Position Purpose. To provide cleaning, packaging and sterilisation of reusable critical and semi-critical medical equipment within the central sterilising and supply department for both internal and external users. Department / Unit Specific Overview EGHS’ Perioperative department offers a wide range services to meet the needs of the local community and the surrounding region. The perioperative services include two operating theatres, day procedure unit – 6 bays, central sterile supply department, recovery room – 4 bays and a renal dialysis suite – 7 chairs. We offer a range of surgical procedures performed by our resident and visiting surgeons, these include; general surgery, gynaecology, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, urology, dental, Ear nose and throat, caesarean section and certain emergency surgeries. Our Values Integrity We value integrity, honesty and respect in all relationships Excellence We value excellence as the appropriate standard for all services and practices Community We respect the dignity and rights of our community and acknowledge their beliefs, regardless of their cultural, spiritual or socioeconomic background Working Together We value equally all people who make a contribution to EGHS to achieve shared goals Learning Culture We strive to continually lead and develop through education, training, mentoring and by teaching others. Organisational Context East Grampians Health Service is a rural health service located in Ararat and Willaura in Western Victoria and is an integral part of a thriving community that is committed to quality services providing health and wellbeing to people of all backgrounds. Serving a diverse community, East Grampians Health Service delivers an extensive range of acute, residential, home and community based services. We strive to continually improve our services to best meet the needs of our patients, residents and the community. Our Vision To be leaders in rural health care Our Strategic direction EGHS strategic plan 2019-22 mirrors the Victorian Government Health 2040; Advancing Health, Access and Care guidelines and is underpinned by our organisational values and behaviours - ‘improving our communities health and quality of life through strong partnerships and by responding to changing needs’. We incorporate our opportunities through Better Health, Better Access, and Better Care, which are pivotal in achieving our vision of being ‘leaders in rural health care’: BETTER HEALTH A system geared to prevention as much as treatment...
Position Purpose. In certain situations, where a public housing authority issues a decision that has a negative impact on a HCV holder’s status in the HCV program, the HCV holder may be entitled to appeal that decision. The appeal process for a HCV holder takes the form of an administrative hearing before an impartial hearing officer. The purpose of a presenter is to represent the CHA and its HCV administrative contractors at the administrative hearing before an impartial Hearing Officer and present the facts necessary to support the underlying decision that is being appealed by the HCV holder.
Position Purpose. To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care and service delivery to a wide range of people with different needs and expectations. Department / Unit Specific Overview Garden View Court is a 24 bed residential aged care facility. Our aged care services focus on the individual, their family, friends and community, Individualised care is assured by identifying the Residents personal preferences and interest in all areas across the social and clinical spectrum. This facility supports residents needs in the cognition and behaviour domain with many patient having varying degrees of dementia. We have adopted the Montessori environment approach to provide purpose and stimulation through everyday activities. This approach supports our residents to live their lives to the fullest and make the most of the services we have to offer. Our Values Integrity We value integrity, honesty and respect in all relationships Excellence We value excellence as the appropriate standard for all services and practices Community We respect the dignity and rights of our community and acknowledge their beliefs, regardless of their cultural, spiritual or socioeconomic background Working Together We value equally all people who make a contribution to EGHS to achieve shared goals Learning Culture We strive to continually lead and develop through education, training, mentoring and by teaching others. Organisational Context East Grampians Health Service is a rural health service located in Ararat and Willaura in Western Victoria and is an integral part of a thriving community that is committed to quality services providing health and wellbeing to people of all backgrounds. Serving a diverse community, East Grampians Health Service delivers an extensive range of acute, residential, home and community based services. We strive to continually improve our services to best meet the needs of our patients, residents and the community. Our Vision To be leaders in rural health care Our Strategic direction EGHS strategic plan 2019-22 mirrors the Victorian Government Health 2040; Advancing Health, Access and Care guidelines and is underpinned by our organisational values and behaviours - ‘improving our communities health and quality of life through strong partnerships and by responding to changing needs’. We incorporate our opportunities through Better Health, Better Access, and Better Care, which are pivotal in achieving our vision of being ‘leaders in rural health care’: BETTER HEALTH A sys...
