After Hours Telephone Triage Service & After-hours Coordinator (rn Gr 5)

SVHA

Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Base: zc5 ($130,582.40 py pro rata); bonus/equity:...
Telephone triage and clinical advice
After-hours service coordination
Palliative care clinical expertise
We are seeking an experienced and innovative nurse to join the state-wide After-Hours Telephone Triage Team providing support to palliative care patients in their own homes

Job Summary

  • We are seeking an experienced and innovative nurse to join the state-wide After-Hours Telephone Triage Team providing support to palliative care patients in their own homes.
  • The role includes shift work covering afternoons, nights, weekends, and public holidays, with responsibilities for clinical advice and service coordination in the absence of the Operations Manager.
  • The organisation offers wellbeing initiatives, professional development opportunities, salary packaging, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Matching Summary

We are seeking an experienced and innovative nurse to join the state-wide After-Hours Telephone Triage Team providing support to palliative care patients in their own homes.

Salary

Base: ZC5 ($130,582.40 per annum pro rata); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Salary packaging, fitness facilities access, employee counselling

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Telephone triage and clinical advice
  • After-hours service coordination
  • Palliative care clinical expertise
  • Shift work including nights and weekends
  • Use of electronic medical records
  • Management of clinical emergencies

Nice-to-have

  • Highly developed interpersonal skills
  • Time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and in teams
  • Supportive team environment
  • Focus on wellbeing initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Degree in general nursing meeting AHPRA registration
  • Post Graduate qualification in Palliative Care
  • 15 years experience in Palliative Care
  • Community Palliative Care experience
  • Current National Criminal History Check or willingness to obtain

Work Rights

Must meet Victorian government COVID-19 vaccination requirements

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