Residential in Reach Care Coordinator

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

About the role

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Nurse Practitioner Candidate role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Health Independence team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive. 

Latrobe Regional Health is looking for Residential in Reach Care Coordinator to join our growing team on a part time (0.5EFT) fixed term basis for 3 years.

We are seeking a motivated Nurse Practitioner Candidate – Aged Care to join our Residential in Reach (RIR) team. This advanced practice role supports residents in aged care facilities by providing timely assessment and management in their home environment, reducing unnecessary hospital transfers and improving continuity of care. As a candidate, you will undertake a structured mentorship and supervision program while completing your Nurse Practitioner studies, developing leadership, clinical expertise, and advocacy skills required for endorsement by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service

The role of the Residential in Reach Care Coordinator is:

• Respond to referrals and enquiries in line with Non-Admitted Patient Activity guidelines and timeframes.
• Triage and review residents in aged care facilities, performing advanced clinical assessments.
• Develop and implement management plans in consultation with General Practitioners and other health professionals.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation and participate in family meetings as required.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external organisations to ensure integrated, patient-centred care.
• Contribute to evidence-based practice, education, and quality improvement initiatives within the service.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA and enrolled in a Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner).
• Minimum 5 years post graduate nursing experience in an acute setting.
• Exceptional clinical assessment and decision-making skills with advanced knowledge in managing complex care needs.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and teamwork skills.
• Current Victorian Driver’s licence.
• Commitment to best practice and patient safety.
• Experience in research, teaching, and quality improvement activities (desirable).

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
• Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Catherine Ashford, Nurse Unit Manager HIP & HARP via email: Catherine.Ashford@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion.

Please click here for a copy of the Position Description

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au 

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.

Applications Close: 31 January 2026

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Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.