Employment Type
- Permanent Part Time; Permanent Full Time; Temporary Part Time
Job Category
-Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
This is your chance to enhance your career with Victoria's largest regional Health Service
Work with an innovative multidisciplinary team
Enjoy job security, flexibility and work life balance in a beautiful coastal location
About the role
As an assessment clinician you'll work independently within a multidisciplinary team to deliver the Aged Care Assessment Program in the VIC 3 region.
You're primary responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive assessments across physical, medical, psychological, cultural, and social care dimensions, and offering consumers appropriate service options.
You'll collaborate with clients to assess their needs, goals, and preferences, focusing on wellness and reablement to promote independence.
You'll provide information and refer clients to suitable services, including residential care, respite, Support at Home, and other relevant programs such as DVA, Mental Health, or NDIS.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct Aged Care Need assessments of the restorative, physical, medical, psychological, cultural and social dimensions of care and provide consumers with a choice of appropriate services
Work with the client to assess their needs, goals and preferences focusing on a wellness and reablement approach to build their independence
Provide information and refer clients to services that are appropriate and available to meet their needs and preferences.
This may include facilitating access to residential care, residential respite or community packaged care, plus broader community services such as DVA, Regional Assessment Service (RAS), CHSP (Commonwealth Home Support Program) Mental Health or NDIS.
What we're looking for
Tertiary qualification within relevant health discipline as per ACAP Guidelines
Current practicing certificate/registration/accreditation as appropriate




Holds and maintains a current Victorian driver's licence
Demonstrated experience in comprehensive assessment skills to determine care needs of complex frail older clients
Highly developed written and verbal skills with clients, carers, colleagues and other professionals
Competent use of computer programs and technologies Ability to utilise initiative and professional judgement, clinical knowledge and expertise to function as an independent practitioner in a multidisciplinary assessment service
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, as well as part of a team
A sound knowledge of the health and aged care service system across all settings
Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-changing environment, to work productively with limited supervision and to work to deadlines
Currently hold and maintain unrestricted registration with APHRA or AASW and do not have any matters pending which may result in restrictions
Please 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 solid sense of job satisfaction
A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Attractive salary packaging benefits
Living expenses capped at $9,010
Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
Diversity and Inclusion
Barwon 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.
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Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
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