Clinical Needs Assessor - Aged Care Assessment Service - Location Negotiable

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 2

Remuneration: 91,472 - 104,753

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ558720

Applications close: 1st April 2025

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

What You'll Be Doing

To provide safe, compassionate and high quality person centred assessment and case coordination to clients. Ensuring care is delivered in collaboration with clients, their families/carers and a multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and outcomes in line with MNCLHD Aged Care Assessment Service guidelines (ACAS).

About you. do you have?

• Qualifications eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers; or qualifications recognised for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia; or qualifications recognised for registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia; or qualifications eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia; or qualifications eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive clinical aged care assessments and problem solve complex cases with a focus on achieving positive client and carer/family outcomes while ensuring a person centred approach within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and ability working within an acute and/or community setting including an understanding of the principles of reablement, rehabilitation, Geriatric conditions and chronic disease.
  
  

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit

Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.

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For role related queries or questions contact Deanna Tune on Deanna.Tune@health.nsw.gov.au

For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager - MNCLHD-Inclusion@nsw.health.gov.au

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