Nurse Care Co-Ordinator

Nurse Care Coordinator - Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP)

• Permanent Full-Time Position | 40 hours a week | 5 weeks annual leave + Monthly ADO

• Senior Community Nursing Role | Eastern suburban location across multiple sites

• Dynamic multidisciplinary team | Salary Packaging Options  

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role 

The Registered Nurse is a valued and collaborative member of the interdisciplinary health care team at Eastern Health and is accountable for coordinating and delivering safe and comprehensive patient centered care while working competently within their scope of practice and in alignment with the Eastern Health and Nursing & Midwifery Board Practice Standards.  

HARP services aim to prevent avoidable hospital presentations and admissions by implementing time limited care for clients with complex or chronic conditions who frequently attend hospitals or are at imminent risk of hospitalisation. The Care Coordinator role provides care coordination across the hospital and community continuum ensuring integrated seamless care. Care is patient centered, based on meeting client’s individual needs which can include physical and mental health, psychosocial and environmental needs.  

The role targets clients with a focus on complex conditions and or chronic disease. This includes active participation in the interdisciplinary case conferences for optimal care to the right patient at the right time. The Care coordinator manages a clinical case load of clients and assists in intake and clinical prioritisation to facilitate smooth patient flow into the service. The role includes comprehensive clinical assessments, care planning, monitoring and review. Services are goal orientated, and time limited with a focus on ensuring adequate processes are in place for a safe transition and discharge according to the clients’ ongoing needs.  

The Care Coordinator will demonstrate a minimum level of competence in clinical decision making, as outlined in the Eastern Health Domains of Practice, and meet the minimum competencies required to work within the Health Independence Programs and will be expected to be a positive role model, mentor and resource within the team. The Care Coordinator will assist the Team Leaders and Manager to ensure clinical standards are met and that continuous service improvement occurs. 

About you  

To be successful in this role you will possess: 

Essential: 

• Bachelor of Nursing / Midwifery or other recognised equivalent formal qualification leading to condition free registration in Australia  

• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australian (NMBA) via AHPRA  

• At least five years relevant and recent clinical experience  

• Current Victorian Driver’s License  

• Ability to adapt to a dynamic working environment   

Desirable:   

• Understanding and commitment to professional standards, codes and behaviours as legislated through the Health Act, Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia, other relevant professional bodies and Eastern Health Policy, Standards and Practice Guidelines.  

• Awareness and understanding of National Standards and Accreditation Standards  

• High level communication, both written and verbal, demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills with consumers, their families and all health care professionals.  

• Ability to solve problems in a variety of complex situations  

• Commitment to ongoing professional development.  

• Computer literacy and embracing health technologies and informatics. Personal Attributes:  

• Exhibits behaviour which reflects the Eastern Health values and NMBA Codes and Standards.  

• Promotes and contributes to a supportive and engaged team environment.  

• Commitment to providing a safe environment for all.  

• Respectful, collaborative and kind.  

• Team Player  

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 


• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 


• Study and professional development leave 


• Friendly & supportive teams


• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 


• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 


• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 


• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 


• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 


• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 


• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 


• Cafes at all of our Hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.


• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.


• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.


• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.


• Advertising may end before the closing date.


• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for the Position Description Link

Contact Person: Nicholas Hemsley-La Greca

Contact Number: 0409 700 445

Contact Email: [email protected]

Job Posting End Date: 6th March, 2026

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day