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Physiotherapy Manager
Royal Melbourne Hospital - Allied Health
Full Time Permanent Position
We are seeking a dynamic Physiotherapist to lead our team of dedicated clinicians across the City and Royal Park sites of The Royal Melbourne Hospital. Reporting to the Director of Allied Health, this role will engender a culture of clinical excellence within Physiotherapy. Our Physiotherapy department is innovative, active in research and education, and includes a Workforce Development Manager.
The Physiotherapy Manager will be accountable for the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of the Physiotherapy clinical service across both sites. In line with Melbourne Health's Clinical Governance model, this role will ensure that staff are appropriately credentialed, inducted, and supported in interdisciplinary practice.
The Physiotherapy Manager also holds an hononary position at the University of Melbourne and is responsible for co-ordinating the Clinical Education program for the students allocated to the Royal Melbourne/Western Health Clinical School. The strong Clinical School model offers the successful candidate an exciting opportunity to be involved in the development of a new Doctor of Physiotherapy course starting in 2011.
As an integral member of the Allied Health Management Team, the Manager will hold specific Allied Health leadership portfolios within Melbourne Health. This will include participation in a nominated divisional executive with senior medical and nursing colleagues, and providing leadership for the Allied Health team within that division.
The successful applicant will work in close collaboration with our other Allied Health Managers, supported by the AH Workforce Development Unit, and Education & Service Development Unit.
Computer Billing Clerk
Victorian Infectious Diseases Laboratory (VIDRL)
Part Time (38 hrs/fortnight - between 9am and 6pm, Mon - Fri)
A Part Time vacancy exists for a computer billing clerk at the VIDRL Melbourne Health campus.
The position is in the financial management section of the Laboratory and it seeks a person who is flexible and highly motivated. The position provides clerical and billing duties, including the follow up of aged accounts and recording relevant information for the test billing process.
The successful candidate may be involved in liaising with pathology providers and with patients.
Computer keyboard skills, medical terminology and the ability to carefully record information accurately are essential requirements.
Previous experience working with pathology billings together with customer service experience, knowledge of Medicare Benefits Schedule, TAC, Veteran's Affiars and Work Cover will be highly regarded in applicant selection.
Short-listed candidates will be required to take a computer typing test. Working hours to be discussed at interview.
Case Management position available (RPN3, OT2, SW2, P2)
Inner West Area Mental Health Service
Mobile Support & Treatment Team
Full Time, Rotating Roster
Highly motivated and supportive MSTT are seeking an experienced clinician committed to providing psychiatric treatment and rehabilitation to clients living in Moonee Valley and Melbourne.
We are seeking a clinician committed to providing psychiatric treatment and rehabilitation and to have some understanding of working within a recovery framework would be a benefit.
MSTT responsibilities include:
- Assessment and treatment of clients
- Case management, working within a harm minimisation approach with consumers D&A issues
- Crisis intervention
- Formulation of service plans
- Participation in community liaison
A rotating roster position that includes a direct case management role.
Case Manager (RPN 3, OT2, SW2, P2)
Melbourne Health - NorthWestern Mental Health
Full Time Fixed Term 1.0 EFT
Maternity Leave Cover: 26 April 10 - 22 October 10
NWAMHS Continuing Care Team
NWAMHS Continuing Care Team provides 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 Broadmeadows 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.
We are seeking a independent and motivated Clerical Assistant to work for the Oncology / Haematology clinical Research unit at the Royal Melbourne Hospital on a casual basis to cover the study leave of our present clerk.
The position is up to 40 hours per fortnight, (hours by negotiation) and we will require coverage for approximately 16 weeks over the year, spread over 3 different periods.
The position involves general office duties, maintaining an accrual database and archiving. You will be working with a team of research nurses.
The position would suit someone who is looking for experience in the field.
Melbourne Health - The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Emergency Services Clerical Supervisor
The Emergency Department at The Royal Melbourne Hospital is seeking an experienced health services clerk with exceptional leadership skills and an advanced understanding of clerical data entry and patient administration processes within an Emergency Department.
