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• Rural Support Service (hosted by Barossa Hills Fleurieu LHN)
• Location negotiable, including working from home
• Salary:  $100,343 to $107,279 p.a. (pro-rata) - RN/M2A  
• Temporary Part time (up to 30 June 2025) - 0.7 FTE

Overview

Are you a passionate and experienced nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in chronic condition management? Join our team as a Chronic Condition Nurse (ANUM) and play a pivotal role in enhancing health services across regional South Australia.

The Chronic Condition Nurse (ANUM) will be required to support the implementation of effective and efficient chronic condition services across regional South Australia to:-

• Reduce emergency department presentations and hospital admissions for clients with chronic and/or complex conditions. 
• Reduce the length of stay for patients with chronic conditions admitted to regional public hospitals. 
• Reduce patient journeys to access health services.
• Timely transfer of patients with chronic conditions from metropolitan health services to their community of residence. 
• Increased effective use of health services by vulnerable groups.

The Chronic Condition Nurse (ANUM) is accountable for the delivery of high-quality nursing care which is consistent with the Department of Health quality framework. Employees in this role accept accountability for the outcomes of nursing and or midwifery practices in the specific practice setting, for addressing inconsistencies between practice and policy; and for developing team performance and a positive work culture in the interest of patient/client outcomes.

• Conducting daily monitoring of clients supported through the VCC Service. 
• Providing expert chronic condition advice and support to consumers utilising VCC.
• Harness digital technologies for client service delivery.
• Precisely manage database systems for recording client information and reporting of data. 
• Assist in the implementation of new systems to support the effective utilisation of VCC services and other eHealth services to support clients with chronic conditions.
• Provide clinical and program support to other regional chronic condition services as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Current practicing certificate or eligibility to obtain one.
• Demonstrated expertise in chronic condition management and program implementation.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with a commitment to quality improvement.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to lead innovative programs and contribute to improving healthcare delivery for communities in regional South Australia. You will work in a supportive environment where your skills and dedication can truly make a difference.

How to Apply:

Submit your application, including a current CV and a cover letter addressing the key responsibilities, by 31 December 2024. For more information, encourage contact to seek clarification of specifics.

Be part of our mission to deliver high-quality healthcare and support patients with chronic conditions to live healthier, more connected lives.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

In addition to the annual salary package we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, employer superannuation contributions and leave loading. 

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) 
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) 

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (Indirect contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 889782

Enquiries

Name: Heather Leach

Title: VCC Nurse Unit Manager

Phone: 0434 668 745

E-mail: heather.leach@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

31 December 2024 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

Attachments

 889782 - Chronic Condition Nurse RN2 Role Description.pdf

 About RSS factsheet.pdf

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