Healthcare Coordinator (RN)
Job No:
23036
Location:
NSW - Sydney CBD
- Secure your career in a growth industry. Experience in Aged Care is an advantage, but not essential
- Escape the unpredictable hospital environment - enjoy working a structured 38 hour week! No more night shifts
- Attractive remuneration circa $70,000 including a car and mobile phone
About the Organisation
Kinder Caring specialises in personalised, flexible home care so that families can keep their loved ones at home. The organisation prides itself on providing a comprehensive range of care and nursing services that covers assistance with daily activities and a wide range of auxiliary services.
Kinder Caring's objective is to allow clients to stay in their own homes while receiving the care they need. Each client has his or her own individual care plan that is discussed at length before and during the course of the service.
About the Opportunity
Kinder Caring has a defining opportunity for an empathetic and dedicated Registered Nurse to become Healthcare Coordinator of their welcoming team, operating out of the Sydney CBD.
Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, it will be your responsibility to develop and maintain strong relationships in the community. In addition, you will also oversee the Kinder Caring staff to ensure they're providing quality, safe and exceptional care to the organisation's clients.
Some of your more specific duties will include:
- Assessing the initial and ongoing needs of clients and developing a suitable care plan;
- Liaising with discharge planners, the medical team and allied health professionals to maintain an effective business relationship;
- Visiting clients and carers on the job and providing constructive feedback;
- Evaluating or reassessing the clients on a quarterly basis to update their care plans;
- Acting as a facilitator between the Kinder Caring office and staff, families, healthcare providers and clients to improve communications within the company;
- Becoming actively involved in marketing and promoting the business and improving customer satisfaction; and
- Ensuring all care staff are cognisant of their roles and responsibilities.
This senior role requires a qualified Registered Nurse, with a background in residential and community nursing. You will also have solid experience in clinical assessment and case management content, while a background in aged care would be advantageous.
You will need to demonstrate excellent leadership skills, along with the ability to work as part of a team, and to communicate effectively with clients, family, staff and other health professionals. Your conceptual and critical thinking skills will be used often, as will your commitment to continuous quality improvement.
Due to the nature of this position your ability to exercise tact, discretion, empathy and integrity will be vital to your success, while an open and flexible attitude is essential. You will also need to be able build rapport with both clients and carers.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to take on leadership responsibilities, while remaining in touch with clients within a leading national healthcare provider.
Working alongside a respected and highly effective team, you will be provided with professional development opportunities plus plenty of role diversity and you come across a variety of client situations.
You'll be rewarded with a competitive salary circa $70,000 plus the use of a company car and mobile phone. Best of all, you will leave behind your days of working long and unpredictable hours, as you enjoy a structured week, allowing you the flexibility to match your lifestyle with no more night shifts!
Don't miss this chance to take your RN status to a higher level, and be rewarded accordingly!