Rehabilitation Assessment Nurse

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent position
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO)
• Clin Nurse Cons B (ZJ4)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

Rehabilitation, Aged & Community Consultation Services (RACCS) provides consultation, screening and comprehensive assessment of patients to facilitate access to subacute and community pathways. This is achieved through collaboration with treating teams, specialist units, service providers and community agencies and in partnership with patients' family members and carers to determine which subacute pathway will best meet their needs and deliver optimal outcomes. The RACCS team also ensures the service remains responsive and flexible to organisational imperatives, especially in relation to bed access and patient flow.

The Role

As the RACC Access Navigator / Rehabilitation Assessment Nurse you will work with the patient, their carer and their treating teams to facilitate the right subacute care in the right place and the right time. You will support organisational flow and access by working collaboratively and responding to referrals in the agreed timeframe. Outside of the referral pathway, you will also provide advice and recommendations in relation to patients who may benefit from subacute or community rehabilitation. These patients may be based in the inpatient setting or admitted to other services.  You will be responsible for identifying barriers to patient flow within their nominated portfolios as well as building capacity and capability within the system to support patients and their treating teams to access care at the right time in the right setting.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Approved tertiary qualifications and eligibility for membership with AHPRA or the appropriate professional body
• Experience in a senior allied health role with at least five years of experience as a clinical nurse specialist or Associate Nurse Unit Manager within a tertiary health system
• Familiarity with subacute services, chronic and complex care and the related diagnoses commonly seen in the subacute setting
• Proven ability to build relationships with colleagues to facilitate interdisciplinary planning and advancement of patient care outcomes

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Jebin Johny, RACCS Coordinator on 0452 466 899.

Applications close 11pm AEST, Tuesday 26th May 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.