Team Leader, HARP/PAC

Work in an environment that offers: 

• Support for career progression and development
• An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
• Suitable for Nursing or Allied Health!

The Position: 

Job Reference: 1976

Position Title: Team Leader, HARP/PAC
Classification: ZA7 or Allied Health Grade 3
Salary per hour (exc. super): $51.67 - $63.41
Hours per fortnight: 64
Employment Status: Ongoing Part Time

Closing date: 02/03/2025

Managers at Bendigo Health are an integral part of the health care service team, providing leadership and direction to a dedicated staffing group. A manager at Bendigo Health should have, or aspire, to, the personal qualities, knowledge and skills as described in the Bendigo Health Staff Capabilities Statement. 

The position of Team Leader – Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP), Post-Acute Care (PAC) will assist the program manager with the operational accountability of the HARP, PAC teams.

Oversight of the day to day work flow system, quality of work and timeliness of service delivery are key focus.
The teams:
HARP and PAC are services within the range of the Health Independence Programs (HIP). HIP supports the need for health services to provide a more responsive, integrated and flexible approach to service provision.
PAC provides short-term services and support for those who need extra help at home after a public hospital stay. People need to be assessed as requiring short-term, community-based help to assist them to recuperate in the community, and to ensure a safe and timely discharge.
HARP provides hospital substitution and diversion by supporting people in the community, in ambulatory settings, and in people’s homes. The program works in a client centred approach to support people with chronic and complex illness to reduce avoidable hospital admissions. Bendigo Health’s HARP comprises a multidisciplinary workforce working in an interdisciplinary model of care.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

• We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your New Division

The Clinical Operations Division encompasses acute, allied health, cancer, dental and mental health services.  We provide a wide range of general medical, surgical and specialty services including but not limited to; Oncology, Cardiology, Renal, Emergency, Women’s and Children’s, Critical Care, Specialist Clinics, Cancer Clinics and Mental Health Services. Our Allied Health teams provide a diverse range of programs and person centred care in inpatient, outpatient, community, home and residential care settings.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact Adam Runnalls, Nurse Unit Manager on 03 5454 7269 for a confidential discussion.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Position Description: HERE

Allied Health Credentialing and Scope of Practice Protocol: HERE

Careers Video Reference: Bendigo Health Careers

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If you are an existing Bendigo Health employee, please ensure you apply with your Bendigo Health email address.