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Enrolled Nurse (Charters Towers Rehabilitation Unit)
About the Organisation
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the largest tertiary health service in northern Australia; we are responsible for the delivery of healthcare services, education and research within a region covering over 149,500km with a population of approximately 250,000 people.
About the Role
The Charters Towers Rehabilitation Unit provides the opportunity and support for consumers to regain independence managing their mental illness in the community. The unit is a 27 bed residential facility offering extended care, rehabilitation, and dual disability treatment for people who have long term residual and complex mental health needs.
Key Responsibilities
- The Enrolled Nurse works within a multidisciplinary recovery framework, providing mental health nursing practice
- This role is diverse and requires nursing staff to provide nursing care in relation to chronic disease, wound management and recovery from substance use disorders.
- The Enrolled Nurse provides direct nursing care utilising clinical skills under the delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse
- Utilising education and support, encompassing purposeful evidenced based practice interventions to consumers, recognising safety of all
Experience, Qualifications and Documents required
- Diploma of Nursing or equivalent qualification + current registration with AHPRA.
- Highly desirable: Evidence of completion of modules related to medication administration.
- Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster which may include participation in an on-call roster.
How To Apply
https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV360958
Closing Date January 20, 2021
Clinical Nurse (Children's Ward)
About the Organisation
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the largest tertiary health service in northern Australia; we are responsible for the delivery of healthcare services, education and research within a region covering over 149,500km with a population of approximately 250,000 people.
About the Role
The Children's Ward is a 30-bed ward catering for children up to 16 years of age. We provide both regional and tertiary paediatric services for the Northern area which range from general paediatrics to a broad range of medical and surgical specialist services (excluding cardiac surgery).
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Nurse provides direct nursing care utilising clinical skills, education and support to children, families and nursing staff within the Children's Ward to ensure the provision of best practice and quality patient care in a family centred environment.
Experience, Qualifications and Documents required
- Bachelor of Nursing qualification + current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Highly Desirable: postgraduate qualifications relevant to the position or working towards a relevant qualification
- Completion of relevant education relating to Paediatrics e.g. Transition to Paediatric Nursing in Articulation mode.
- Attainment of Paediatric specific competencies are mandatory for all nursing staff working within the Children's Ward.
- Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster which includes participation in an on-call roster.
How To Apply
https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV360228
Closing Date January 26, 2021
Aboriginal Health Team Leader
About the Organisation
Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service.
About the Role
This position supports the Director of Aboriginal Health to lead the Aboriginal Health Team.
Key Responsibilities
The incumbent will provide operational leadership and support to the Aboriginal Health Team, with the goal of achieving targets, improving service efficiency, providing service coordination and improving the patient's experience.
Experience, Qualifications and Documents required
- Identify as Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a health related sector.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of working with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
- Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, customs and kinship.
- Demonstrated understanding of person-centred strength based approaches and client self-empowerment strategies.
How To Apply
Dan Mason, Project Lead Aboriginal Tel: 0466164908 Email: Dan.Mason@monashhealth.org
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Closing Date January 27, 2021
Clinical Nurse (Charters Towers Rehabilitation Unit)
About the Organisation
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the largest tertiary health service in northern Australia; we are responsible for the delivery of healthcare services, education and research within a region covering over 149,500km with a population of approximately 250,000 people.
About the Role
Charters Towers Rehabilitation Unit is a 27 bed residential facility offering extended care, rehabilitation, and dual disability treatment for people who have long term residual and complex mental health needs. We are seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse to join our team on a permanent full-time basis
Key Responsibilities
- The Clinical Nurse will assist in the coordination of care within a collaborative multidisciplinary recovery framework.
- The Clinical Nurse will contribute to the provision of evidence based and contemporary recovery focussed mental health care to a group of consumers
Experience, Qualifications and Documents required
- Bachelor of Nursing qualification + current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Highly desirable: Credentialed status or willingness to undertake and complete the requirements with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.
- Possession of or working towards a relevant post-registration and/or tertiary qualifications in mental health nursing would be well regarded.
- While not mandatory, eligibility for appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) under the Mental Health Act 2016 would be well regarded.
- Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, which will include participation in an on-call roster.
How To Apply
https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV361431
Closing Date January 28, 2021
Credentialed Diabetes Educator - Sunrise Health Service
About the Organisation
Sunrise is an independent community controlled health service that provides comprehensive primary health care services to nine remote health centres and to the 4000 people living in the Katherine East region.
