Western Health is seeking an enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to work within the Transition Care team, located at Williamstown Hospital.
The successful applicant will have strong data management, word processing and time management skills, skills in the Microsoft Office suite of products, as well as high attention to detail. An understanding of medical terminology and a history of working in the health sector would be an advantage. Training will be provided for organisation-specific computer systems.
Applicants must provide a cover letter which clearly addresses both the essential and desirable criteria within the position description.
The Palliative Care Unit is dedicated to the care of people with a life limiting illness and their families in a multidisciplinary, purpose built environment.
As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager within Western Health, the successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to lead as well as being an active member of the team. In addition, the successful applicant will have proven problem-solving skills and be able to make decisions.
Relevant experience and qualifications in Palliative Care is essential.
Full Time and Part Time nursing positions
Sunshine Hospital
Nursing opportunities exist for ANUM positions as well as Division 1 and 2 Registered Nurses with the opening of a new ward at Sunshine Hospital.
Ward 1B is a 30 bed ward based at Sunshine Hospital which accommodates the acute receiving service for General Internal Medicine and Acute Aged Care. Included in the ward is the management of the older person with presenting with fractured neck of femurs and/or delirium as a pilot service model.
For further information refer to the individual position descriptions.
If you are organised, energetic, and prepared to utilise your skills and interest in clinical equipment to advance the care we deliver to patients, then we need you.
Western Health is keen to invest in a service delivery model that improves patient outcomes and staff satisfaction, through better use and management of our clinical equipment. The successful applicant will establish, implement and manage the extensive equipment library, by providing a single point of contact to obtain principle items of equipment, and overseeing risk management via the coordination, maintenance, education and evaluation of new and existing clinical equipment.
Radiology Department – Computer Clerk (Temporary till COB 8th October 2010)
Friendly work environment
Ongoing training
Comprehensive Orientation program and support from senior staff
Western Health Radiology Department aims to provide excellence in diagnostic and interventional imaging services including education training and development to the staff of Western Health.
The Radiology Department is seeking the services of experienced and motivated computer clerk to join the friendly team at Western Health.
The available position is part time Temporary (Maternity Leave vacancy), 3 days per week. Additional work will may also be available to the successful applicant to cover sick leave absences, as per the Health and Allied Services Award.
This position would suit someone who has the ability to be flexible, respond quickly to requests, has excellent customer service skills, competent IT skills, able to multi-task, and work effectively within a team.
Western Health Radiology needs more great people!!
Looking for a Senior Role?
Vacancy Available for Deputy Chief Radiographer.
Western Health Radiology is the major provider of radiology services to the people of the Western Suburbs. The radiology services are located at Sunshine and Western Hospitals and cover both paediatric, adult inpatient and outpatient imaging.
We are equipped with the latest and most up to date digital radiology equipment which includes:
64 Slice CT’s, with extremely fast scan times and imaging down to 0.625mm per slice, CT examinations cover ultra-low dose cardiac imaging, colonography, body, neuro, vascular and orthopaedic imaging examinations.
3T and 1.5T rebateable MRI scanners covering body imaging, musculosketal, neuro and paediatric imaging.
Digital Dual Flat Plate radiography units, Digital flat plate Fluoroscopy and Digital Mammography with stereotaxy services. These provide leading edge quality imaging at a reduced radiation dose to both patient and staff.
State of the art ultrasound equipment.
Nuclear Medicine services with state of the art Gamma Cameras. The Unit at Sunshine combines with a CT scanner offering a full range of examinations including a cardiac, bone, renal, lung ventilation and perfusion scans.
Western Health Radiology is currently seeking a Deputy Chief Radiographer.
Why Radiographers choose to work at Western Health:
- Excellent remuneration incorporating salary packaging
- Filmless environment with PACS
- Well supported professional development programs
- Support for post graduate studies
- Friendly team orientated department
- Genuine career advancement opportunities in a broad range of modalities.
- 10-20 minutes from CBD
- Accessible public transport or inexpensive parking.
A new opportunity exists for a grade 2 full-time social work practitioner with an interest in high quality service delivery to patients admitted to our surgical and acute aged care wards at Sunshine Hospital.
As a grade 2 professional, the successful applicant will be able to undertake comprehensive timely assessments and discharge planning, provide welfare and supportive social work services to patients and families, undertake residential care placements and disability services for patients and carers, engage and advocate for patient-centred practice, the ability to work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary and social work teams, manage regular statistical and aged care database entry for reporting, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks of varying priority levels.
We offer a structured supervision program focusing on reflective practice, ongoing professional development and learning. The successful applicant will be a member of the Sunshine Hospital social work team.
