Transitional Care Program (Tcp) Coordinator

Description:

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Modbury Hospital – Modbury
• Salary : $88,255 - $102,240 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHP2
• Ongoing Part-Time – working 26.25 hours per week

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network a dedicated and experienced Allied Health Professional to join our Aged Care, Rehabilitation & Palliative Care division as a Transitional Care Program (TCP) Coordinator.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

As a TCP Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in facilitating a smooth transition for patients between hospital and community-based services. Your primary responsibilities will include coordinating care plans, promoting effective communication among healthcare providers and ensuring seamless continuity of care for patients and their families.

To excel in this role, you must possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients and their caregivers. Your ability to think critically, problem-solve and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment will be essential.

To be eligible for this role you must hold an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification for one of the following Allied Health disciplines working in the service, specifically:

• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification, usually in human movements, inclusive of the exercise physiology elective and eligible for accreditation from Exercise Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.

About You:

Are you dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

In this role you will need to demonstrate a genuine commitment to patient-centred care and a passion for improving healthcare outcomes. Strong organisational and time management skills are also crucial to managing the demands of this dynamic role.

If you are a driven and compassionate healthcare professional who thrives on making a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission . See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 898882

Enquiries:

Bettina Morias

A/Senior Manager

Phone: (08) 7321 4106

E-mail: bettina.morias@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

18 April 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

898882 - Transitional Care Program (TCP) Coordinator - AHP2 - role description.pdf

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.