About the Role
As the successful Credentialed Diabetes Educator, you will be able to provide services to all Sunrise clinics and communities for individual and group services to diabetic patients and families. Being part of a passionate team of preventative and chronic disease health professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high quality and individualised diabetes management/care for patients and their families suffering from, or at risk of diabetes and associated conditions.
- Work collaboratively with all health centre and specialist staff to ensure appropriate planning and implementation of care for patients receiving care for their diabetes
- Work as a member of the Chronic Disease team and communicate effectively with all disciplines within the health care team.
- Provide clinical leadership to other health professionals including Remote Area Nurses (RANs), Aboriginal Health Practitioners, medical and allied health professional staff
Experience, Qualifications and Documents required
- Credentialing as a Diabetes Educator
- Extensive professional experience in diabetes and chronic disease management
- Demonstrated understanding of the principals of Aboriginal community controlled health services
- AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner
- Ability to practice in a sensitive and culturally safe manner in a remote Aboriginal Community
How To Apply
Want to find out more about this opportunity? Please contact Lauren Golotta for more information on 08 8982 1011 or recruitment@ntphn.org.au
Alternatively follow the link below.
https://www.ntphn.org.au/position/jo-2007-1703
Closing Date January 30, 2021
Aboriginal Registered Nurse - Sexual Health Services
About the Organisation
This position is responsible for the provision of services across both the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions in primary and outreach settings.
About the Role
The primary purpose of the Registered Nurse: Sexual Health Services is to provide outreach education and screening for Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) to Aboriginal communities across the Health District.
Key Responsibilities
- deliver comprehensive sexual health nursing care including screening and treatment for sexually transmissible infections and blood borne viruses
- contraceptive advice, health promotion activities and ongoing care and management for patients living with HIV and STIs.
- Are responsible for the provision of person-centred, evidence-based nursing care that promotes positive health outcomes.
- This position will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- This position will work in therapeutic and professional relationships with individuals, families, groups and communities.
Experience, Qualifications and Documents required
- National Police Checks will be undertaken on successful applicants
- This position is designated as child-related employment and you will be required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian
- Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation
- The applicant must be certified as compliant with https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/Pages/doc.aspx?dn=PD2020_017 before employment can commence
More Information & How To Apply
- Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Jodie-Lee Little on 4223 8466 or Jodielee.Little@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date January 31, 2021
Remote Area Nurse - Marthakal Homelands Health Service
About the Organisation
Rural Workforce Agency NT (RWA NT) are partnering with Marthakal Homelands Health Service (MHHS) to find a Remote Area Nurse to join their committed team located in Galiwin'ku (Elcho Island) Northern Territory.
About the Role
Being successful in the role, you will be able take a proactive approach to assist clients to address health issues in a holistic way. Working with local communities you are able to raise awareness of health issues and develop and implement intervention strategies to improve health. Having collaborative health care partnerships.
Experience, Qualifications and Documents required
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum of 2 years broad nursing experience post registration
- Recognised Immunisation certificate or willingness to obtain
- Understanding and commitment to the philosophy, aims and objectives of Primary Health Care
- Remote Emergency Care certificate (REC) or willingness to obtain
How To Apply
Want to find out more about this opportunity? Please contact Lauren Golotta for more information on 08 8982 1011 or recruitment@ntphn.org.au
Alternatively follow the link below.
https://www.ntphn.org.au/position/jo-2009-1740
Closing Date January 31, 2021
Kids Clinic Nurse RN4 - Mala'la Health Service
About the Organisation
Rural Workforce Agency NT (RWA NT) is partnering with Mala’a Health service to find a Registered Nurse with experience in Child Health for their Kids Clinic Program. Mala’la Health Service is currently undergoing an exciting time with the organisational transition of the Health Service in Maningrida to Mala’la Health Service community control model.
About the Role
To be a successful Child Health Nurse, you will be able to promote and provide comprehensive and culturally appropriate health program for the children of Maningrida Community, and also work collaboratively with other stakeholders in Maningrida.
Key Responsibilities
- Work within the Child Health Program in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team to provide high-quality prevention and treatment
- Identify and prioritise Child Health needs by working collaboratively with families and the broader community
- Provide a culturally safe, competent, and comprehensive care
- Develop and maintain a strong referral pathway
Experience, Qualifications and Documents required
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Min 5 years of broad nursing experience post-registration and 3 years working in a primary health-related field in a remote context, preferably in Child Health
- Remote experience with the ability to participate in the on-call roster
- Qualifications and experience directly related to Child Health, preferably in a community setting
How To Apply
Want to find out more about this opportunity? Please contact Lauren Golotta for more information on 08 8982 1011 or recruitment@ntphn.org.au. Alternatively, follow the link below.
https://www.ntphn.org.au/position/jo-2010-1859
Closing Date 31 January 2021
Senior Lecturer in Nursing
About the Organisation
The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe.
