Care Co-ordinator
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Fixed term contract for 2 years
- Part-time opportunity
The Opportunity
Silverchain are recruiting Registered Nurses to support a new chronic disease service across the Blacktown and Cumberland LGAs with Wentwest. The role will focus on assessment, care planning and coordination for people living with complex chronic conditions, working closely with GPs, practice teams, and specialist services.
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.
