SNAP Clinician: Subacute Care & Discharge Lead

Western Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs

Scholarships and grants for learning

Job summary

Western Health in Melbourne's western region seeks a Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) or Allied Health Senior Clinician for the SNAP service. The role focuses on subacute and non-acute pathways, ensuring timely access to the right care in the right place with strong teamwork and communication.

The position is part-time (48 hours per fortnight), fixed-term until December 2027, with responsibilities spanning discharge planning, clinical governance, and education across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Current registration as Allied Health Professional or RN with AHPRA.
• Postgraduate qualification in nursing.
• Experience in a senior clinical role and ability to mentor staff.
• Commitment to Western Health Values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety).

Responsibilities

• Mentor multidisciplinary teams with high emotional intelligence and clear communication.
• Deliver high-level assessments, interventions and rapid-care planning while managing clinical risk.
• Audit service standards and apply current evidence to clinical care.
• Regularly review outcomes, policies and practices against latest evidence to drive improvements.
• Share knowledge, mentor less experienced staff and develop education for teams and patients.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Education

Postgraduate qualification in nursing

Job description

Western Health in Melbourne's western region seeks a Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) or Allied Health Senior Clinician for the SNAP service. The role focuses on subacute and non-acute pathways, ensuring timely access to the right care in the right place with strong teamwork and communication.

The position is part-time (48 hours per fortnight), fixed-term until December 2027, with responsibilities spanning discharge planning, clinical governance, and education across multidisciplinary teams.