You will have experience in a supervisory capacity including direction of staff and delegation of duties, highly developed customer service skills, excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills and a willingness to train and develop clerical team members.
This is a Monday to Friday role with some shift work involved.
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
Health Information Services - Coding Assembly Clerk (1EFT)
The Coding Service in Health Information Services is responsible for the timely completion of coding for all inpatient episodes to RMH. The service is also responsible for auditing and Casemix reporting.
This is a newly created position to assist the Coding team meet their deadlines.
The position is responsible for: retrieval and assembly of uncoded records, tracking records after coding, pulling records required by Coding team, prioritising assembly to assist coders to meet Department of Health and internal deadlines, and a variety of other duties as directed by the Coding Manager.
The successful applicant will have excellent organisational and communication skills, proven ability to prioritise work, flexibility and the ability to work both individually and as part of a team.
Previous Health Information Services/Medical Records experience will be highly regarded.
The successful candidate will have access to full on-the-job training.
Melbourne Health - The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Ward Clerk - 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
Computer Clerk
The Royal Melbourne Hospital - City Campus
* Part Time Afternoon Shift
* Classification: GB5
The Health Information Service at The Royal Melbourne Hospital is seeking a part time medical records clerk to join our team. The primary responsibility of the role is the assembly of Medical Histories for Clinical Coding.
We are seeking an applicant who possesses excellent time management skills, who is able to prioritise tasks and who displays a very high attention to detail. The role requires a high level of comprehension of written materials as you will be required to understand the documentation you are sorting.
Previous experience in a Health Information Service and knowledge of medical terminology is highly desirable.
Please ensure your cover letter addresses our Key Selection Criteria.
Do you have good leadership and a passion for excellent clinical care in your field?
The Royal Melbourne Continence Service is seeking a dynamic and motivated continence nurse advisor to join their multi-disciplinary team.
The Continence Nurse Advisor position will provide clinical consultancy to community, (clinic & home) and ward-based patients. This new role will focus on promoting continuity of care from hospital to home by supporting ward-based nurses in continence assessment, discharge-planning and education of patients.
This position is at a Grade 4A level and we will be considering applicants who have either completed the postgraduate certificate or higher in continence/urology nursing or comparable continence work experience.
Applicants who are currently undertaking or are willing to undertake postgraduate studies will be considered at the relevant grade. Financial assistance will be considered for the right applicant to facilitate completion of postgraduate qualifications.
The successful applicant will have a focus on continuous quality improvement to improve service delivery and effectiveness. A commitment to ongoing professional development through attendance at seminars, conferences and reviewing current literature is essential.
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
Data Entry - Computer Clerk
Victorian Infectious Disease Reference Laboratory (VIDRL)
Part Time (15.2 hours per week)
VIDRL is seeking a flexible & highly motivated person to join our general office team.
Responsibilities include:
- Clerical & Reception duties.
- Recording information about specimens received at VIDRL including information for the test billing process.
- Participating in general office functions - including staffing of the main building switchboard.
Essential:
- Excellent computer keyboard skills.
- Strong medical terminology skills.
- Aility to carefully & diligently record information.
Previous experience in working with pathology specimens together with customer service experience and knowledge of computer software such as MS Words, Excel and Access would be a decided advantage.
Please note the candidate will be required to take a computer-typing test.
The position is 15.2 hours per week, and involves willingness to work rostered shifts between the hours of 8.30 am to 21.30 pm.
For additional information please see the Position Description regarding this position.
Applicants must have immediate and long term working rights in Australia.
Emergency Services Clerk
Melbiourne Health - The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Casual position available
The Emergency Services Clerks are critical to the functioning of the department fulfilling requirements of patient registration, accurate mandatory data entry and supporting the activities of clinical staff.
The successful applicants will have previous clerical experience within a hospital or medical environment, be patient focussed, demonstrate excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. Successful applicants will have data entry skills, understanding of medical terminology and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a dynamic environment.
Must be available to work weekends and shift work including night duty.
Shifts are generally:
- 6.30am to 3.30pm
- 4.00pm to 8.00pm
The Western Hospital has a casual Food Services Assistant position available.
Duties include:
- Food preparation and portioning.
- Meal plating.
- Meal distribution.
- Dishwashing and general cleaning.
The position will involve shift work and weekend work.
Essential:
- A current Food Hygiene for Food Handlers Certificate.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Responsible, reliable and flexible.
- Previous experience in the hospitality industry.
Do you hold a Food Safety Certificate?
Do you hold a Certificate lll in Health Support Services?
We are looking for suitable personnel to work on a casual basis in a Residential Aged Care Facility. Suitable applicants will be available at short notice on any day of the week. Applicants must be able to work in the kitchen, laundry or undertake cleaning duties.
Forensic Clinical Specialist (OT3,SW3,P3,RPN5)
Full Time Fixed Term until May 2013 (3 positions)
NorthWestern Mental Health
Inner West Area Mental Health Service – The Royal Melbourne Hospital
2/641 Mt Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds
Contact: Gail Bradley, Manager CCS Ph: 9377 3400
Northern Area Mental Health Service
83 Hotham Street, Preston
Contact: Robyn Humphries, Area Manager Ph: 8405 8881
North-West Area Mental Health Service
130 Bell Street, Coburg
Contact: Joy Barrowman, Area Manager or Dr David Muirhead, Director of Clinical Services Ph: 9355 9735
These exciting new roles are a Department of Health support initiative to improve the capacity of specialist mental health workforce to work with consumers who have a forensic history. The successful applicants will undertake joint assessments of patients with a forensic history or high risk of offending across both clinical and PDRS services, deliver secondary consultation, education and training, and provide a key liaison function between AMHS's and correctional services system. Initially established as a 3-year appointment, a range of supports will be offered including a comprehensive training, orientation program and supervision program, and access to knowledge and treatment resources from the NWMH Forensic Psychosocial Research Program based at Inner West.
We are looking for people with excellent communication skills, extensive clinical experience, the ability to provide advice regarding the management of complex high-risk behaviours, and interest and experience in the assessment and treatment of mental health consumers with co-existing forensic problems.
Please specify in your letter of application your preferred work location(s).
- Royal Melbourne Hospital – Parkville location
- Part Time (2 days per week) position available
- Fantastic benefits, including salary packaging available
Melbourne Health is a leading health care provider serving metropolitan and country Victorians through the provision of acute, sub-acute and community based programs. With an international reputation in health care, research and education, Melbourne Health employs more than 7,000 staff in the acute, sub acute and community sectors and has an annual operating budget in excess of $680 million.
Melbourne Health consists of The Royal Melbourne City & Royal Park campuses, North Western Mental Health, North West Dialysis Service and the Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory. The organization is committed to providing exemplary health care services.
The Cardiology Department provides care to emergency and elective patients with heart disease including ischaemic heart disease, heart failure and valvular heart disease. Major areas of activity include the treatment of patients with adult congenital cardiac disease and cardiac surgery. It is a world-renowned centre in treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.
We are currently seeking a Grade 1 or 2 Cardiac Technologist to join our busy and well-supported team of professionals. You will be working in a large tertiary Cardiology Department. There is opportunity for involvement in teaching and research.
To be successful in this role you will be required to have a Bachelor of Applied Science or equivalent. Previous experience as a cardiac technologist is preferred but not essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading Cardiac Department in one of Melbourne's main hospitals. Opportunities for professional development, training and career advancement also exist at Melbourne Health.
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.
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
Melbourne Health Share Pathology Service – Chemical Pathology Department.
An opportunity exists for a suitably qualified Scientist Grade 1 to work in our Chemical Pathology Department.
Your duties will be to perform biochemical analyses using a wide range of automated instrumentation and a limited range of manual testing as well as undertaking specimen registration, pre-analytical processing, and other related duties as required.