The successful applicant will possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to work autonomously in a high demand environment.
Eligibility for membership of the AASW is essential as well as a current Working with Children check.
Western Health Radiology is seeking Senior Sonographers.
Western Health Radiology is the major provider of radiology services to the people of the Western Suburbs. The radiology services are located at Sunshine and Western Hospitals and cover both paediatric, adult inpatient and outpatient imaging.
We are equipped with the latest and most up to date digital radiology and Ultrasound equipment. Our Ultrasound equipment is State of the Art, encompassing 5 Philips IU 22 and 2 Philips 5000 machines. Our departments are fully filmless in a PACS environment, and provide sonographers with a wide variety of examinations (O and G, general and vascular ultrasound), and interesting cases and pathologies.
Western Health Radiology is currently seeking Sonographers, both full, and part-time to join our team of professional and dedicated Sonographers.
Why Sonographers choose to work at Western Health:
- Excellent remuneration incorporating salary packaging
- Filmless environment with PACS
- Well supported professional development programs
- Support for post graduate studies
- Friendly team orientated department
- Genuine career advancement opportunities in a broad range of modalities.
- 10-20 minutes from CBD
- Accessible public transport or inexpensive parking.
Western Health currently has positions available for experienced staff to join our CSSD casual bank. Successful applicants should be flexible in their days and hours of availability and would be required to work at all Western Health Campuses'.
Applicants must have a minimum of 1 years experience in the Sterilization department and preferably hold Certificate 3 in Sterilization.
- Provide a comprehensive orientation package
- Offer training and mentorship
- Temporary Full time position within our Dialysis Unit at Sunshine Hospital (Long Service Leave replacement from 10/5/2010 to 19/9/2010)
Western Health has recently established itself as a independent Renal Dialysis Service. The Renal Service provides a comprehensive suite of services ranging from pre-dialysis education and management, acute and maintenance dialysis, education and support for home dialysis, training and research opportunities and has plans for continued expansion of services over the next 5 years. As a result the following opportunity is available:
Nurse Unit Manager
Dialysis Unit, Sunshine Hospital
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced nursing professional to join our renal service and undertake the leadership and management our 15-chair satellite haemodialysis unit at Sunshine Hospital for a 17 week long service leave replacement position. The successful applicant will have demonstrated leadership skills, management experience and a commitment to quality service provision.
The Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for the provision and coordination of high quality patient-focused nursing care within the unit through effective leadership, management of staff and other resources, and the development of cooperative professional relationships.
You will:
o Be a registered Nurse, Division 1, possessing a current Victorian practicing certificate
o Hold a relevant tertiary management qualification or working towards same
o Have at least five years postgraduate clinical experience
o Have experience and qualifications in haemodialysis nursing
o Demonstrate communication and conflict resolution skills.
o Demonstrate the ability to establish and monitor standards, guidelines and principles in relation to the responsibilities of the position
o Be able to prepare and monitor budgets, reports and correspondence
o Hold a current Victorian driver’s licence.
We will:
o Provide a comprehensive orientation package
o Offer training and mentorship
o Set clear service goals and provide regular feedback and support
o Welcome you into an exciting new renal service undergoing rapid growth and dynamic change, underpinned by a strong nursing philosophy
Sunshine Hospital is one of the busiest birthing centres in Australia and the largest level 2 obstetric hospital in the state. Each year approximately 3,500 women give birth at Sunshine. The service is supported by a Full Time Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, 9 Registrars (2 of which rotate from Royal Women’s' Hospital), 6 Hospital Medical Officers and over 100 midwives. A diploma course is available for GP trainees.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Medical Practitioners interested in pursuing further training as a Registrar in this area of specialty. The position is available from now until the end of the Medical Year - 6th February 2011. Please note: the position is available to medical practitioners who have completed at least 4 years post graduate degree. Past working experience within an Australian Medical Hospital System for at least two (2) years is highly desirable however not mandatory.
If you wish to apply you must meet the Mandatory Criteria as noted below:
Australian-trained medical graduates holding "general" registration and who have completed a minimum of 4 years fulltime medical employment post MBBS graduation
or
International Medical Graduates who have completed a minimum of 2 years full time medical employment in Australia (desirable), must have passed AMC MCQ (Part 1); and achieved a ranking of 7 or above in IELTS (listening, reading, writing and speaking).
It is a requirement that the Referee Assessment Form (below) be completed by your nominated Referees and returned to this Health Service - a minimum of two (2) Referee Assessments is required as part of the recruitment process - and should be received by the nominated closing date.
