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Primary Care Intake Worker, Public HealthEmployment Type - Temporary Part TimeHours per fortnight - 32Job Category - Nursing - Enrolled NurseBuild your career with Victorias largest regional health serviceJoin a supportive, high-performing team making a real community impact in our Corio CHC locationFantastic temporary part-time role - Parental Leave Relief | 32 hours per fortnight - apply now!About the roleAs the Primary Care (PC) intake worker you are an entry point for referrals to PC and connects consumers to the most appropriate services at Barwon Health (BH) for their health issues. You will have a strong overview of services available across BH and can direct consumers to the most appropriate services as required.You''ll be responsible, under the direction of a relevant health professional (Registered Nurse or Allied Health Practitioner), for the provision of holistic screening of referrals and enquiries, in order to achieve access to the correct services and priority for care according to the consumers needs. Working within your scope of practice, you will identify additional services of benefit to the client and provide a range of information to the consumer about services, fees, eligibility and waiting times. As the intake worker you will liaise closely with the team to confirm service prioritisation or escalate care to ensure a safe and high-quality experience for our consumer. This role will work in partnership with Information and Access Service staff and site Clinical and Administrative staff.Key responsibilitiesAssess referrals, identify consumer issues, and determine the most appropriate service based on clinical need and eligibility.Provide care and support within own competency level, in line with best practice standards and Barwon Health requirements.Use clinical and discipline-specific tools to prioritise clients, identify urgent cases, and respond appropriately.Communicate details about services, eligibility, waiting times, and fees, using effective communication frameworks such as AIDET.What were looking forRegistration with AHPRA as an Enrolled Nurse Division 2Cert IV Allied Health AssistantDemonstrated significant post graduate experiencePlease note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfactionA vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance ProgramAttractive salary packaging benefitsLiving expenses capped at $9,010Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click hereBarwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.Child safetyWe are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Governments Child Safe StandardsWorking with Children Check (if applicable)To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.Internal applicants: If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the Employee login on the external careers page or access the careers cage through One Point (intranet) before applying.Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal. #J-18808-Ljbffr