Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) Assessor, Intake
Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT), Intake-Making a difference for older people.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ541230
Health Professionals (Level 1/2): $1,407.23 - $2,007.59
Psychologist: $1,482.56 - $2,169.97
Registered Nurse: $1,382.80 - $1,941.40
Who we are : We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
NSLHD ACAT based at Macquarie Hospital
What you'll be doing
The primary purpose of this position is the assessment of the needs of frail older people and their carers in public and private hospitals, in the community and in residential aged care facility (RACF) settings and organisation of support services, as appropriate.
A key function of this assessment process is the determination of the client's eligibility for approval to access aged care services as set out by the Aged Care Act (1997).
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications as per clinical discipline (nursing, occupational therapy, social work, physiotherapy), with full AHPRA registration or Social Work Degree with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work.
- Demonstrated discipline specific clinical experience working in relevant aged care setting and proven ability to undertake comprehensive assessments and formulate, and implement appropriate care plans for older people.
- Proven ability to work independently as a clinician and collaboratively as a member of multidisciplinary teams and to work flexibly across and within all ACAT sites.
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For role related queries or questions contact Jason Neilen on Jason.Neilen@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
Applications Close: 6 January 2025
