At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coordinate safe manual handling programs to promote workplace safety.
- Company: Join Latrobe Regional Health, a leading healthcare provider in Gippsland.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, professional development, and access to wellbeing services.
- Other info: Flexible hours and a vibrant community lifestyle await you in beautiful Gippsland.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on staff safety and patient care in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with training experience in No Lift approaches.
The predicted salary is between 9000 - 9000 $ per year.
Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region.
Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse No Lift Coordinator role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Education team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive (preferred work day to include Tuesdays).
Latrobe Regional Health is looking for a No Lift Coordinator to join our growing team on a part-time (0.3EFT) ongoing basis. The No Lift Coordinator plays a pivotal role in promoting a safe working environment across Latrobe Regional Health through the leadership, coordination and continuous improvement of safe manual handling programs. Working in partnership with No Lift Trainers, Health and Safety Representatives, managers and key stakeholders, you will drive a sustainable No Lift culture that supports staff safety, injury prevention and best-practice patient handling across the organisation.
The role of the No Lift Coordinator is to:
- Lead and coordinate the implementation and ongoing development of the organisation's No Lift and safe manual handling programs.
- Facilitate education and training programs that promote safe patient handling techniques, injury prevention strategies and staff competency.
- Identify, assess and monitor manual handling risks, supporting workplace assessments and implementation of risk control measures.
- Provide expert advice and support to managers, staff and No Lift Trainers regarding safe manual handling practices and equipment use.
- Monitor manual handling incidents, hazards and injury trends, contributing to reporting, audits and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support equipment compliance, maintenance and continuous improvement activities that enhance workplace safety and patient care outcomes.
About you: Ideal candidates for this role will have:
- Current registration as a Registered or Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and recent advanced medical and/or surgical nursing experience.
- Demonstrated experience as an accredited trainer in No Lift approaches to manual handling and patient care.
- Strong education, coaching and facilitation skills, with the ability to coordinate and support the learning needs of others.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Well-developed organisational, administrative and computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office applications and managing competing priorities.
- A commitment to workplace safety, continuous improvement, evidence-based practice and fostering a positive safety culture.
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.
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.
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.
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.
No Lift Coordinator in Traralgon employer: Gippsland Health Alliance
Latrobe Regional Health is an outstanding employer, offering a supportive and innovative work environment in the picturesque Gippsland region. With a strong commitment to professional development, competitive salary packaging, and a focus on employee wellbeing, you will thrive in a culture that values collaboration and diversity while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people in the community.
