Clinical Care Partner

UnitingCare Health Pty Ltd.; Proserpine; Hybrid; AUD 76,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Travel reimbursement (mileage)

Employee discounts

Job summary

BlueCare is seeking a Clinical Care Partner to oversee and coordinate complex clinical needs for community clients across Bowen and surrounding areas. You will assess, plan, and coordinate services to achieve optimal outcomes, while working with multidisciplinary teams and navigating care pathways for aged care funding.

The role requires RN or allied health with AHPRA registration, strong communication, and ability to work independently across a geographic area.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of client-centred, community-based care delivery
• Excellent communication and clinical problem-solving skills
• Current Australian Driver's Licence - essential for travel

Responsibilities

• Develop and review complex care plans in collaboration with clients and the care team.
• Manage budgets and coordinate multidisciplinary care activities.
• Liaise with clinical teams to monitor changing needs of community clients.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate care plans, services and outcomes.

Job description

Clinical Care Partner | BlueCare | Community Care Employment Status: Full Time Location: Bowen, Proserpine & Surrounding Areas Remuneration: $55.23 - $57.06 + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Increases your take home pay) + Allowances & Travel Reimbursement (KM's) + Employee discounts Classification: QRN1.5 - QRN1.7 determined by demonstrated clinical hours and experience

Job Description: As a Clinical Care Partner your role is to ensure that our clients receive person-centred, high quality care by overseeing and coordinating complex clinical and care needs through assessment, care planning and coordination of services.
Aiming to achieve the best care outcomes for each client from their Aged Care Service funding through activities that include:
Develop and review complex care plans in collaboration with the client and multidisciplinary care team.
Manage budgets and facilitate multidisciplinary care activities.
Liaise with clinical teams to monitor and respond to changing needs of complex community clients.
Continuously monitor, review and evaluate care plans, services and outcomes.
Assist clients in navigating the care system and linking them to necessary resources where required.

Role requirements:

• Registered Nurse or Allied Health professional holding a current AHPRA registration and unlimited work entitlements
• Essential Demonstrated understanding and sound knowledge of client centred, community-based care services delivery
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in Community Funding streams and programs
• Excellent communication and clinical problem-solving skills
• Current Australian Driver's Licence - Essential Roadworthy & insured (Third Party Property minimum) vehicle to use for work- Essential Confidence in managing your time effectively, including an ability to work independently.

Employee Benefits:

• Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
• Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we'd love you to be too Joining the state's largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you'll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen's Hospital, and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.

Child safe, Child friendly UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:
Provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for children
Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services
Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur
Abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme

Diversity & Inclusion Our approach is simple - everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. For additional support and to meet our RAP Team, email [e-mail] Safe workplace We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety. Commitment to Safeguarding We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare. UnitingCare is the second-largest Queensland employer, with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of UnitingCare, BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen's Hospital, and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital. When you join the UnitingCare family, you are part of something bigger. We are a proud not-for-profit with a compassionate and inclusive team who are committed to the work we do. People who want to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. For more than 100 years we've been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. www.unitingcareqld.com.au We're on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness. We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. People who stand up for what is right. Who are open to new ideas. Who champion innovation. Who lead through learning, and lead by example. So, if you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, to grow, thrive and to be rewarded, it's time you joined our UnitingCare familiy. UnitingCare - Join us We invite you to Introduce Yourself to assist us in finding a position that aligns with your interests and skills. Let's make a meaningful difference, together. Job Alerts for future opportunities Set up Job Alerts to view future opportunities. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen.