Sub and Non-Acute Patient (SNAP) Officer - Decision Support Unit at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jul, 26

Salary

120057.0

Posted On

14 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data analysis, Clinical documentation, Patient assessment, Funding optimization, Multidisciplinary collaboration, AN-SNAP classification, Health information management, Care planning, Discharge planning, Clinical insight

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full time, Permanent Classification: Health Professional Level 3, Registered Nurse Level 2 (PN 13356) Note: This role will be filled at either Health Professional Level 3 or Registered Nurse Level 2 depending on qualifications and experience, in line with the Enterprise Agreement. Health Professional Level 3 Salary: $111,639 - $120,057 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Registered Nurse Level 2 Salary: $112,841 - $119,223 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Health Services, ACT Section: Decision Support Unit Closing Date: 28 April 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • 12.5%25 Superannuation. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. About the Role: Be part of Canberra Health Services’ Decision Support Unit, where data, clinical insight and funding sustainability come together. As a Sub and Non-Acute Patient (SNAP) Officer, you’ll work closely with multidisciplinary clinical teams to accurately assign and update patient care types using AN‑SNAP classifications. Your work ensures high‑quality data, timely funding optimisation, and better planning, research and patient outcomes. You’ll coordinate mandatory sub‑acute and non‑acute assessments and play a key role in supporting patient recovery, independence and smooth transitions from acute care to discharge. This is a multi-classified position with possibility of appointment at either HP3 or RN2. There is only one position available. Please Note: • A merit pool will be established from this recruitment to fill any SNAP Officer HP3 or RN2 permanent and/or temporary vacancies arising over the next 12 months (of a duration up to 12 months with a possibility of extension or permanency) in a full time or part time capacity. • SNAP Officers can be asked to work across TCH, UCH and NCH sites. • Please include the names of two professional referees. • Selection for this position and the merit pool may be based on written applications and referee reports. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the: HP3 Position Description or RN2 Position Description Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Jan Sherman on (02) 5124 6035 or at Jan.Sherman@act.gov.au #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The SNAP Officer assigns and updates patient care types using AN-SNAP classifications to ensure accurate data and funding optimization. They coordinate mandatory assessments and support multidisciplinary teams in facilitating smooth patient transitions from acute care.