Daylesford Aged Care is situated in the Spa Region of Victoria in Daylesford.

Daylesford Aged Care is situated in the Spa Region of Victoria in Daylesford.

Position Title: Administrative Officer - Casual

Department: Business & Support Services

Classification: HS1 ($29.57 + 25% loading per hour)

Hours:   Casual hours - on call

Central Highlands Rural Health is seeking a friendly and motivated administration officers to join our team over multiple campuses. You will be responsible for providing high levels of customer service and administration support at our five locations (Kyneton, Daylesford, Creswick, Trentham, Clunes). You will work alongside a diverse group of caring professionals who are passionate about providing a high level of health care to their clients within a positive working environment.

As this is a casual position, you will be covering annual leave and sick leave across all administrative service points at all campuses. .    Flexibility in your availability is essential and the ability to be available at short notice.

To be successful in this role you will need to have:

• Demonstrated initiative, self-direction and autonomy.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise workload with competing priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentially and use discretion in dealing with all aspects of the role.
• Able to demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of the role, including data entry and completion of financial functions.
• Experience and confidence using Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, Access and Outlook).
• Willingness to advance knowledge and skills relevant to the position.
• Recent experience in an office environment in a similar role.  
• Recent experience in a health service working with the Aged, Acute or Community care sector (not mandatory).
• Demonstrated ability to utilise Hospital/Residential/Community IT applications, including iPM, iCare, BOSSnet, and/or Titanium (not mandatory).

Please view the position description for further details.

Applications should include a cover letter, resume and address all key selection criteria.

The Kyneton Acute department have additional hours to offer existing employees of CHRH.

Central Highlands Rural Health is major provider of public health and wellbeing services across the Macedon Ranges and Hepburn Shire, with locations in Clunes, Creswick, Daylesford, Kyneton and Trentham.

Our purpose is: "To be the most valued local provider of quality, person centred care and services, improving the health and wellbeing of our community"

We operate under a framework of Best Care which is Safe, Personal, Connected and Right for every person, every time.

Our values are:

* Act with RESPECT

* Be RESPONSIVE, KIND & CARING

* Act with INTEGRITY and be ACCOUNTABLE

* Commit to LEARNING and REFLECTION

Central Highlands Rural Health recognises, supports and celebrates the diversity of the communities within which we work.

Our services are delivered to people of all ages and health status with a focus on care of the aged and disadvantaged

Kyneton Health - Acute

The Registered Nurse is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team who works to achieve a high standard of evidence based nursing care to the patient/client and significant others for positive treatment outcomes.

You will undertake and contribute to the multidisciplinary assessment treatment and discharge planning of patients and assumes accountability and responsibility for his/her own practice based upon his/her level of educational preparation and competence.

Responsibilities & Major Activities

Provide patient-centred nursing care including recognition of normal and abnormal in assessment, intervention and evaluation of individual health and function status.
Work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate integrated person-centred care leading to timely and effective client discharge.
Monitor the impact of nursing care and maintain ongoing communication with the nurse in charge regarding the health and functional status of individuals.
Use critical and reflective thinking skills in contributing to decision making which includes reporting changes in health and functional status and individual responses to health care interventions.
Support the development of and comply with organisational and service level policies and procedures pertinent to registered nursing practice.
Contribute to the review of care plans in conjunction with individuals/groups.
Implement planned nursing care to achieve identified outcomes.
Ensure communication, reporting and documentation are timely and accurate.
Organise workload to facilitate planned nursing care for individuals and groups.
Prioritise the delivery of nursing care to individuals/groups.
 

The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, but within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification.

About you:

We seek applicants with a minimum of 2 years experience in Acute wards. 

The successful Registered Nurse will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team who works to achieve a high standard of evidence based nursing care to the patient/client and significant others for positive treatment outcomes.

Our offering:

At Central Highlands Rural Health we have a diverse workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

Our employees enjoy the benefits of:

* Salary Packaging

* Flexible working arrangements

* Free car parking at all facilities

* Wellness Program

* Employee Assistance Program

All appointments to Central Highlands Rural Health are subject to a satisfactory clearance of a National Police Check and Employee Working with Children Check.  Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

Central Highlands Rural Health committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and social inclusion.

Central Highlands Rural Health is major provider of public health and wellbeing services across the Macedon Ranges and Hepburn Shire, with locations in Clunes, Creswick, Daylesford, Kyneton and Trentham.

Our purpose is: "To be the most valued local provider of quality, person centred care and services, improving the health and wellbeing of our community"

We operate under a framework of Best Care which is Safe, Personal, Connected and Right for every person, every time.