About the Role
As an inspirational, energetic and resilient leader who produces successful outcomes, you will be a positive team player and have proven credibility within the higher education sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide vision and energy that inspires and motivates the School community.
- Promote and develop research capacity and performance, and the quality of the School's teaching program.
- Provide academic leadership, encourage and promote a culture that embraces change and entrepreneurial activities
- Create and maintain a team-based management style, fostering an open, consultative environment.
- Develop and enhance external networks and strategic partnerships
More Information & How To Apply
Closing Date February 14, 2021
Clinical Nurse COVID Response (identified)
About the Organisation
West Moreton Health offers a rewarding career for doctors, nurses, clinicians, allied health professionals, operations staff, administration staff and executives. We are industry leaders, actively embracing change, technology and best practice patient care. We provide our team with the tools they need to succeed and are committed to their continued learning, growth and development.
About the Role
This role provides the delivery of clinical care and support specific to supporting a physical health program to reduce vulnerability to COVID-19 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members within a community health setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Advanced clinical knowledge in the area of exercise physiology and chronic conditions delivering expert nursing care in complex situations while providing support and direction to other team members.
- Ability to communicate effectively with members of the healthcare team, patients, relatives and visitors and maintain a positive workplace culture through well developed consultation, liaison, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to support and lead quality improvement and research initiatives within the work unit, contributing to the use of evidence based practice to facilitate improved patient outcomes.
- Ability to role model excellent standards of comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care and documentation to facilitate quality patient outcomes, in accordance with National Safety and Quality Health Service and professional standards.
- Ability to participate in the multidisciplinary team to identify areas for improvement in work practices and outcomes and contribute to the continued improvement of policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity and respect for all patients, carers and staff.
Experience, Qualifications and Documents required
To perform this role, it essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that the applicants are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a person who:
- identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Islander person; and
- is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Islander descent; and
- is accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which he or she lives.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specific services and programs are intended to address the gap in social and economic outcomes experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Therefore, to ensure this intention is respected, the successful candidate will be asked to provide confirmation of their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage
Vaccination Preventable Disease
This role is designated as ‘Vaccination Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role'. You must be able to provide evidence that you either:
- have been vaccinated against the VPD's listed in the role description; or
- you are not susceptible to the VPD's listed in the role description.
You will be asked by the recruiting manager to supply this evidence if you are the preferred candidate for the role. More information and evidence forms can be found at here.
More Information & How To Apply
Closing Date 30 June, 2021
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: Aboriginal Brain Injury Coordinator
Expressions of interest are invited from Aboriginal people who would like to undertake the role as an with the research project titled
The project is a state-wide research project that aims to improve the delivery of culturally secure rehabilitation services to Aboriginal people and improve overall health outcomes for Aboriginal people after a stroke or traumatic brain injury. The study is running from 2017 – 2021.
involves work in the hospital and community setting to provide education, support, coordination, liaison and advocacy service to participants of the project. Participants of the project are Aboriginal people over the age of 18 years of age who have experienced a stroke or traumatic brain injury (TBI). The Aboriginal Brain Injury Coordinator will work with participants for 6 months after their stroke or TBI.
The Aboriginal Brain Injury Coordinator position is appropriate for someone with the following skills and attributes:
- Minimum qualification of a Certificate 3 in a relevant field. Preference will be given to individuals with Aboriginal Health Worker qualifications, Enrolled or Registered Nurses.
- Experience in conducting health or needs assessments with patients and families
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal. Includes the ability to liaise effectively with other staff, health professionals and external agencies on individual client management matters and on general service issues.
- Sound problem-solving skills and ability to organise and prioritise work with a client service focus.
- Skills in computing including word processing, email and internet skills.
- Interest in brain injury and rehabilitation.
- Current and valid Class C driver’s license.
- Satisfactory completion of a Working With Children’s Check and National Police Clearance (less than 1-year old)
Thorough training, supervision and orientation will be provided.
For further information about this opportunity, please contact Meaghan McAllister (Project Manager) at m.mcallister@ecu.edu.au or by telephone: 08 6304 5468.
To express interest, please send your CV to Meaghan at the above email address.
Closing 2021