Job opportunity

CRVCID 715644

This is a recruitment for a Permanent Full - Time appointment only but open to job sharing.

We currently have 1.0FTE positions available.

Currently we are seeking a Coordinator - Older Adult to join our team. The Coordinator – Older Adult works collaboratively across all services, specialities, and professions at Peel Health Campus (PHC) to improve the quality of care and management for the older adult patient. The coordinator supports the delivery of quality patient care, through the development of standards of practice / processes / procedures and guidelines; by facilitating clinical audits, analysis and reporting; facilitating changes to clinical practice across medical, nursing and allied health professional groups; providing and supporting the education of staff across PHC and facilitating research and the implementation of quality improvement and risk management activities. The coordinator is responsible for the provision of a consultation service within this area of expertise within the hospital, as well as provide specialised clinical input in the areas of falls and Cognitive Impairment.

This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start!

Peel Health Campus is a general hospital located in the City of Mandurah, 75 km south of Perth on the doorstep of the south-west. The hospital opened in 1988 as the 32-bed Mandurah District Hospital, before expanding in the 1990s to include a 24/7 Emergency Department, Operating theatres, Inpatient services (medical, surgical, paediatric and palliative care) and Ambulatory Care services (chemotherapy and renal dialysis).

In August 2024, operational management of the Peel Health Campus transitioned from the previous private operator, Ramsay Health Care, to the South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS), paving the way for the integration of the hospital within the SMHS network, and planned expansion of services and redevelopment of the hospital.

In November 2020 the State Government announced the redevelopment and expansion of the Peel Health Campus to provide residents of the Peel-Murray region with a greater choice and access to a range of healthcare services closer to home: More outpatient services, additional inpatient beds, 12 additional chemotherapy places, 20 mental health inpatient beds, a new 10-bed Mental Health Emergency Centre, one additional operating theatre, at least 15 palliative care hospice beds, new build of medical imaging services, reconfiguration and expansion of the Day Procedure Unit, reconfiguration of the Emergency Department and Support Service expansion to facilitate increased capacity.

Benefits of working for Peel Health Campus include:

• On site free parking
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances
• For further information click here.

SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.

Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.

Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Katie Young on 08 9531 8544.

If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:

Your application should include:

1. A copy of your current CV
2. A statement addressing the selection criteria 2, 3 and 7 only, in no more than 2-3 pages
3. The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Employee Benefits

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):     

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance      
• Flexible working arrangements      
• Flexible leave arrangements      
• Other professional and location-based allowances
• For further information click here. 

Eligibility

Are you eligible? To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.  Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. 
 
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.