Our values are:

* Act with RESPECT

* Be RESPONSIVE, KIND & CARING

* Act with INTEGRITY and be ACCOUNTABLE

* Commit to LEARNING and REFLECTION

Central Highlands Rural Health recognises, supports and celebrates the diversity of the communities within which we work.

Our services are delivered to people of all ages and health status with a focus on care of the aged and disadvantaged

As part of the CHRH Oral Health team, this role contributes to the delivery of high quality, efficient and effective dental care. The Dental Assistant will be responsible for clinical assistance, demonstrating teamwork and current CHRH infection control and administrative policies and procedures. This successful incumbent will be required to work across campuses in our public and private dental clinics.

Our offering:

At Central Highlands Rural Health we have a diverse workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

Our employees enjoy the benefits of:

* Salary Packaging

* Flexible working arrangements

* Free car parking at all facilities

* Wellness Program

* Employee Assistance Program

All appointments to Central Highlands Rural Health are subject to a satisfactory clearance of a National Police Check and Employee Working with Children Check.  Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

Central Highlands Rural Health committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and social inclusion.

Central Highlands Rural Health is major provider of public health and wellbeing services across the Macedon Ranges and Hepburn Shire, with locations in Clunes, Creswick, Daylesford, Kyneton and Trentham.

Our purpose is: "To be the most valued local provider of quality, person centred care and services, improving the health and wellbeing of our community"

We operate under a framework of Best Care which is Safe, Personal, Connected and Right for every person, every time.

Our values are:

* Act with RESPECT

* Be RESPONSIVE, KIND & CARING

* Act with INTEGRITY and be ACCOUNTABLE

* Commit to LEARNING and REFLECTION

Central Highlands Rural Health recognises, supports and celebrates the diversity of the communities within which we work.

Our services are delivered to people of all ages and health status with a focus on care of the aged and disadvantaged.

The Community Mental Health Worker role is to provide support and services for clients experiencing persistent and enduring mental illnesses and also those individuals and organisations who provide support to the client.  The Community Mental Health Worker will work with individuals and their supports to achieve optimal overall health and wellbeing utilising contemporary best practice in mental health service delivery.    

Key Responsibilities

* Provide current evidenced-based and best practice mental health assessments and interventions in accordance with professional standards and the National Mental Health Commission “Equally Well Framework”
* Undertake comprehensive psychiatric assessments, identifying and prioritising the needs of the client and their support networks
* Develop, implement and regularly review care plans with clients, which include their physical and mental wellbeing within a broader social model of health
* Provide case management services where deemed necessary
* Ensure clients receive a high quality service which is delivered in a timely and professional manner

* Provide referrals to external organisations and internally to other CHRH services where necessary to achieve optimal outcome for the client
* Engage with the clients support systems e.g. family, friends, kinship networks
* Engage with key service providers such as but not limited to General Practitioners, other treatment providers, housing, community, vocational, education and recreation services
* Maintain regular and ongoing communication with other mental health service providers involved in shared care
* Provide secondary consultation to other community-based organisations
* Maintain accurate and current medical records
* Ensure data is collected accurately and reported using the reporting system prescribed by the funding body and other organisational data systems
* Participate and contribute to team and organisational operations 
* Maintain and advance skills and knowledge through participation in ongoing learning and clinical supervision
* Identify opportunities for quality improvement and engage in their delivery
* Other duties consistent with the role as may be reasonably directed by the Manager.

Our offering:

At Central Highlands Rural Health we have a diverse workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

Our employees enjoy the benefits of:

* Salary Packaging

* Flexible working arrangements

* Free car parking at all facilities

* Wellness Program

* Employee Assistance Program

All appointments to Central Highlands Rural Health are subject to a satisfactory clearance of a National Police Check and Employee Working with Children Check.  Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

Central Highlands Rural Health committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and social inclusion.

Central Highlands Rural Health is major provider of public health and wellbeing services across the Macedon Ranges and Hepburn Shire, with locations in Clunes, Creswick, Daylesford, Kyneton and Trentham.

Our purpose is: "To be the most valued local provider of quality, person centred care and services, improving the health and wellbeing of our community"

We operate under a framework of Best Care which is Safe, Personal, Connected and Right for every person, every time.

Our values are:

* Act with RESPECT

* Be RESPONSIVE, KIND & CARING

* Act with INTEGRITY and be ACCOUNTABLE

* Commit to LEARNING and REFLECTION

Central Highlands Rural Health recognises, supports and celebrates the diversity of the communities within which we work.

Our services are delivered to people of all ages and health status with a focus on care of the aged and disadvantaged

Creswick Health

Creswick Health offers a comprehensive range of acute, residential aged care and community based services. The residential Aged Care facility has 30 beds for permanent and respite care. We have recently completed a refurbishment of one area of the aged care unit with further works to be undertaken.