The successful applicant will have completed a Bachelor's degree in science or applied science and experience in a tertiary hospital biochemistry laboratory is essential.
You must be available to participate in out-of-hours shifts in a structured roster that includes regular evening, weekend and night shift work and be available to travel to all sites of Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Services Group.
Medical Workforce Assistant
Fixed Term maternity leave replacement
An opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, hard working, customer service focused individual to become a member of the Medical Workforce Unit Team at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
As part of the role you will be the main contact for customer enquiries and the administrative backbone of the small team of six. The main roles of the unit are to recruit, roster and manage a workforce of approx 1000 Doctors.
We are looking for a team member with the following attributes:
- Excellent demonstrated customer service skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrated time management skills and the ability to prioritise conflicting demands.
Attention to detail and common sense will be highly regarded. This position offers the opportunity for the individual to develop skills and training that may be used towards many existing career pathways. Please note that this is a maternity leave vacancy for 1 year.
Occupational Therapist Grade 2
North Western Mental Health Program
Northern Mobile Support & Treatment Services (NMSTS)
The Northern Area Mental Health Service (NAMHS) is a progressive and comprehensive integrated mental health service for adult residents of the Cities of Darebin and Whittlesea.
A vacancy has arisen in the Northern MSTS for an Occupational Therapist - Grade 2 (Full-time Permanent).
The NMSTS is seeking an energetic and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our clinical team. This position will provide specialist OT and Case management skills and contribute to the ongoing service delivery to the consumers.
Applicants should have:
- Highly developed case management skills as well as ability to work within a rostered environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with clients, families and other service providers.
- Proven Recovery and rehabilitation skills and a background in working with consumers with prolonged and severe mental illness.
- Desirable knowledge in Drug & Alcohol problems.
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.
Grade 2 Podiatrist – Chronic Wound Service
The Royal Melbourne Hospital - Royal Park Campus
* Part Time (0.3 EFT – 12 hours per week)
We are seeking a dynamic Grade 2 Podiatrist with experience in Wound Care, to join the Podiatry Department for this exciting position as a member of the Chronic Wound Service.
The position will provide an opportunity to use best practice skills within a team based service to provide treatment to this non in-patients at Royal Park Campus (one day per week) and to outreach services of the Chronic Wound Service for one half day per week.
The successful applicant will be responsible for patient care and development of wound care plans for high risk patients. Liaison with medical, nursing and other health professionals will be an essential part of the position.
Make your mark in medical nursing!
New state of the art ward, including HDU – respiratory
Full time maternity position available Grade 2 - Division 1
Ward 5SW is a ward with a high dependency respiratory unit which comprises of 4 beds, fully equipped for non-invasive ventilation with the latest in CPAP, BiPAP and monitoring facilities within the general medical ward.
Fast forward your career through our excellent support facilities – clinical nurse educator and clinical nurse respiratory consultant or use your existing know-how to be a leader in this great team environment.
To join a great team, and add your flair to this all-inclusive nursing group, you will ideally have experience in caring for medical patients. Advanced respiratory nursing skills will be advantageous.
Registered Nurse Division 2
Ambulatory and Community Care - AC3 Royal Park Campus
Part Time rotating roster
An opportunity has become available for a Registered Division 2 to join a dedicated team of nurses on AC3 at Melbourne Health – Royal Park Campus.
The ward provides care to older adults with a broad variety of medical and post surgical conditions. The nursing team you will be working with has a fantastic team spirit. Excellent nursing practice is focused on maximising patient's health and independence. RN Div2 Medication endorsed is preferred. Rotating shift that includes all shifts.
Benefits:
- Supportive team environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Car parking and Easy access by public transport
- Gymnasium
- Salary Packaging
- Roster on
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.
Weighbridge is a 30 bed aged care facility specialising in the care of people with a mental illness and/or an aged related dementia.
