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An oppurtunity exists for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join the team of clerical staff in the 3 East area. This area provides patient admission and discharge services to the majority of patients requiring overnight or day admissions to the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
In this dynamic role you will require the following:
- Excellent communication skills
- Enthusiasm to learn new duties and willingess to work as part of a multidiscipliary team
- Keyboard and word processing skills
- A sound knowledge of medical terminology
- Ability to be flexible and demonstrate initiative
Melbourne Health is an award winning healthcare service with multiple facilities including:
- The Royal Melbourne Hospital City and Royal Park Campuses
- Residential Care (Parkville, Brunswick and East Keilor)
- NorthWestern Mental Health (city, western suburbs and northern suburbs)
- North West Dialysis
Melbourne Health Bank requires an energetic person to join our enthusiastic team of allocators. This role is to allocate all casual and pool staff including nurses, ward clerks and PCAs to meet staffing shortfalls across Melbourne Health.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Excellent customer service skills
- IT skills
- Ability to work as a part of a team and autonomously
- Diplomacy skills
- Excellent problem solving ability
- Courteous telephone manner
Previous experience in Allocations is preferred, but not essential.
Supportive training will be provided for the suitable applicant.
Shifts cover 7 days a week between: 05:15 am – 22:00 pm.
The service is based at The Royal Melbourne Hospital - City Campus.
Melbourne Health Bank offers:
- Salary packaging
- Onsite gymnasium
- Orientation
- Parking at staff rates at our City and Royal Park campuses. Free parking at our other campuses
- Staff Health Clinic
- Peer Support
We currently have an opportunity for an Assistant Engineering Electrical to join the Engineering Maintenance team at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
The key objective of the Assistant Engineering Electrical role is to ensure the safe and efficient (electrical) operation and maintenance of the Royal Melbourne Hospital, in order to safeguard technical, safety, environmental and commercial integrity, and to meet the required plant performance targets in terms of plant availability and reliability.
Working within a multi- skilled team, and reporting to the Engineering operations manager, the Assistant Engineering Electrical will have a broad range of responsibilities including but not limited to:
- Electrical Contract Management
- Electrical Safety Certificate Compliance (Maintenance)
- Trades Electrical Technical support and guidance
- Electrical Contingency Management
- Coordination and management of electrical black starts
- Development of electrical guidelines and documentation.
- Represent Engineering for Electrical maintenance projects.
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Applicants must possess the following attributes:
- A grade Electrical License
- 10 years Electrical experience
- Self motivated
- Demonstrated understanding of safe work practices and safe access / permit systems
- A willingness to work across multiple trade disciplines
- General Computer skills
- Sound written and oral communication skills and numeracy skills
- Extensive customer service skills with the ability to provide accurate and timely advice to customers in a pleasant and helpful manner
- Flexible & adaptable to work environment and changing needs.
Hours of work will primarily Monday to Friday 0730 – 1630hrs
Suitable applicants will be required to undergo police checks.
Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3
(Associate Nurse Unit Manager)
Inner West Area Mental Health Service – The RMH,
Adult Acute Psychiatry Inpatient Unit
Full Time, Ongoing, (Rostered position)
A rare opportunity has resulted in a vacancy for the above position on this busy Adult Inpatient Unit. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with experience in Mental Health and leadership qualities.
This person will be a key member of staff in the daily management of the unit.
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is a service that supports and encourages ongoing professional development.
Bi Lingual Case Manager (RPN 3, OT2, SW2, P2)
Either Greek/Italian/Turkish/Lebanese
Part Time 0.8 EFT Ongoing
NorthWestern Mental Health – North West Area Mental Health Service
Moreland Continuing Care Team
Moreland Continuing Care Team provides quality community mental health services to adults requiring assessment, treatment and case management. The service is committed to the provision of a high standard of psychiatric care to people of non-English speaking background in the Moreland and Hume areas.
An opportunity exists for an experienced, client and family focused Bi Lingual Case Manager to join this dynamic team.
The position involves the provision of:
- Clinical case management to Italian/Greek/Turkish/Lebanese (50% of caseload) as well as to clients of other ethnic backgrounds.
- Secondary consultation to other staff.
- Family education and support.
- Community education.
If you enjoy working with individual clients within the context of their own community and contributing to a supportive team, and you have a language fluency and knowledge of any of the above cultures we would like to hear from you.
Case Manager (RPN 3, OT2, SW2, P2)
Full Time 1.0 EFT
NWAMHS Continuing Care Team
NWAMHS Continuing Care Teams provide quality community mental health services to adults with, or at risk of, a serious mental illness who require assessment, treatment and case management.
An opportunity exists for suitably qualified and experienced, client and family focused health professional to join this dynamic team as a case manager.
This position will be based at our Moreland Campus. Travel to our Broadmeadows Campus may be required.
If you enjoy working with individual clients within the context of their own community and contributing to a supportive team, we would like to hear from you.
Case Manager (RPN 3, OT2, SW2, P2)
NWAMHS Continuing Care Team
Full Time
NWAMHS Continuing Care Teams provide quality community mental health services to adults with, or at risk of, a serious mental illness who require assessment, treatment and case management.
An opportunity exists for suitably qualified and experienced, client and family focused health professional to join this dynamic team as a case manager.
This position will be based at our Moreland Campus.
If you enjoy working with individual clients within the context of their own community and contributing to a supportive team, we would like to hear from you.
CATT Clinician RPN4/P3/OT3/SW3
Mid West CATT
Full Time Fixed Term Position until 1/8/2010
A vacancy has arisen at MWCATT for a suitably qualified senior Clinician. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, innovative, and have advanced clinical skills.
The ability to work independently, be decisive and have excellent communication skills is required. This current vacancy presents a valuable opportunity for career advancement and professional development. Relevant consolidated experience in Mental Health is essential.
Casual Clinical Assistants
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is seeking experienced Clinical Assistants (CA) to join the Clinical Assistant Department
The successful applicant will have;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Enthusiastic and organised approach to work
Commitment to a team environment and able to work well autonomously
Certificate III in Health (PSA Certificate)
Available to work shifts including night duty
Applicants may be required to undergo a National Police records check
Clinician - RPN3, P2, SW2, OT2
Inner West Area Mental Health Service - The RMH
Crisis, Assessment & Treatment Team (CATT)
Consultation, Crisis & Liaison Service
Part Time 0.6 EFt Secondment - 3 Months (05/04/10 - 04/07/10)
An opportunity has arisen for a clinician with advanced clinical experience to join our CATT service. The service provides 24 hour a day crisis response to the Inner West catchment area.
Applicants will need to demonstrate an advanced level of clinical expertise in mental health and a capacity to work in a model of engagement focused on crisis and risk assessment.
The position is located at Waratah Clinic, Moonee Ponds.
Melbourne Health - The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Ward Clerk - Full Time/Part Time - Ward 6SW - Nephrology & Special Medicine
Ward 6SW has a friendly, busy atmosphere which requires a motivated and reliable individual as a front-line contact.
The successful applicant for this exciting and varied role will have:
- Proven ability to work in a multi disciplinary environment with a strong customer focus.
- Keyboard and computer skills.
- Previous clerical experience in a hospital or medical environment, data entry skills and an understanding of medical terminology.
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to prioritise plan and organise.
- Highly developed interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
- Motivation and commitment to ongoing development
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is recruiting ICU nurses
We are a leading public teaching hospital located in the heart of Melbourne. We are seeking experienced intensive care nurses who are looking to broaden their nursing experience in our world class health care facility.
We offer family friendly flexible work conditions and career advancement for staff. Located within walking distances to the Melbourne CBD, we have parklands, cafes, shopping strips and Melbourne University right at our doorstep.
Our Intensive Care Unit includes:
- A team of skilled and motivated advanced practice clinicians
- Dedicated clinical nurse educators and managers
- On-site education, support and excellent learning and development opportunities
Domestic Services Assistant
Inner West Area Mental Health Service
John Cade Unit Royal Melbourne Hospital
Part Time
We are seeking an enthusiastic person to join this busy Inpatient Unit.
This role requires general domestic duties and some food preparation and food delivery. We are seeking a caring individual who has empathy for persons suffering a mental illness.
Grade 2 Physiotherapist
The Royal Melbourne Hospital City Campus
Full Time - Emergency Department
An exciting opportunity exists to work as a physiotherapist in the Emergency Department at RMH.
You will work closely with the Care Co-ordination team as well as medical and nursing staff. You will have the opportunity to treat a wide variety of patients including those with back pain and other musculoskeletal injuries, vestibular pathologies as well as an eldery population often with complex care needs.
You will be supported by a great multi-disciplinary team that includes a Senior Clinician Physiotherapist as well as have the opportunity to teach and support physiotherapy staff and students.
The Royal Melbourne Hospital - Royal Park Campus
Part Time Fixed Term
If you are an enthusiastic and experienced Aged Care physiotherapist who is looking for a new opportunity in the public health system, this is the job you have been waiting for. We are looking for a part time physiotherapist to join our Aged Care physiotherapy team.
This person will provide an expert level of care to the GEM wards as well as lead the in-patient team in service developmemt and research.
The role is for 16 hours per week, over 3 days with the days being flexibile.
ROYAL MELBOURNE HOSPITAL Sessional haematologist (12 Hours / F/N)
Melbourne Health Pathology based at the Royal Melbourne Hospital has a vacancy for a sessional haematologist with subspeciality interest in haemostasis & thrombosis.
The successful applicant would be based in the Diagnostic Haematology Department at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. The position would include supervision of haematology work at the Western, the Sunshine and Williamstown campuses, particularly in the haemostasis & thrombosis area. The range of responsibilities would include clinical diagnostic haematology service delivery, education/training & medical research.
Service responsibilities would comprise coagulation/bleeding problems, clinical referrals in haematology & transfusion; interested applicants may participate in delivery of other diagnostic haematology service like morphology, testing for haemolysis & haemoglobinopathies and flow cytometry.
The successful applicant will have a special focus on supervision of haemostasis/thrombosis service.
The applicants would be expected to have dual qualification (FRCPA & FRACP) in haematology. A higher degree (MD or PhD) would be an advantage.
A competitive salary based on senior medical officers' award would be offered.
For any enquiries contact A/Prof Surender Juneja on (03) 9342 8024, 0407599185 or email: surender.juneja@mh.org.au
Health Information Manager / Clinical Coder
Full Time
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, and preferably experienced, Health Information Manager to join our team of 16 Health Information Managers in the Coding Service. You will be provided with training in the Royal Melbourne's diverse and interesting casemix. Specialities include trauma, plastics, oncology, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery and many more.
The Royal Melbourne has a new management team and structure. The Coding Services senior staff (including Coding Educator) will support you in your role and provide ongoing education opportunities.
This role will involve:
- Coding and grouping using Codefinder
- Unit audits and casemix analysis
- Casemix education
New graduates will be considered.
Essential: Bachelor of Health Information Management or equivalent, coding experience with a sound understanding of current standards, effective communication skills and the ability to work independently and as a team member.
We offer flexible working hours, ongoing staff development, and the opportunity to salary sacrifice, subsidised car parking, inexpensive gym membership and peer support.
Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants for 12 month positions as Intensive Care Registrars at The Royal Melbourne Hospital.
The Intensive Care Unit at The Royal Melbourne Hospital is a 24-bed adult Unit which caters for general medical, surgical and postoperative patients within the hospital and also receive direct transfers from throughout the state and neighbouring areas.
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of two Trauma Centres in the State. Currently, we have over 2000 Intensive Care admissions annually, and over 3000 Intensive Care admissions across the Hospital campus including the co-located Melbourne Private Hospital. The 24-bed general Intensive Care Unit opened in October 2000. It is a state-of-the-art facility providing an outstanding work environment with abundant space and natural light and has adjacent office, library, research and educational areas housed within the Unit confines.
At any one time, the Intensive Care Unit is staffed by a minimum of two registrars and two residents who work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Registrars have 5 hours a week of protected and paid training time with a formal education program delivered each week.
The Hospital offers a range of benefits including:
*Peer support programmes
*Salary packaging
*Orientation and ongoing education programs
Application Instructions:
* Please attach your updated resume and cover letter
* Please ensure that a minimum of 3 written references are submitted to support your application (download referee form)
* Successful applicants are required to undergo a police check
Medical Transcriptionist
The Royal Melbourne Hospital – City Campus
Permanent Part Time
Melbourne Health is one of Victoria's leading health care providers. Health Information Services (HIS) at the Royal Melbourne Hospital supports patient care by providing and managing clinical records and health information through its service wide systems and processes.
HIS has a vacancy in this fast-paced team environment for a permanent part time Medical Transcriptionist.
Duties will principally be the typing of outpatient letters including locating, retrieving and filing of some dictated letters with some delivery of letters to associated intra hospital clinics.
The successful candidate will be a flexible team player, have excellent attention to detail, demonstrated keyboard/data entry skills with strong organisational and interpersonal capabilities. Experience with Lanier digital dictation systems would also be an advantage. They will also be able to work independently in a busy environment.
A comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology and previous Health Information Services/Medical Records experience is advantageous.
The successful candidate will have access to attractive health sector salary packaging benefits.
The award winning North Western Mental Health is looking for mental health nurses either Division 1, 2 and 3 interested in casual, flexible working hours to join the Melbourne Health Bank. The target placement for this bank group is across our Youth, Adult and Aged Care mental health services which are geographically spread across the Northern and Western suburbs of Melbourne. This includes the mental health services on the Northern, Western and Broadmeadows Hospital sites.
- AM, PM or ND : variety of shift lengths
- A variety of shifts available
Other benefits include:
- Dynamic work environments
- Pre-rostered shifts
- Casual employment which can lead to full-time and part-time employment
- Flexible rostering via request system
- Clinical support and education/training
- Salary packaging
- Discount on site parking, convenient location to public transport
- Staff Gym
- Short term contracts available
Occupational Therapist Level 2
Mid West Area Mental Health Service - Rehabilitation Program
Mid West Mobile Support and Treatment Service & St Albans Community Care Unit
Fixed term 13/01/2010 - 12/12/2010
Need a change for the New Year?
We are currently seeking a suitably qualified Occupational Therapist to provide case management, discipline specific work and supervision (to OT grade 1).
This position will work across 2 teams. The successful applicant will be rewarded with an excellent professional support system, ample education and staff development opportunities all within an environment that fosters innovation and creativity and is recovery focussed.
Office for Research
Casual (approx 8 hours per week)
The Melbourne Health Office for Research manages and supports medical research within Melbourne and Western Health. The successful applicant will provide administrative and secretarial support to the various Research and Ethics Committees.
In particular, you will contribute to the management of research projects undertaken at Melbourne and Western Health by maintaining the departmental filing system for research projects and supporting documentation and electronically recording correspondence received by the Research and Ethics Committees.
To be successful in this role it would be highly desirable to have experience within health and/or research administration.
Office Manager
Melbourne Health - NorthWestern Mental Health
Full Time
North West Area Mental Health Service
North West Area Mental Health Service provides quality community mental health services to adults experiencing serious mental illness.
The Office Manager role contributes to the reception and administrative support function of the North West Continuing Care Team by the supervision, coordination and provision of high quality reception services, Health Records maintenance and administrative support. The role also encompasses site management for 130 Bell St Coburg.
The incumbent will primarily be based at our Coburg Campus, but travel to our Broadmeadows Campus will be required at times.
If you enjoy working with people in a busy clinic environment, have excellent communication skills, are well organised and enjoy contributing to a supportive team, we would like to hear from you.
The successful applicant will have:
- Proven ability to effectively manage a busy telephone reception and front desk.
- Well developed interpersonal skills, including ability to relate appropriately to consumers, families and staff.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a large team.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- A strong administrative background including coordination of other staff.
- Word processing, data entry and medical typing ability.
- Detailed understanding and use of CMI (Rapid), IPM and CPF medical record systems.
We currently have an opportunity for a Primary Maintenance Operator (handyman) to join the Engineering Maintenance team at the Royal Melbourne Hospital..