The position for Enrolled Nurse Medication qualified is based primarily in aged care with the successful applicants being able to work in the sub-acute unit as required. We require applicants to be able to work all days and shifts and be available for regular rotation through night shifts as well as relieving night shift leave.

At Central Highlands Rural Health we have a diverse workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

Our employees enjoy the benefits of:

* Salary Packaging

* Flexible working arrangements

* Free car parking at all facilities

* Wellness Program

* Employee Assistance Program

All appointments to Central Highlands Rural Health are subject to a satisfactory clearance of a National Police Check and Employee Working with Children Check.  Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

Central Highlands Rural Health committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and social inclusion.

Central Highlands Rural Health is major provider of public health and wellbeing services across the Macedon Ranges and Hepburn Shire, with locations in Clunes, Creswick, Daylesford, Kyneton and Trentham.

Our purpose is: "To be the most valued local provider of quality, person centred care and services, improving the health and wellbeing of our community"

We operate under a framework of Best Care which is Safe, Personal, Connected and Right for every person, every time.

Our values are:

* Act with RESPECT

* Be RESPONSIVE, KIND & CARING

* Act with INTEGRITY and be ACCOUNTABLE

* Commit to LEARNING and REFLECTION

Central Highlands Rural Health recognises, supports and celebrates the diversity of the communities within which we work.

Our services are delivered to people of all ages and health status with a focus on care of the aged and disadvantaged

Central Highlands Rural Health invites applications from Registered Nurses seeking casual employment.   

CHRH provides the opportunity for RNs to work across multiple locations in the acute and residential care units.

Locations include Creswick (Acute and Aged Care), Daylesford (Acute and Aged Care), Kyneton (Acute) and Trentham Aged Care. 

All appointments to Central Highlands Rural Health are subject to a satisfactory clearance of a National Police Check and Employee Working with Children Check.  Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

Central Highlands Rural Health committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and social inclusion.

Central Highlands Rural Health is major provider of public health and wellbeing services across the Macedon Ranges and Hepburn Shire, with locations in Clunes, Creswick, Daylesford, Kyneton and Trentham.

Our purpose is: "To be the most valued local provider of quality, person centred care and services, improving the health and wellbeing of our community"

We operate under a framework of Best Care which is Safe, Personal, Connected and Right for every person, every time.

Our values are:

* Act with RESPECT

* Be RESPONSIVE, KIND & CARING

* Act with INTEGRITY and be ACCOUNTABLE

* Commit to LEARNING and REFLECTION

Central Highlands Rural Health recognises, supports and celebrates the diversity of the communities within which we work.

Our services are delivered to people of all ages and health status with a focus on care of the aged and disadvantaged

Kyneton Acute

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager is an integral member of the management team, working with the Nurse Business Manager to ensure efficient operation of the clinical environment and is responsible for the delivery of quality care within the Acute Unit.  The ANUM manages the nursing and related resources available to the department, sets the clinical standards to achieve a high quality of nursing care and fosters and maintains a learning environment for staff, committed to professional development.  The ANUM is appointed to undertake in-charge and shift leadership functions during the off-duty periods of the NUM.

This role will also involve regular night duty in the role of After Hours Coordinator (AHC).  In the absence of the Chief Executive, the Director of Nursing and the Nurse Managers AHC is responsible for the overall management of the Kyneton Health. The AHA will support the Executive and the Nurse Managers in the provision and maintenance of quality care within CHRH, through competent clinical and business practice, effective communication and active participation. The AHA will be a highly motivated leader, responsible for the maintenance of safety for patients, visitors and staff.

About you:

We seek applicants with experience in acute nursing, including palliative care and medical / surgical nursing.  Applicants must have strong time management skills.

Our offering:

At Central Highlands Rural Health we have a diverse workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

Our employees enjoy the benefits of:

* Salary Packaging

* Flexible working arrangements

* Free car parking at all facilities

* Wellness Program

* Employee Assistance Program

All appointments to Central Highlands Rural Health are subject to a satisfactory clearance of a National Police Check and Employee Working with Children Check.  Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

Central Highlands Rural Health committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and social inclusion.

The Trade Cook reports to the Manager Hotel Services and must work within the Central Highlands Rural Health policies and procedures.

The position requires the preparation and supply of meals for Acute, Aged Care and Meals on Wheels and special events.

Responsibilities include the ordering of provisions in accordance with the approved menu, supervision of the Kitchen Hands on duty and liaison with other kitchen staff to ensure that the kitchen operates according to the set guidelines.