An opportunity for an experienced nurse exists at Weighbridge for a manager of the facility. The position is responsible for the day to day operations of the home including recruitment and rostering, submission of funding claims, quality improvement activities and monitoring and, is supported by a Clinical Charge Nurse, Operations Manager, Quality Manager and Facilities Manager.
The successful applicant will have management experience, be familiar with the Aged Care Funding Instrument and the Aged Care Standards and Accreditation process. You will hold current registration with the Nursed Board of Victoria as a Registered Nurse Division 1/3 (psychiatric endorsement is a requirement of the role) and will hold or be willing to work towards a management qualification.
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Ambulatory and Community Care - Melbourne Health
Full Time rotating roster
AC3 Royal Park Campus
An opportunity has become available for an Associate Nurse Unit Manager to join a dedicated team of nurses on AC3 at Melbourne Health – Royal Park Campus. The ward provides care to older adults with a broad variety of medical and post surgical conditions. The nursing team you will be working with has a fantastic team spirit. Excellent nursing practice is focused on maximising patient's health and independence.
Benefits:
- Supportive team environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Car parking and easy access by public transport
- Gymnasium
- Salary Packaging
If you are interested and would like to know more about this position please call.
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.
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.
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 - 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.
Social Worker Grade 2
Broadmeadows Community Care Units
Part Time (48 hours per fortnight)
Working within a multi-disciplinary team, the SW will provide discipline specific expertise, case management, assessment and involvement in activities relevant to CCU residents and staff.
The position requires close liaison with families, carers and community agencies.
1 Full Time permanent position
1 Full Time Fixed Term Maternity Leave position until April 2011
We currently have two Grade 1 Social Worker positions available within our department. This is a significant opportunity to provide a quality social work service to clients of our service and their families through your competent clinical skills, effective communication, and active participation within a well functioning multidisciplinary team environment.
Specialisations and priorities for Social Worker's working in public hospitals include effective care coordination, family or group work, client advocacy and advanced counselling.
These positions will provide an opportunity to expand your experience through clinical rotations in our acute and subacute services.
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is a teaching hospital and Social Workers are actively involved in the clinical training of students.
Supervision and professional development opportunities are available.
Eligibility for AASW membership essential.
Applicants: Please specify which position you are applying for.
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.
Speech Pathology and Audiology Manager
Royal Melbourne Hospital - Allied Health
Full Time Permanent Position
Are you ready to refresh, renew and drive change?
We are seeking a dynamic Speech Therapist to lead our team of dedicated clinicians across the City and Royal Park sites of The Royal Melbourne Hospital. Reporting to the Director of Allied Health, this role will engender a culture of clinical excellence within Speech Pathology. Our department is innovative, active in research and education, and includes a Clinical Grade 4 position.
The Speech Pathology and Audiology Manager will be accountable for the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of clinical service across both sites. In line with Melbourne Health's Clinical Governance model, this role will ensure that staff are appropriately credentialed, inducted, and supported in interdisciplinary practice.
As an integral member of the Allied Health Management Team, the Manager will hold specific Allied Health leadership portfolios within Melbourne Health. This will include participation in a nominated divisional executive with senior medical and nursing colleagues, and provides leadership for the Allied Health team within that division.
The successful applicant will work in close collaboration with our other Allied Health Managers, supported by the Allied Health Workforce Development Unit and Education and Service Development Unit.
Team Leader - Multidisciplinary position
(RPN 4, Psychologist 3, Social Worker 3, Occupational Therapist 3)
Mid West Area Mental Health Service - Mobile Support and Treatment Service
Full Time (Monday - Friday)
This position provides clinical leadership to the program, assists in the day-to-day management of the team and assists the manager in the development of a Recovery Focussed Rehabilitation Service that meets the needs of consumers. The Team Leader will monitor clinical standards of care, staff performance and ensure clinicians are professionally supported via supervision and training. This is a hands on position.
The successful applicant is expected to have extensive experience / knowledge in the areas of recovery-focussed rehabilitation, change management, continual quality improvement and be highly regarded as a role model to others.
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.
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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