Position Purpose. As a member of the Laboratory Services Team, the Medical Laboratory Technologist works under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager, and in coordination with the Charge Technologists, works within his/her scope of professional practice in a team environment to collect samples and is responsible for performing a variety of diagnostic tests on patient specimens, for analysing and interpreting test results and prepare reports to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. The MLT must be knowledgeable and practice in accordance with the Medical Laboratory Technology regulatory bodies including, CMLTO, Accreditation Canada Diagnostics (formerly Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare (IQMH)), and Hospital regulations and policies. In alignment with the SBGHC strategic priorities, the Laboratory Technologist may participate in user groups, and hospital-wide activities and programs and contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives as required. Applicants must meet the following criteria: • Advanced Diploma in Medical Laboratory • Current registration and in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) is required • Current membership with the Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Association of Ontario (MLPAO) is preferred • Certification by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) is preferred • Heart & Stroke BCLS Certification required upon hire or within 6 months • Working knowledge of lab and hospital software systems as needed • 2 years’ clinical experience with experience in Core lab disciplines (Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Transfusion Medicine, and Phlebotomy) in a hospital laboratory setting within the last two years preferred • Demonstrated excellent phlebotomy skills (all collection methods) • Ability to interact effectively with others within and outside of the organization (i.e. staff physicians, patients, suppliers, Ministry of Health) • Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation • Experience with large and small analyzers, dedicated instruments, calibrations and microscopes • Availability to work on call, off-shifts and weekends as scheduled • Ability to perform Therapeutic Phlebotomy • Experience with Point of Care Testing • Ability to function effectively in a team environment • Skills in leadership, problem solving, decision making and critical thinking • Ability to handle exposures to infection, noise, odors, working int...
Position Purpose. The successful appointees will be rostered to undertake a variety of rotations such as General Medicine Registrar, Peri-Op Registrar, and Registrar in Sub-specialty Medicine
Position Purpose. The objective of this role is to provide professional, timely and accurate support to the Medical Director, Medically Supervised Injecting Room of North Richmond Community Health. A key function will be providing key secretarial support to the Medical Director and other staff as directed. This position is responsible for supporting the Medical Director to manage their workflow and achieve their objectives, through a combination of administrative support and project work. Key Responsibilities/Skills • Preparation of correspondence, monthly reports, agendas, presentations and general documents. It is envisaged there will be a degree of self-generated correspondence on behalf of the Executive where applicable. • Manage communication from the Executive with internal and external stakeholders on a daily basis via phone, email and/or letter • Preparation and management of organisational committee meetings and event requirements including recording, collating and distribution of meeting minutes and follow up of actions arising from committee meetings. • Message taking, ensuring urgent issues are attended to. Redirection of calls where appropriate, providing information where possible to assist callers and issue resolution when Executive Team members are absent in accordance with guidelines. • Provide high level executive management support to the Medical Director of the Medically Supervised Injecting Room, including the calendar/appointments of the medical director, and assist in prioritising emails / workflow • Preparation, drafting and co-ordinating written responses and first line contact for phone calls. Manage the agenda, documentation and task list of meetings that the medical director chairs • Drafting memos and other correspondence for Medical Director’s review and signature as required • Ensure the quality recording of all processes relevant to role and responsibilities in applicable databases. • Engage with relevant stakeholders as required to progress the MSIR’s priorities. • Other responsibilities as delegated by the Medical Director. • Prioritise emails for the Medical Director and reply to emails as directed • Collection and analysis of MSIR/ AOD business intelligence data to support decision making by the organisation • Contribute in preparation of MSIR/AOD budgets. • Manage projects as determined by Medical Director Key Capabilities Communication: • The ability to present information clearly and persuasively and seek out the ideas and views of oth...
