Description of the job
The Opportunity
The role involves overseeing and maintaining NDIS Health/Clinical policies and procedures, auditing NDIS teams against standards, and managing clinical data collection. Key responsibilities include reviewing new participant intakes, coordinating complex hospitalisations and discharge planning, advocating for participant needs at medical appointments, and managing high-risk cases. The role also includes assessing health-related incidents, ensuring corrective actions, and providing ad-hoc clinical advice in response to clinical deterioration.
This is an exciting new role and reports to the Director NDIS
Permanent full-time, based in Newcastle. Our service delivery is across Mid North Coast, Central Coast, Upper Hunter, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.
Why Work for us?
Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of a faith-based organisation, you have access to the following great benefits:
- Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
- Salary packaging options (up to $611/fortnight)
- Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
- Career and development opportunities – we want you to flourish!
- Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
- Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
- Paid parental leave
About you:
- Registered Nurse, with current AHPRA registration
- Experience in the Health, NDIS, Community Care or a demonstrated understanding of these sectors
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with integrity and a high work ethic
- Demonstrated experience in client assessment, care planning and documentation
- Effective communication skills – verbal, written and oral
- Integrity and high work ethic with approachable and collaborative nature
- Well organised and consistent in high quality delivery of services
- Team focused and ability to work autonomously
- Proven adherence to legislation, policies and procedures
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Who we are?
Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
For more information visit https://www.newcastleanglican.org.au or email the talent team at Write to the company
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact The Team at Samaritans on , quoting Ref No. 1205739.