Emergency Registrar / Senior Medical Officer
Fixed Term - Full Time
(86 hrs per fortnight) until 1 December 2013
Ballarat is a Rural Base Hospital and Regional Trauma Centre servicing a population of approximately 200,000 people and a land area extending from the Western boundary of Melbourne to the South Australian border. It is the primary referral centre for its local region and the secondary referral centre for much of Western Victoria.
Our Emergency Department case load comprises a broad mix of medicine from major trauma to primary care across all age groups. Our department is growing, with attendances currently in excess of 52,000 and growing at 5% per annum, approximately 25 % paediatric attendances.
This fixed term full-time position is to cover Maternity leave and commences on 5th August and ends on 1st December 2013. There is a possibility that the role will be extended to 2nd February 2014 but this has not been confirmed as yet.
Applicants should have General Registration and previous experience working in Emergency at a Registrar or Senior Medical Officer level. This position is one of the 6 ED registrars on the ED roster and will be rostered to lead the ED team on night shifts on a 1:6 roster.
To apply for these positions please submit your Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter. Please note, all attached documents must be either .doc or .pdf files.
Applicants are welcome to call Emergency Administration Office on telephone (03) 5320 6455 or email emergencyadministration@bhs.org.au for further information.
Emergency Critical Care HMO3-4
Fixed Term - Full Time
2014
Ballarat is a Rural Base Hospital and Regional Trauma Centre servicing a population of approximately 200,000 people and a land area extending from the Western boundary of Melbourne to the South Australian border. It is the primary referral centre for its local region and the secondary referral centre for much of Western Victoria. The Hospital provides care across most specialties with the exception of cardiothoracics, neurosurgery and major plastic surgery.
Our Emergency Department case load comprises a broad mix of medicine from major trauma to primary care across all age groups. Our department is growing, with attendances currently in excess of 52,000 and growing at 5% per annum, approximately 25 % paediatric attendances.
BHS Emergency Department is the only Rural Emergency Department in Victoria accredited by ACEM for 12 months of advanced training; we are also accredited for paediatric logbook training.
Ballarat Health Services is a major training site for the University of Melbourne and Deakin Rural Clinical Schools. Senior staff are strongly committed to teaching and the professional development of Interns, HMOs and Registrars.
Ballarat offers a superb regional lifestyle with excellent public and private schools, recreational and sporting facilities, shopping, entertainment and cultural pursuits. Country or city living is available within minutes of the hospital and there is easy access to Melbourne (70 minutes).
In 2014 there are four positions based in the Emergency Department available for applicants who are HMO 3 or 4. These positions are for applicants who are interested in Critical Care areas such as Emergency Medicine and ICU. Applicants who are interested in a career on other specialties such as GP or medicine are also eligible to apply.
The four positions each have fixed rotations though the Emergency Department, Short Stay Unit and Intensive Care Unit. The specific rotations for each position are listed below:
Position 1 ED&SSU (6 Months): ICU (3) : ED&SSU (3)
Position 2 ED&SSU (6) : ED&SSU (3) : ICU (3)
Position 3 ICU (3) : ED (3) : ED (6)
Position 4 ED (3) : ICU (3) : ED&SSU (6)
To apply for these positions please submit your Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter. You must also complete and attach a completed rotation preference form. Please note, all attached documents must be either .doc or .pdf files.
Applicants are welcome to call Emergency Administration Office on telephone (03) 5320 6455 or email emergencyadministration@bhs.org.au for further information.
Emergency Critical Care Registrar - SHMO
Fixed Term - Full Time
2014
Ballarat is a Rural Base Hospital and Regional Trauma Centre servicing a population of approximately 200,000 people and a land area extending from the Western boundary of Melbourne to the South Australian border. It is the primary referral centre for its local region and the secondary referral centre for much of Western Victoria. The Hospital provides care across most specialties with the exception of cardiothoracics, neurosurgery and major plastic surgery.
Our Emergency Department case load comprises a broad mix of medicine from major trauma to primary care across all age groups. Our department is growing, with attendances currently in excess of 52,000 and growing at 5% per annum, approximately 25% paediatric attendances.
BHS Emergency Department is the only Rural Emergency Department in Victoria accredited by ACEM for 12 months of advanced training; we are also accredited for paediatric logbook training.
Ballarat Health Services is a major training site for the University of Melbourne and Deakin Rural Clinical Schools. Senior staff are strongly committed to teaching and the professional development of Interns, HMOs and Registrars.
Ballarat offers a superb regional lifestyle with excellent public and private schools, recreational and sporting facilities, shopping, entertainment and cultural pursuits. Country or city living is available within minutes of the hospital and there is easy access to Melbourne (70 minutes).
In June 2013 Ballarat Health Services Emergency Department commences the recruitment process for full time positions starting February 2014. There are 15 full-time positions based at Ballarat Health Services plus 2 full-time positions that rotate to Horsham. We have applied for funding for an additional position at Ballarat and will appoint to this as part of this recruitment process if the funding is approved. The 19 positions have specific rotations that are listed in the attached Position preference form. The positions include the following rotations:
HORSHAM
There are two positions in Critical Care based in Horsham. In 2013 one of these positions was filled for 12 months by a trainee interested in critical care. The other position was shared by two ED registrars, with 6 months in Ballarat and 6 months in Horsham. For 2014 Horsham and Ballarat will again collaborate with the recruitment of these positions.