The key objective of Primary Maintenance Operator role is to ensure the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the Royal Melbourne Hospital, in order to safeguard technical, safety, environmental and commercial integrity, and to meet the required plant performance targets in terms of plant availability and reliability.
Working within a multi- skilled team, and reporting to the Engineering operations manager, the Primary Maintenance Operator will have a broad range of responsibilities including but not limited to:
- General Handyman (non licensed work)
- Replacement of light globes and components
- Replacement of smoke detectors / isolation etc
- Providing after hours support ( re-call)
- Routine maintenance duties
- Transportation of goods
- Minor building works & cleaning
- Completion of work orders and associated paperwork
Applicants must possess the following attributes:
- Trade or building & grounds maintenance background
- Self motivated
- Demonstrated understanding of safe work practices and safe access / permit systems
- A willingness to work across multiple trade disciplines
- General Computer skills
- Sound written and oral communication skills and numeracy skills
- Extensive customer service skills with the ability to provide accurate and timely advice to customers in a pleasant and helpful manner
- Flexible & adaptable to work environment and changing needs.
Hours of work will primarily Monday to Friday 0730 – 1630hrs
Suitable applicants will be required to undergo police checks.
South Stone Lodge is a psychogeriatric high care nursing home for people over 65 years. We also offer care to people under this age who have dementia and require high care.
In order to compliment the nursing team, we are looking to recruit a part time Division 2 registered nurse.
The ideal candidate will have a commitment to working in the area of extended care. Experience of nursing older people, an understanding of the accreditation process, and a sound background in mental health will be an advantage.
Receptionist - Radiology
LSL cover until December 2010 (may lead to ongoing position)
An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic and experienced Medical Receptionist to join the Radiology team at the Royal Melbourne Hospital Campus.
Responsibilities of the position include:
- Patient reception and registration of examinations.
- Operation of Kestral (Radiology Information System).
- Liaise with relevant medical, radiographic and clerical staff to ensure the efficient running of the reception area.
- Operation of Department switchboard.
The successful applicant will have good attention to detail and excellent communication and customer service skills. Previous experience in a similar health care role would be viewed favourably.
Attractive remuneration and employment conditions are offered.
The Continuing Care & Consultancy Team (CCT) provide specialist mental health intervention within a case management model of care and within a multidisciplinary team framework. CCT is community based with the majority of appointments facilitated within a clinic environment, an outreach component is provided on a needs-basis.
The role of the mental health professional is to provide high standard specialist mental health treatment and interventions that will promote the recovery of consumers; assist carers in their role as it relates to the provision of care for the identified consumer, and to communicate effectively with relevant other stakeholders within a case management framework or care provision.
The case manager will provide discipline specific interventions with consumers and carers and be available for discipline specific consultancy within the team. The case manager will positively contribute to team functioning and participate in relevant quality improvement and research initiatives. The case manager may also be responsible for specific clinical or quality portfolios and provide supervision to others. Discipline specific clinical supervision and line management will be provided and a professional development plan will be established.
Registered Nurse Division 1
Full time - Part Time (need to rotate all shifts)
A unique opportunity exists for an experienced Div 1 nurse with an interest in rehabilitation and palliative care to join the nursing team of 6SE.
6SE is a newly opened 30 bed ward, comprising 20 GEM rehab beds plus 10 palliative care beds.
A diverse cross section of patients with differing needs makes this a rewarding opportunity for nurses wanting to utilise their clinical and bedside skills.
Follwing a "patient centred care" approach - 6SE strives to continually improve their skills, with the long term goals for all of our patients our driving motivation.
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Division 1/3 Part Time Position
South Stone Lodge Residential Care Facility
276-290 Princes Hwy, Werribee
South Stone Lodge is a psychiatric high care nursing home for people over 65years. We do offer care to people under this age who have dementia and require high care nursing.
In order to compliment the nursing team, we are looking to recruit a part time Division 1/3 registered nurse.
The ideal candidate will have a commitment to working in the area of extended care. Experience of nursing older people and a sound background in mental health would be desirable.
The Northern Area Mental Health Service is an integrated network of mental health services providing psychiatric services to residents in the Cities of Darebin and Whittlesea. Services include Crisis Assessment and Treatment Services, Continuing Care Services, Acute In-patient Services and Community Care Units.
