District Nursing Service Coordinator

HELPING OUR COMMUNITY LIVE WELL.

District Nurse Service Coordinator

Community Services

• Ongoing
• Part Time 0.6 FTE
• Flexible working arrangements

Overview

Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) is a medium‑sized rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services including acute subacute residential aged care and allied and primary health care services. KDHS has three campuses located in the townships of Kyabram, Stanhope and Tongala.

KDHS is a passionate inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are a culturally diverse organisation with a wide variety of people from different races, cultures, age, gender, ethnicity, physical ability, sexuality, religious belief, work experience and education background. We believe diversity drives innovation and we will continue to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex and where there is a deep sense of pride, passion and belonging that transcends any role.

the Role

The District Nursing Coordinator is responsible for facilitating a high quality, efficient and responsive home nursing and palliative care service to clients, carers and their families, empowering self‑management where appropriate. The Coordinator provides supervision and mentorship to the District Nursing team and can assist with clinical caseloads where required.

The Coordinator contributes to the strategic direction of the District Nursing programme in consultation with the Community Services Manager to ensure continual service improvement for the benefit of clients, carers and their families.

As a member of the District Nursing team, the Coordinator will provide leadership in achieving and upholding Kyabram District Health Service Purpose and Values.

About You

To be successful in this role you must be a registered nurse with a minimum of five years’ experience in a clinical environment and / or community setting, particularly in wound care, palliative care, gerontology, continence and community services, and an understanding of aged care issues. You must be self‑directed with good time‑management, communication and interpersonal skills.

You also need to demonstrate the ability to lead high‑quality care in a complex and changing environment, and confidence using information technology, including mobile devices.

What KDHS Can Offer You

Further Information

Download a copy of the position description and contact Ash Watson, Acting Community Services Manager, on (03) or via email. Vaccination against COVID‑19 and influenza (where mandated) is a mandatory requirement for this role.

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian Employee Working with Children Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia statutory declaration is required prior to commencement. KDHS is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

KDHS would like to acknowledge that we operate on Yorta Yorta land and wish to pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise our First Peoples as the oldest living culture on the planet and their connection to our lands and waterways.

Recruitment agencies should note that KDHS does not accept agency resumes. KDHS is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by recruitment agencies.

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