HIP Intake Clinician

Fitzroy location Friendly and dynamic team Part Time fixed term (15.2 hours per week) until 28/11/2025 About the Role An opportunity exists for an experienced allied health professional/nurse to join the Health Independence Program (HIP) Central Intake team in the role of HIP Intake Clinician. As a HIP Intake Clinician, you will be responsible for managing referrals, including identifying client needs, and accepting referrals for the most appropriate HIP service/s, whilst working closely with the various services to ensure accurate knowledge of eligibility criteria and current wait times. Duties Triage referrals with consideration to clinical need, risk, urgency and service capacity. Conduct initial needs identification and prioritisation of new referrals according to the HIP Guidelines. Advocate on behalf of client as necessary and make referrals to other agencies as required. Provide education, support and advice to referrers regarding the HIP suite of service provision, client eligibility and alternative referral options. Provide allied health/nursing advice and support to the wider HIP Central team. Classifications for this position will range from: HITH/PAC Nurse Level 1 YU15 ($107,390 per annum, pro rata) Allied Health Grade 2 Year 1 - 4 ($88,467 - $101,691 per annum, pro rata) Your Contribution Allied Health or nursing qualification (Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) where required). Strong ability to problem-solve referrals including understanding the referrer's request and assessing the client's needs. Highly developed clinical management and communication skills. Working knowledge of the health care system and an understanding of the role of hospital-based community services and of community-based programs and services available to clients. Ability to work within a high demand, dynamic environment including demonstrated ability to prioritise competing demands Current Nationally coordinated criminal history check, or willing to obtain. What we Offer A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals Culture of continuous improvement Flexible working arrangements. About Health Independence Programs (HIP) The intent of HIP is to deliver improved outcomes for clients and to support hospital demand management and flow, through delivering integrated and coordinated care to clients across the hospital and community interface, reducing duplication and fragmentation of services and ensuring client-centered care planning. SVHM HIP consists of integrated hub sites across several locations including in Fitzroy, Kew, North Richmond and Fairfield. This position will be part of the HIP Central Intake Team. The key aim of HIP Central Intake Team is to provide an access point for HIP Services. Referral processing, initial needs assessment and recruitment to programs are the main functions of the HIP Central Team. Working at St Vincent's St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. If you would like a copy of the position description, please contact TalentHealthVICsvha.org.au quoting JR140396. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more. Respectfully, no agencies please

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Posted Date: 2/1/2025