CRISIS ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT TEAM (C.A.T.T.)
Registered Nurse RPN3 Full Time/Part Time
An opportunity exists for to join the multidisciplinary C.A.T.T. The C.A.T.T. provides a comprehensive and responsive 24 hour, 7 day/week community based assessment and treatment service to residents of the Northern suburbs and their families. The CATT also provides an immediate assessment response to The Northern Hospital Emergency Department.
The successful applicant will provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment to C.A.T.T. clients as well as applying specialised discipline specific skills; be highly motivated with a broad range of experience in the provision of services to persons with psychiatric illness; and have a sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act, its amendments and other relevant legislation.
Appropriate qualifications, and a commitment to the provision of a client-centred service, are essential.
The successful applicant will be required to work rostered shifts – morning, afternoon and night shift, with on-call / re-call availability.
The Radiology Department at The Royal Melbourne Hospital is seeking a suitably qualified person to lead the RIS/PACS Administration team.
Melbourne Health is a leading health care provider with a reputation as a world-class service provider of acute, sub-acute, general, specialist medical and mental health services through both inpatient and community based facilities.
Reporting to the Operations Manager you will actively assist in monitoring and managing the RIS/PACS system across Melbourne Health as per the Position Description. Responsibilities include the ongoing training and support of RIS/PACS system across the health service, and to provide ongoing administration of both systems.
A relevant tertiary qualification in information technology is essential, as well as sound knowledge and experience of RIS/PACS. Your success will be driven by your strong customer focus, leadership qualities and ability to forge effective relationships. The successful candidate will require superior communication, administration and team coordination skills.
RIS / PACS Imaging Support
12 month fixed term - Full Time
Primarily this is a training, IT support and data maintenance role for Information Systems and users, within the Radiology department.
Melbourne Health is a leading health care provider with a reputation as a world-class service provider of acute, sub-acute, general, specialist medical and mental health services through both inpatient and community based facilities.
The health service is seeking a person to join the RIS / PACS Administration team, to assist with the administration of the Radiology Information System (RIS) and the Picture Archiving & Communication System (PACS) across the health service, and to provide ongoing support of both systems. Reporting to the RIS / PACS Administrator you will actively assist in monitoring and managing RIS and PACS across Melbourne Health.
Specific responsibilities will include:
- Assist with the successful implementation and daily administration of the RIS and PACS systems.
- Deliver RIS and PACS training to all user groups.
- Maintain a liaison with MH IT Department, the hospital clinicians, the RIS and PACS applications specialists, and vendor company management.
- Assist the Medical Imaging management team in achieving the most cost effective provision of service throughout the hospital.
- Ensure the successful daily running of both the RIS and PACS systems.
- Monitor and assess workflow within the medical imaging department in regards to both RIS and PACS systems.
- Provide after hours support when required.
A relevant tertiary qualification in information technology is desirable with preferred experience in health - knowledge and experience of RIS and PACS is required. Your success will be driven by your strong customer focus, leadership qualities and ability to forge effective intra hospital relationships. The successful candidate will require superior communication and organisational skills.
CATT Clinician RPN 3
Mid West CATT
Full Time Fixed Term - Long Service Leave Replacement until 16/05/2010
A vacancy has arisen at MWCATT for a suitably qualified RPN 3 Clinician. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, innovative, and have advanced clinical skills. The ability to work independently, be decisive and have excellent communication skills is required. This current vacancy presents a valuable opportunity for career advancement and professional development Relevant consolidated experience in Mental Health is essential.
CATT Clinician RPN4
Mid West CATT
Full Time Fixed Term to 02/07/2010
A vacancy has arisen at MWCATT for a suitably qualified RPN. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, innovative, and have advanced clinical skills. The ability to work independently, be decisive and have excellent communication skills is required. Relevant consolidated experience in Mental Health is essential. Great opportunity to gain experience as a senior clinician.
An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified clinician to fill a temporary senior clinician vacancy in EPPIC CCT until 16/7/10.
