The Mercy and Western Day Hospice provides ambulatory care for Palliative Care clients, involving multiple disciplines from throughout the Western Health Network and Mercy Palliative Care. The service provides activities, social interaction and monitoring of physical, emotional and mental well-being of the clients as well as respite for the carers.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person to provide within this Day Hospice environment, client focused programs, taking into account client interests and physical capabilities.
This position is for a 4hr session each week and the successful applicant will need to have an allied health certificate or other appropriate qualification, have excellent communications skills and experience in organising and implementing an activities program.
Are you an experienced professional Administration Assistant looking for an opportunity to demonstrate your capability supporting the Office of the Chief Executive and People Culture and Communication
Western Health is the pre-eminent provider of health services in the western metropolitan region of Melbourne. We need an experienced Administration Assistant who can assist the Executive office by providing a full range of confidential executive support and secretarial services.
If you have excellent communication and organisational skills, demonstrate a high level of computer skills and are ready to take on the challenge, we would like to hear from you.
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 Associate Nurse Unit Manager fulfils the roles and responsibilities of the Registered Nurse Division 1, demonstrating expert knowledge and skills while assuming a prominent management focus in the ward/unit. The Associate Nurse Unit Manager is an integral member of the ward/unit management team, assisting the Nurse Unit Manager in the course of their duties to ensure effective operation of the clinical environment.
This role requires experience within the PACU setting. Obstetrics and paediatric experience is essential, Critical care experience is desired.
Williamstown Hospital Emergency Department is a modern department servicing the Williamstown and broader community as part of Western Health. The department has a commitment to active quality assurance and teaching programs. You will join a team of emergency physicians and career medical officers in a emergency department seeing more than 22,000 patients a year with up to 20% paediatric presentations.
Suitable applicants must have:
- Minimum of 2 years emergency medicine experience
- Proven interpersonal and team skills
- Commitment to quality patient care and safety
- Interest in adult and paediatric emergency medicine
- Commitment to up skill their clinical practice in emergency medicine
This role will:
- Be expected to rotate to different emergency departments within Western Health as required
- Report to the Director of Emergency Williamstown
Qualifications:
- Full registration with the Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria
Salary:
- Competitive remuneration including salary packaging will be negotiated with the successful applicants.
Enquiries:
Dr Peter Crossley, Director of Emergency Medicine, Williamstown on email peter.crossley@wh.org.au or phone 03 9393 0150.
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.
With a combined census of over 90,000 patients in the last 12 months and high quality clinical, education and research infrastructure, Western Hospital and Sunshine Hospital together offer an integrated and diverse training opportunity to emergency medicine trainees.There is a vigorous research program with a strong publication record that is based in the John Epstein Centre for Emergency Medicine Research.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Medical Practitioners interested in pursuing further training as Registrars in this area of specialty. The position is from now until the end of the 2010 Medical Year (06/02/11). 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 first meet the Mandatory Criteria as noted below:
Australian-trained medical graduates holding "general" medical 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 acheived 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.
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.
DASWest (the operational arm of Western Health's addiction treatment service)offers a range of treatment options to individuals and their families affected by substance use.
An exciting opportunity exists for a social worker, nurse or psychologist to join our multi-disciplinary team at DASWest. The Adult and Specialist Services Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the Adult Services team at DASWest. This role provides clinical and line management for staff and provides support to the Operations Manager, where required. This position also contributes to the care of residents of a short stay 12 bed residential detox unit for adults also run by DASWest.
Although DASWest primarily provides alcohol and drug services in the Western Region, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to liaise and consult with services across the Victorian health and welfare sector.
Western Hospital Radiology needs more great people!!
Vacancy available for a Nurse Unit Manager in Radiology.
Western Hospital Radiology is currently seeking a dynamic Nurse Unit Manager to be part of a competent team focussed on excellent patient care and will contribute towards driving radiology services.
Western Health provides radiology services at both Sunshine and Western Hospitals and covers both paediatric, adult inpatient and outpatient imaging. Western Hosptial Radiology is the major provider of radiology services to the people of the Western Suburbs.
Western Hospital radiology is equipped with the latest and most up to date digital radiology equipment which includes:
Two 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.
Digital flat plate Fluoroscopy and DSA units. DSA procedures covering a wide range of procedures.
Digital Mammography. These provide leading edge quality imaging at a reduced radiation dose to both patient and staff.
1.5T rebateable MRI scanner covering body imaging, musculosketal and neuro imaging.
State of the art Ultrasound units assiting with interventional procedures.
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.
Why work at Western Health:
- Excellent remuneration incorporating salary packaging
- Well supported professional development programs
- Friendly team orientated department
- 10-20 minutes from CBD
- Accessible public transport or inexpensive parking.
- 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.
We are looking for 2 experienced Occupational Therapists with specialist skills to join our community team.
One position requiring neurological experience and skills, will work within Community Based Rehab (CBR) and will also be involved in the development and expansion of the new Movement Disorder Service.
The second position will work across 2 complementary programs, CBR and Post Acute Care, providing a range of interventions to patients in the community.
An opportunity exists for a reliable, enthusiastic and highly organised person to join in the role of Outpatients Clerk at Western Health Adult Outpatients -Sunshine Campus. The role will require excellent customer service and communication skills.
