Job Description

The Smithton District Hospital (SDH) and Community Health Centre are small sized sub-acute public hospital located in Smithton Tasmania. It services the whole Circular Head region with a catchment population of 8000 people.

Smithton Home Care services provide a 5 day a week service, providing home and personal care to clients in their own home plus a foot care clinic service.

The Team:

Smithton Community Services is a small team of health professional which operate out of the Smithton District Hospital to provide care to clients either in their own home or through Community Nursing or Carer clinics at the hospital.

The Role:

1. To coordinate Home Care services and provide admin support for community services
2. Working within the Community Home Support Program (CHSP) Aged Care Quality Standards, supervise, coordinate and allocate care work to Home Help and Personal Carer staff providing services to the frail, aged and disabled within the community.
3. Receive and respond to all referrals, ensuring confidential handling of enquiries and routine matters as required, or directing clients to other agencies when appropriate.
4. Undertake home care/domestic assistance assessments and reassessments in a community setting for the frail aged, people with disabilities and their carers.
5. Monitor and review services for clients through discussion with field staff, attendance at case conferences and through ongoing client contact ensuring an efficient flow of information to and from the Community Nursing and Home Care Service.
6. Collaborates regularly with other service providers regarding the provision care for clients.
7. Prepare written reports, provide statistics and maintain client health care records and accurately recording all necessary information into a computerised system as per organisational procedures.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

• The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
• Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

• Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you can join us. *notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $73,811 to $79,779 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence

• Relevant qualification in administration and community services or preparedness to undertake study in appropriate course

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• 502555, 502724, 526479, 512343 Home Care Services Coordinator B3 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Sharan McLaren
Position: Director of Nursing
Phone number: 0499938405
Email address: sharan.mclaren@ths.tas.gov.au

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