Position Purpose. To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide appropriate patient care whilst undertaking comprehensive learning, training and professional development in medicine. About the Junior Medical Workforce Austin Health is a major training service for doctors at all stages in their career and specialises in advanced vocational training in most of these specialties, with a central academic role with most Medical Colleges. Hospital Medical Officers (HMOs) are employed in four key training streams: Critical Care, General, Medical (Physician Training) and Surgical. Each training stream offers a variety of rotations across Austin Health as well as other metropolitan, regional/rural and interstate hospitals. HMOs are provided with experiences to support career development and progression towards vocation/specialty training. Austin operates an extensive network of rotations at both the pre-vocational and vocational trainee level. At the vocational level there are in excess of 450 specialty registrar positions across Austin Health covering virtually all adult specialties with the exception of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Purpose and Accountabilities Role Specific • Under the guidance of registrars and senior medical staff participate as required in the admission, management and safe discharge of patients of assigned unit • Work collaboratively as a team member with senior medical staff, junior medical staff, nursing and other staff to provide efficient, safe and quality care • Facilitate excellent communication and liaison with other staff, general practitioners and others involved in patient care • Complete appropriate documentation in the patient’s hospital record. Entries should be legible, timely, regular and comprehensive so as to document important changes or decisions, and ALL entries must be dated, designated and signed. • Communicate clearly and simply with patients, their families and carers, the basis of diagnosis, course of disorder and proposed treatment options in a way that ensures understanding and empowers involvement in decision making about their care • Participate in relevant Unit quality activities, programs and rosters as requested • Attend and participate in mandatory training requirements and in any formal education and training program coordinated by assigned Unit or the Hospital • Participate in Austin Health HMO Standby On Call Rosters. All Employees • Comply with Austin Health policies and procedures, as amended from time to time, whi...
Position Purpose. As a member of the staff team and under the Manager's direction, assist with the general running of the service; implement vocational activities and training programs which are tailored to the needs and abilities of employees, and provide supervision, instruction and training as required.
Position Purpose. The Neurology and ABI Units cater for people who have had a variety of neurological conditions, including traumatic brain injuries, tumours, GBS, MS, hypoxia and strokes. The Neurology/ABI Registrar position manages all relevant patients within the ABI and Xxxxxx units with the support of the Rehabilitation Medicine Physicians, and in doing so, ensures patient-centred, high quality, clinically appropriate care is delivered, at the right time and in the right place. The Registrar will also supervise the HMOs and the patient care provided by the HMOs. About the Rehabilitation Unit Royal Xxxxxx Rehabilitation Centre, the rehabilitation campus of Austin Health, is a specialist rehabilitation centre of international standard, providing a comprehensive and co-ordinated range of services to clients with a wide range of needs. These include inpatient, outpatient and domiciliary programs for people with spinal cord injury, acquired brain injury, amputations, multiple trauma, orthopaedic and neurological conditions. Purpose and Accountabilities Role Specific: • Direct responsibility for all patients in the ABI Rehabilitation Unit. • Responsibility for care of all patients in Neurological Rehabilitation Unit through supervision of HMO. Some direct patient care responsibility will be required to ensure equal division of work. • Take a leadership role in team coordination under the direction of the relevant team consultant • Participation in the relevant Royal Talbot on-call roster. • Attendance at xxxx rounds, case conferences, family meetings, outpatient clinics. • Attendance at Neurological Xxxx rounds at the Austin campus where appropriate. • Assessments of patients as regards suitability for rehabilitation. • Responsibility for completion of discharge summaries, and liaison with GP and the patients’ specialist if required. • Attendance at Wednesday afternoon teaching sessions – Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine training program. • Participation in the on-site teaching program. To liaise with: • Austin Health Medical, Nursing and Allied Health staff, ensuring patient-centred, high quality, clinically appropriate care is delivered to the right person at the right time and in the right place • Ensure a high level of work quality; develop, implement and monitor quality improvement activities within the department/xxxx, in accordance with Austin Health Policies as varied from time to time. • Ensure safe work practices and environment in accordance with Au...
Position Purpose. The Speech Pathologist works with other members of the paediatric team to provide a multidisciplinary service to help children achieve meaningful participation in their everyday settings. The Speech Pathologist will be responsible for providing assessments and therapy as part of a comprehensive pre-school speech pathology service to the community, including health education and health promotion. Key Responsibilities/Skills • Provide high quality, evidence-based Community Paediatric Speech Pathology services and health education. • Maintain and complete client health records and statistical/program records in keeping with the organisation’s policies. • Refer, consult and liaise with other staff within the organisation and local agencies to ensure a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach to healthcare provision. • Provide Kindergarten and other outreach services as required to meet needs of target population. • The position may include supervision of students. • Provide health education and promotion activities aimed at maximising good health and development in accordance with program development and evaluation strategies. • Contribute to development and review of priorities, policies and procedures for the Speech Pathology service.
