Rehabilitation Coordinator, Rehabilitation Program

Rehabilitation Coordinator, Rehabilitation Program

Northern Sydney - Sydney, NSW

Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
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The role of the rehabilitation coordinator is to support patients at RNSH and Ryde Hospital in gaining timely access to appropriate rehabilitation services. This includes InReach, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services at public, affiliated or private units within NSLHD . The position will ensure daily coordination of patient flow and admissions to inpatient units, Graythwaite Day Rehabilitation (GDR) at Ryde hospital and InReach Rehabilitation at RNSH. The coordinator will provide leadership, clinical advice, consultation, education and support of other professionals in relation to rehabilitation. The incumbent will work closely with the RNSH and Ryde Heads of Department Rehabilitation Medicine as well as the Manager Allied Health, Rehabilitation, Aged Care and Ambulatory Care Services Ryde. The coordinator will collaborate with allied health, medical and nursing clinicians and develop effective linkages and networks with relevant internal and external stakeholders and services.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrate these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.

About the Candidate

• Allied Health qualifications recognised for registration or membership with the relevant Australian professional board or AASW. For relevant Allied Health professions, must have current registration with (AHPRA) Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Current clinical experience at a minimum Level 2.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in a clinical environment with a focus on patient safety and evidence-based practice and knowledge of professional and clinical issues relating to rehabilitation across the health care spectrum.
• Extensive experience providing direct clinical interventions, case management and consultancy to clients participating in the rehabilitation process
• Demonstrated advanced level interpersonal and communication skills, including written, verbal, presentation skills; ability to produce high level reports, plans and briefings. as well as proficient computer literacy and an ability to confidently use health information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team with a commitment to a multidisciplinary approach to care

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Salary per hour:

Allied Health Professional Level 5: $68 .53 - $70.19

Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2: $75.35 - $76.86

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