Title: Access Coordinator - Acute

Access Coordinator - Acute

• Limited Term Part Time | Set shifts Saturday & Sunday and Public Holidays | Hours 16:00 – 22:30
• Wantirna Health | Small team, extended hours | 24 hours a fortnight
• Working with the Eastern Health Integrated Access Unit (EHIAU)

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

The Access Coordinator - Acute supports the Eastern Health Integrated Access Unit (EHIAU), to facilitate access and patient flow for emergencies, planned and unplanned admissions to EH. The Access Coordinator works closely with EH emergency departments, admission/clinic areas, operating theatres and the wards to maintain patient flow. Working in conjunction with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure the appropriate usage of available beds the Access Coordinator will monitor, source and allocate appropriate inpatient beds in line with Organisational Key Performance Indicator Targets.
The Access Coordinator - Acute is an experienced Registered Nurse in Division 1 with a strong clinical background demonstrating excellent skills in communication, negotiation, problem solving and teamwork.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

Essential

Current Registered Nurse Division 1 registration with AHPRA
Extensive clinical knowledge, skills and experience in an acute health setting
Demonstrated leadership skills including:
Effective organisational and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to make timely, accurate and informed decisions in a pressured environment
Proven ability in managing complex situations
Demonstrated ability to problem solve
Demonstrated ability to consult, negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders
Proven ability to embrace change and an ability to facilitate the change process
Demonstrated ability to engage and inspire staff to achieve commonly held goals
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and autonomously

Desirable

Evidence of relevant post graduate studies (or working towards) highly desirable
Experience in a similar role or managerial experience at a Senior Nursing level
Experience managing access and flow in an acute health setting

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
• Study and professional development leave
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please

Contact Person: Sonya Moran

Contact Number: 03 9955 7530

Contact Email: Sonya.Moran@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 15 February 2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

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Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day