This is a challenging and rewarding position within a team of highly skilled and dedicated clinicians in the world's largest early psychosis program. The successful applicant will be an experienced clinician who will be able to assist Team Leaders and the EPPIC Co-ordinator to provide leadership, support and supervision to EPPIC clinicians as well as carrying a caseload of young people with first episode psychosis and complex needs. However, applications from less experienced but committed clinicians will be considered for appointment at clinician level. There is a strong likelihood that ongoing positions will be available at the conclusion of this temporary contract.
Senior Clinician Grade 3
North West Area Mental Health Service – Primary Mental Health Team
Part Time (0.8 EFT) until March 2011
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced clinician within our Primary Mental Health Team. The person we seek will have a commitment to health promotion, prevention and early intervention in addition to advanced assessment, consultation and evidence-based therapy skills.
The successful applicant will:
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with primary health care providers;
- Provide comprehensive mental health assessments and time limited treatment to people; experiencing a high prevalence disorder across the life-range;
- Provide training, mentoring and education to primary health care providers;
- Engage with and provide education to the community
A Working with Children Check is a mandatory requirement for this position
Applicants must have relevant qualifications in the areas of nursing, occupational therapy, psychology or social work.
Senior Clinician - SW3, OT3, Psych P3, RPN4
SUMITT Employment Opportunity
Fixed Term Full Time Position
A highly skilled senior clinician with relevant experience in mental health and alcohol and other drug service delivery is required to join a specialised and innovative team. The position is full time fixed term.
Substance Use and Mental Illness Treatment Team (SUMITT) aims to provide high quality services to individuals who have co-occurring mental health and alcohol and other drug disorders and build the capacity of the mental health and alcohol and other drug services to provide evidence based, accessible and integrated treatment and care to these consumers and their carers.
SUMITT senior clinicians perform a number of tasks, which includes primary and secondary consultation, service development and workforce development.
Senior Occupational Therapist / Case Manager (OT3)
Western APATT
Full Time 1.0 EFT
NorthWestern Aged Persons' Mental Health Program
Experienced Occupational Therapists, with a strong background in mental health practice are invited to apply for this professionally challenging senior leadership position within a growing area of practice.
The successful applicant will provide clinical leadership, and occupation focused consultancy, together with the management of a negotiated caseload of consumers with complex issues (0.5 EFT clinical load) within the community mental health team. The wider role within the program includes provision of clinical supervision and leadership to Occupational Therapists across the Community and Acute teams. Participation in and contribution to a variety of activities and discipline specific portfolios will be expected in partnership with the Chief Occupational Therapist.
An applicant with a commitment to Occupational, Persons Centric and Community Models of practice and a strong interest in under/post graduate student education is sought. A current driver's licence is essential.
North West Aged Mental Health Program provides a family friendly, flexible working environment.
We welcome visits to meet the team to find out more about the role.
One year Full Time/Part Time position: Grade 3 Allied Health, RPN4 or equivalent senior community development worker.
This position focuses on the scoping and development of an effective model for provision of mental health services for 0-25 year olds in the Wyndham and Melton LGAs.
It requires an experienced project manager who has an understanding of the mental health and broader health service system, ability to work independently, expertise in the mental health field and an interest in service development.
Social Worker Grade 2 - HOPS
Full time, fixed term to 25th April 2011
North Western Mental Health
Homeless Outreach Psychiatry Service
Inner West Area Mental Health Service – The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Are you looking for an interesting, challenging and rewarding position?
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and skilled social worker to join Waratah HOPS. The team works on an outreach basis in the inner Melbourne area with people who are homeless and experience mental illness, providing assessment, crisis intervention and ongoing treatment and support. Service locations include the major Crisis Accommodation services - Flagstaff and Ozanam House - and the streets of central Melbourne, as the team has an increasing focus on engaging shelterless people who live in the CBD. An important role of the team is in the provision of secondary consultation and training for accommodation support staff and other primary care providers in relation to mental health issues.
HOPS actively promotes excellence in professional practice, with in-service programs, specialist supervision and training. Social workers on the team have opportunities to develop professional practise in the areas of awareness of the cultural issues surrounding homelessness, expertise in the engagement of people with attachment difficulties, family work, advocacy and participation in housing group activities, evaluation and research. They are also supported by a discipline-specific supervision and peer group structure.
