HIP Care Coordinator

Latrobe Regional Health; City of Latrobe; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Latrobe Regional Health in Victoria is seeking a HIP Care Coordinator to join our Health Independence Program team on a 0.5 EFT ongoing basis. The role focuses on assessing needs, coordinating services and managing a caseload of clients needing community-based support after hospital discharge.

You will work within an interdisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care, promote self-management and ensure smooth transitions across acute, community and aged care services.

Qualifications

• Current Division 1 RN registration with AHPRA.
• Victorian Driver Licence.
• Minimum five years post-graduate experience in an acute healthcare setting.
• Experience in patient assessment and management of clients with complex health needs.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of evidence-based chronic disease management principles.
• Well-developed critical thinking, problem-solving and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, coordinate and manage a caseload of HIP clients to support improved health outcomes and independence.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans for patients with chronic conditions.
• Coordinate care across acute, community, specialist and aged care services.
• Provide clinical assessment, education and support to clients and their families.
• Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and service development.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Clinical assessment

Chronic disease management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Education

Division 1 Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Job description

About the role

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse HIP Care Coordinator role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Health Independence Program team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive. Latrobe Regional Health is looking for HIP Care Coordinator to join our growing on a part time (0.5EFT) ongoing basis. The Health Independence Program (HIP) Care Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting patients to achieve improved health outcomes following discharge from hospital. Working within the Health Independence Programs (HIP) team at Latrobe Regional Health, you will assess individual needs, coordinate services and manage a caseload of clients requiring ongoing support through community-based programs. Primarily working within the Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP), with exposure to the Transition Care Program (TCP) and Residential In-Reach (RIR), this role focuses on preventing avoidable hospital presentations, supporting chronic disease management and coordinating care across acute, community and aged care services. Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service

The role of the HIP Care Coordinator is to:

• Assess, coordinate and manage a caseload of clients enrolled in Health Independence Programs to support improved health outcomes and independence.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans for patients with chronic conditions, complex health needs and risks of hospital admission.
• Coordinate care across acute, community, specialist and aged care services to ensure seamless transitions and continuity of care.
• Provide clinical assessment, education and support to clients and their families to promote self-management and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care aligned with chronic disease management principles.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, service development and the delivery of safe, person-centred care.

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Current registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse with AHPRA and a current Victorian Driver Licence.
• Minimum five years post-graduate experience in an acute healthcare setting, supported by recent clinical experience and ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrated experience in patient assessment, clinical decision-making and the management of clients with complex health needs.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of evidence-based chronic disease management principles and a commitment to delivering person-centred care.
• Well-developed critical thinking, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
• Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: [email protected]

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer. LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre. Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

Applications Close

Applications Close: 20 October 2026

Pre-Employment Requirements

Before commencement, the successful applicant will Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.