This new position, located at Sunshine Hospital, involves work with acute aged care in-patients, with a focus on complex discharge planning and intervention. The successful applicant will be an experienced clinician, with skill in assessment and management of patients in an acute hospital setting.
- Salary Packaging available
- Comprehensive orientation package
- Professional development and clinical support
An exciting opportunity exists for motivated midwives to join the Midwifery team in our busy and dynamic Maternity Unit at Sunshine Hospital.
There are casual positions available with the opportunity for suitable applicants to move into short-term contracts.
Members of our midwifery team work across all clinical areas including antenatal clinics, pregnancy assessment unit, birth suite, maternity ward and domiciliary.
Maternity services offers a comprehensive orientation package and supernumerary days. Professional development and clinical support is provided by dedicated midwifery educators in all areas of midwifery
The Palliative Care Unit is dedicated to the care of people with a life limiting illness and their families in a multidisciplinary, purpose built environment.
We require a highly motivated and enthusiastic Division 1 nurse to join our team. The person appointed will require excellent communication skills and a dedication to teamwork.
Previous Palliative Care or Oncology experience highly considered but not essential.
- Casual Opportunities
- Are you a experienced haemodialysis registered nurse
- Work with a diverse team
The Western Health Renal Services Team is expanding and as a result we are looking for experienced haemodialysis registered nurses to join our casual renal services nurse bank. If you enjoy working as part of a diverse team with the flexibility of casual work then this may be an ideal opportunity for you.
Full Time and Part Time nursing positions
Sunshine Hospital
Nursing opportunities exist for ANUM positions as well as Division 1 and 2 Registered Nurses with the opening of a new ward at Sunshine Hospital.
Ward 1B is a 30 bed ward based at Sunshine Hospital which accommodates the acute receiving service for General Internal Medicine and Acute Aged Care. Included in the ward is the management of the older person with presenting with fractured neck of femurs and/or delirium as a pilot service model.
For further information refer to the individual position descriptions.
Full Time and Part Time nursing positions
Sunshine Hospital
Nursing opportunities exist for ANUM positions as well as Division 1 and 2 Registered Nurses with the opening of a new ward at Sunshine Hospital.
Ward 1B is a 30 bed ward based at Sunshine Hospital which accommodates the acute receiving service for General Internal Medicine and Acute Aged Care. Included in the ward is the management of the older person with presenting with fractured neck of femurs and/or delirium as a pilot service model.
For further information refer to the individual position descriptions.
An exciting opportunity exists for an Occupational Therapy Senior Clinician to provide leadership in the acute care service at Western Health.
This new position is based at Sunshine Hospital, and involves development, coordination and leadership of the acute occupational therapy service. Key components of the role are: clinical OT leadership within the acute service at Sunshine Hospital, including a clinical caseload; supervision, teaching and performance management of Occupational Therapy staff, and clinical education of OT students.
The successful applicant will have extensive knowledge and experience in acute care, including work within multidisciplinary teams, and will demonstrate strong clinical, communication and leadership skills.
An exciting new opportunity currently exists for a full-time Grade 2 Social Worker within the outpatient and inpatient services at Sunshine Hospital, Women’s and Children’s service. This is a new position for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced social worker who enjoys working with a range of professionals, patients and families.
As a Grade 2 professional, the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate highly developed skills in undertaking complex and timely assessments, provide sophisticated supportive counselling and welfare services to patients and families across a range of illnesses, the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders and service providers, manage statistical systems for reporting, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks of varying priority levels.
We offer a structured supervision program focusing on reflective practice, ongoing professional development and learning. The successful applicant will be a member of the Sunshine Hospital social work team.
The successful applicant will possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to work autonomously in a high demand environment.
Eligibility for membership of the AASW is essential as well as a current Working with Children check.
A new opportunity exists for two experienced grade 2 full-time social work practitioners with an interest in high quality service delivery in the acute and subacute services at Sunshine and Western Hospitals.
As grade 2 professionals, the successful applicants will be able to undertake comprehensive timely assessments and discharge planning, provide welfare and supportive social work services to patients and families, undertake residential care and disability advocacy and patient-centred practice, support carers, the ability to work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary and social work teams, manage regular statistical and aged care database entry for reporting, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks of varying priority levels.
We offer a structured supervision program focusing on reflective practice, ongoing professional development and learning. The successful applicant will be a member of the Sunshine Hospital social work team.
The successful applicant will possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to work autonomously in a high demand environment.
Eligibility for membership of the AASW is essential as well as a current Working with Children check.
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