The ability to work autonomously as well as contribute to a dynamic multidisciplinary team is essential.
Previous experience working in a medical setting would be highly desirable.
This is a maternity relief position for up to 12 months.
- Full Time position available
- Generous Salary Packaging available
Applications are invited for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to join the team as the Outpatients/Hospital in the Home Pharmacist at Western Hospital.
The Outpatients/HITH pharmacist plays a key role in ensuring that patients receive some of the latest therapies available from a variety of specialist clinics, including gastroenterology, infectious diseases and oncology. Responsibilities include provision, coordination and continual improvement of dispensing services for Outpatients and HITH. In addition the position will act as the pharmacy liaison to HITH.
The position requires a pharmacist with excellent organisational, communication and problem solving skills, sound knowledge and understanding of the PBS and a commitment to customer-focused service.
A unique opportunity exists for a skilled paeditric clinician to join our large and supportive Speech Pathology team within the Children’s Allied Health Service at Sunshine Hospital. The position involves assessment, individual and group therapy for pre-school children with a wide range of complex communication and swallowing disorders.
The successful applicant will have:
• A high level of clinical expertise and experience working with pre-school communication and swallowing disorders
• Proven ability to lead and supervise staff and students
• An ability to work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team
• An interest in working with families from a CALD background
• Approved degree in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership of SPAA
- Full Time ongoing opportunity
- Generous Salary Packaging available
The Pharmacy Department is seeking an enthusiastic, customer focused pharmacy technician to join the team at the Williamstown Hospital.
Duties that the technician will be responsible for include:
- Assisting with dispensing of prescriptions for inpatients and outpatient
- Provision of imprest drug supplies to wards and departments
- Provision of courier services
- Ordering of pharmaceuticals from suppliers
The successful applicant must have the ability to work as part of a team, well developed communication and interpersonal skills, customer focused, capacity to assign priority to responsibilities and to meet time constraints, and general computer skills.
Applicants must have completed or be currently undertaking a Certificate III Hospital Health Services Pharmacy Support.
Become a part of a growing and successful Interpreting team.
Western Health is committed to providing quality interpreting services for CALD patients. We are currently looking to employ a NAATI level 3 Bosnian, Serbian and/or Croatian Interpreter to join our team. Qualification in all three languages is preferred.
This position is full-time and on-going and required to work at both Footscray and Sunshine sites of Western Health.
Become a part of a growing and successful Interpreting team.
Western Health is committed to providing quality interpreting services for CALD patients. We are currently looking to employ a NAATI level 3 Bosnian, Serbian and/or Croatian Interpreter to join our team. Qualification in all three languages is preferred.
This position is full-time and on-going and required to work at both Footscray and Sunshine sites of Western Health.
Project Manager- Improving Care for Older People
Division of Community Integration and Allied Health
Fulltime/ part time fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity 6 months from recruitment
Are you committed to improving the care for older people and motivated to make a difference? This may be the position for you
The DHS funded improving care for older policy focuses on working with health services to ensure that people have the appropriate care in the appropriate place. As part of Western Health’s commitment to delivering improved outcomes for older patients, we are building on our current services, initiatives and projects to achieve sustainable outcomes across the health service.
We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced clinician with project management experience to work with the ICOP team. The successful applicant will work closely with multidisciplinary teams within target areas, reviewing current practice and contributing to an enhanced ICOP strategy in partnership with key stakeholders.
- 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
- 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.
With a combined census of over 90,000 patients in the last 12 months and high quality clinical, education and researh infrastructure, Western Hospital and Sunshine Hospital together offer an integrated and diverse training opportunity to emergency medicine trainees. There is a vigorous research program with a strong publication recrod that is based in the John Epstein Centre for Emergency Medicine Research.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Medical Practitioners interested in pursuing further training as Registrars in this area of specialty. The two (2) positions are for 12 months commencing on 9th August 2010. Please Note: These positions are 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 first meet the Mandatory Criteria as noted below :
Australian-trained medical graduates holding "general" medical 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 (listiening, 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.
Intensive Care Research Coordinator
Grade 4
Full Time
Western Health is seeking an experienced Research Coordinator to coordinate our research activities in the Intensive Care Unit. The ICU participates in multi-centre trials (industry and ANZICS CTG and local investigator driven studies), in addition to in house projects.
The successful applicant will be self directed, passionate about the role of research in critical care, and have communication skills that promote and encourage research amongst health professionals. They will join a cohesive intensive care team that provides a supportive environment.
Please refer to the attached Position Description for more specific information.
Please contact Dr. Craig French, Director of Intensive Care for further information. Ph: 8345 6639
An exciting opportunity exists for a Grade 3 Physiotherapist with excellent leadership skills and extensive clinical experience in musculoskeletal and pain assessment/management to join the Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) team at Western Health.
The successful applicant will be part of a dynamic existing multidisciplinary pain service as well as having a senior role in the musculoskeletal, orthopaedic physiotherapy team across the two CBR sites at Sunshine and Williamstown. Staff supervision is an integral part of the role. This is a full time permanent position that is well supported, team focused and has ongoing professional development.
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.
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