Participation in a weekend roster and some public holidays will be required.
Clinical Grade 4 Speech Pathologist
Full time, permanent position
An exciting opportunity exists to be part of a dynamic Speech Pathology department. You will be a leader providing clinical and operational support to Speech Pathology services across the areas of Neurosciences and Head and Neck Surgery streams.
As the team leader you will also be actively involved with supervision of junior and senior physiotherapy staff across both acute and subacute sites, and participate in the multidisciplinary allied health management team to further develop clinical services, education and training opportunities.
The Clinical Grade 4 in Speech Pathology is a peer recognised clinical expert within Speech Pathology. They are a clinical leader and emerging researcher and work collaboratively with key stakeholders to deliver excellence in patient care, teaching and research.
The Clinical Grade 4 in Speech Pathology must demonstrate leadership pertaining to research, grant application, publications and presentations.
Theatre Technician
Melbourne Health - The Royal Melbourne Hospital
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is looking for Theatre Technicians of all grades to work in the operating suite. The ideal applicants will have experience as a technician who can work across all specialties including Neurosurgery and complex Orthopaedics. We will consider applicants without experience for Grade 1 positions.
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of two major trauma centres in Melbourne and offers excellent opportunities to increase your skills.
We are committed to supporting and developing our staff and offer assistance in gaining Certificate III on Operating Theatre Technician.
If you are enthusiastic and want to work in a busy major trauma centre, The Royal Melbourne Hospital is the place for you!
Emergency and Trauma Service Volunteer Opportunity
Would you like to assist in easing emotional distress and anxiety experienced by people in Emergency Departments?
The Royal Melbourne Hospital Emergency and Trauma Service is looking for people who can offer simple, practical and emotional support to the Emergency patients and their families. The volunteers will help guide and orientate people in the Emergency Department.
A willingness to approach and converse with people of diverse backgrounds is essential.
You are invited to attend an information session on Wednesday 31 March 2010
Please register your interest with:
Ms Trish Minihan
Volunteer Specialist
9342 7371
Trisha.minihan@mh.org.au
Ms Pamela Wood
Emergency Department Health Promotion Officer
9342 7543
pamela.wood@mh.org.au
As part of the recruitment process, applicants are required to submit
to a Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
Receptionist /Administration Support Clerk
Inner West Area Mental Health Service
John Cade Unit Royal Melbourne Hospital
Part Time
We are seeking an experienced administrative support person to join this busy Inpatient Unit.
This role requires that high quality administrative services are provided to clinical staff, clients and customers of IWAMHS in support of providing continuous, efficient and effective clinical care.
YAT Senior Clinician - RPN4, OT3, Social Worker grade 3, Clinical psychologist grade 3 (APS clinical masters)
Mavis Street, Footscray
Full Time ongoing Senior Position
YAT provides mental health triage, assessment, crisis response and community treatment for young people aged 15-24 years with serious mental health issues who reside in the west and northwest of Melbourne.
A senior clinician is required for the team who can provide direct clinical work as well as take on leadership roles including supervision and mentoring of other staff. YAT has a Triage / CATT function, there is no ongoing / long term case management.
YAT works on a Rotating Roster with an On-call component.
We would like to hear from any interested persons who have experience of work in an acute setting and are keen to work within a Youth model.
ORYGEN Youth Health
ORYGEN Youth Health provides specialist mental health services to young people with mental health difficulties who live in the western areas of Melbourne. The organisation works within a framework of dynamic service development based on innovative clinical service delivery, conduct of integrated research, and provision of education and training.
YouthScope provides specialist interventions for young people aged 15-24 with mood and anxiety disorders, emerging personality disorders and those who are at high risk and difficult to engage. Treatments within YouthScope are typically brief and multiple episodes of care are possible up to 24 months in total. The successful applicant will be required to work within a multidisciplinary team and will be expected to provide specific therapies alongside case management. Applicants are expected to have significant experience working with young people in public mental health settings.
Applicants will be required to undergo a national police records check and will need to have a Working with Children Check
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