aimed at preventing unplanned or inappropriate after hours admission to hospital.

4 days across Monday to Friday 08:30am - 4:36pm (No Weekends or Public Holidays)

The Opportunity

Silverchain are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse who will be responsible for care coordination, navigation and health coaching services via face-to-face or telehealth to people that have a chronic condition and complex needs in South East Melbourne. This involves developing an individualised care plan, referring to other providers as needed, navigation across multi-disciplinary services required to fulfil this care plan, service linkage such as transport, and supporting self-management principles.

About You

Relevant qualification in Nursing with demonstrated experience in field of expertise
Experience in delivering chronic condition management, health care navigation, health coaching and the principles of health literacy
Well-developed communication (verbal, written and listening) and interpersonal skills to liaise with clients, carers, families, and other health care professionals
Demonstrated ability to provide education, support and coaching to clients and their carers
Demonstrated time management and organisational skills to effectively plan and prioritise work
Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and with a team to participate and contribute to program and organisational objectives
A demonstrated empathetic and flexible approach in all interactions with clients, carers and other health providers
Ability to work autonomously or with minimal direct supervision
Based on Silverchain Group Policy and Government Directions, you will be required to provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 including booster, or evidence of a medical exemption in order to commence employment with Silver Chain.

Benefits of working at Silverchain

We offer hands on training program, and access to a number of senior staff to provide support and development
Working as part of a supportive dynamic team
A highly reputable nationally recognised industry leader
Competitive rates of pay and the ability to earn up to $18,550 of your annual salary tax free through salary packaging
Staff are equipped with innovative mobile technology for working in the community
Mental health support – up to 3 free sessions with a degree-qualified psychologist per year
Leave loading 17.5%
Subsidised gym membership - $15 per week to access hundreds of different fitness venues
Health insurance programme - 12% discount with HBF

How to apply

To submit your application, and to view a copy of the Position Description, click ‘Apply’. We may commence the recruitment process prior to the close date of this recruitment drive.

Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted.

About Silverchain Group

With a proud history Silverchain is the leading provider of high-quality health and aged care in the homes and communities of more than 105,000 Australians every year. Where careers and community connect: our greatest strength is our people. As an employer of choice we provide expert care for your career with ongoing resources, support, training and opportunities for career development. Driven by our values of integrity, respect, trust and compassion, we aspire to create a better home care system for all Australians.

Silverchain are proud members of the Diversity Council of Australia. We recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, are respected and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, genders, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.

Type: Hourly Part Time

Category: Health Care Victoria

Department: Primary Health Network

Reference ID: 4814