After Hours Emergency Department Care Co-ordinator

• Part Time / Fixed Term (0.21 FTE | 8 hours per week) until 30 June 2027
• Excellent salary packaging benefits
• Fitzroy location
• Challenging and rewarding clinical role

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Allied Health or Nursing clinician to join the Andrew Dent Mental Health & Alcohol and Other Drugs (MH&AOD) Hub within the Emergency Department. Working closely with the ALERT care coordination team, you will provide timely assessment, care coordination and discharge planning for patients presenting with complex mental health, alcohol and other drug (AOD), homelessness and psychosocial needs. Through comprehensive assessment, collaboration and referral, you will help deliver person-centered care while supporting safe and effective patient flow through the Emergency Department. Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with patients, carers, Emergency Department clinicians, ALERT and the MH&AOD Hub to ensure coordinated care and smooth transitions into community and specialist services.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing a clinical response to eligible MH&AOD Hub patients between 1:00 pm and 9:00 pm.
• Delivering discipline-specific assessment, care coordination and clinical management.
• Developing comprehensive discharge plans and facilitating referrals to appropriate community services.
• Coordinating admissions and referrals to area mental health, alcohol and other drug, inpatient and outreach services.
• Liaising with community providers to support continuity of care.
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with St Vincent's policies, legislation and professional standards.

Classification

Salary will be in accordance with the relevant Enterprise Agreement:

• Grade 2 Allied Health: $90,235.60 – $103,724.40 per annum (pro rata)
• Nursing (YW7/CN5): $121,695.60 per annum (pro rata)

Your Contribution

You will bring:

• A Nursing or Allied Health qualification relevant to the role, with a minimum of two years' experience in an acute healthcare setting.
• Current AHPRA registration (where applicable) and/or eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Mental Health
• Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)
• Homelessness
• Strong clinical assessment and care coordination skills.
• Experience managing competing clinical priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound understanding of contemporary care coordination frameworks and person-centered practice.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
• A current National Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

At St Vincent's, we are committed to supporting our people both professionally and personally.

You'll enjoy:

• Salary packaging to maximise your take-home pay.
• Fitness Passport membership with access to hundreds of fitness facilities.
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counselling and wellbeing support.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A culture that values collaboration, learning and continuous improvement.
• Regular wellbeing initiatives, events and staff recognition programs.
• Discounts and promotions through the St Vincent's Foundation.
• A central Fitzroy location, close to public transport, Melbourne's CBD and an abundance of cafés and amenities.

About ALERT and the Andrew Dent Mental Health & AOD Hub

The Andrew Dent Mental Health & AOD Hub is a specialised multidisciplinary service located within the St Vincent's Emergency Department. The Hub brings together clinicians from Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs and the ALERT care coordination team to provide expert assessment and intervention for patients presenting with high-acuity mental health concerns, substance use issues and complex psychosocial needs.

The service operates seven days per week across extended hours to deliver timely, integrated and person-centred care. While this role reports clinically to the MH&AOD Hub Team Leader, line management sits within the ALERT care coordination service.

Working at St Vincent's

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service providing a comprehensive range of adult clinical services.

Our work is guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence, and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Application

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the position. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and reflect the communities we serve. St Vincent's has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to minimise the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases in healthcare settings. Successful applicants may therefore be required to meet mandatory vaccination requirements, including influenza vaccination requirements where applicable.

Contact

Andrew Chan andrew.chan@svha.org.au