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
There are 6 ED registrars on the ED roster that include leading the ED team on night shifts on a 1:6 roster.
ANAESTHETICS
These are accredited for ACEM training and they work on a different roster to the ANZCA trainees. The trainees for these rotations are selected/allocated by the ED. The roster, supervision and training are managed by the anaesthetic department.
INTENSIVE CARE
These are positions accredited for ACEM training on the ICU registrar and HMO roster for trainees in Emergency Medicine. The trainees for these rotations are selected/allocated by the ED. The Medical Workforce Unit and ICU manage these rosters.
EMERGENCY MEDICINE / SHORT STAY UNIT
These positions are based on a four weekly roster cycle which includes ED, ED nights, and SSU. The ED nights involve being the 2nd senior person on the night shift. This is an important step in training, including preparation for future night shifts in charge.
EMERGENCY MEDICINE / PAEDIATRICS
An application for funding has been submitted for this position. If approved, further information will be provided.
Applicants for all positions are invited from provisional and advanced trainees of ACEM. Applicants will also be considered for the Diploma of Emergency Medicine.
To apply for these positions please submit your Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter. You must also complete and attach a completed position preference form. Please note, all attached documents must be either .doc or .pdf files.
HMO - General 2014
Fixed Term - Full Time
12 Month Contract
Ballarat Health Services is offering sixteen HMO positions in the PGY2+ General rotations stream. Successful applicants will complete five 10-12 week rotations from a mix of the following rotations: Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics, O&G, Cardiology, PGPPP, Relieving, Oncology, Geriatrics/Palliative Care, Rehabilitation and Psychiatry.
Successful candidates will be asked for their rotation preferences following appointment and rotations will be finalized in November 2013.
All units offer orientation and regular training activities including;
· Case Presentations
· Journal Club
· Mortality and Morbidity Meetings
· Grand Round
· E-Learning
Ballarat Health Services comprises the Base Hospital (221 acute beds), Queen Elizabeth Centre (sub acute care 70 beds) and Psychiatric Services (67 beds). Ballarat Health Services is a major training site for the University of Melbourne and Deakin Rural Clinical Schools. Senior staff are strongly committed to teaching and the professional development of Interns, HMOs and Registrars.
Benefits provided to those working at Ballarat Health Services include:
· Salary Packaging
· Gymnasium
· Social Club
· HMO Room
· Library
Ballarat offers a superb regional lifestyle with excellent public and private schools, recreational and sporting facilities, shopping, entertainment and cultural pursuits. Country or city living is available within minutes of the hospital and there is easy access to Melbourne (70 minutes).
Please apply on-line for this position and include your CV and a 1-2 page cover letter including your response to the following questions:
1. Why do you want to live and work in Ballarat?
2. What are your career aspirations and how might a year working as an HMO in Ballarat support you in this?
Please ensure any attached documents are either .doc. or .pdf files only.
All applicants must be registered with the PMCV HMO Match to apply. Enquiries regarding this position may be directed to Ms Helen Finneran, Manager, Junior Medical Workforce Unit via email medicalrecruitment@bhs.org.au . Applications close on 23rd July 2013.
HMO - GP O&G 2014
Fixed Term - Full Time
12 Month Contract
Ballarat Health Services is offering six HMO positions in the PGY2+ General Practice – O&G stream. These positions are designed for those doctors who are interested in progressing onto GP training or O&G training. Successful applicants will a six month term in O&G, one term in Paediatrics and a final term in one of the following: Emergency Medicine, PGPPP or Psychiatry.
All units offer orientation and regular training activities including;
• Case Presentations
• Journal Club
• Mortality and Morbidity Meetings
• Grand Round
• PROMPT
• FSEP
• E-Learning
Ballarat Health Services comprises the Base Hospital (221 acute beds), Queen Elizabeth Centre (sub acute care 70 beds) and Psychiatric Services (67 beds). We have an average of 1300 births a year. Ballarat Health Services is a major training site for the University of Melbourne and Deakin Rural Clinical Schools. Senior staff are strongly committed to teaching and the professional development of Interns, HMOs and Registrars.
Benefits provided to those working at Ballarat Health Services include:
• Salary Packaging
• Gymnasium
• Social Club
• HMO Room
• Library
Ballarat offers a superb regional lifestyle with excellent public and private schools, recreational and sporting facilities, shopping, entertainment and cultural pursuits. Country or city living is available within minutes of the hospital and there is easy access to Melbourne (70 minutes).
Please apply on-line for this position and include your CV and a 1-2 page cover letter including your response to the following questions:
1. Why do you want to live and work in Ballarat?
2. What are your career aspirations and how might a year working as an HMO in Ballarat support you in this?
All applicants must be registered with the PMCV HMO Match to apply. Enquiries regarding this position may be directed to Ms Helen Finneran, Manager, Junior Medical Workforce Unit via email medicalrecruitment@bhs.org.au . Applications close on 23rd July 2013.
Please ensure any attached documents are either .doc. or .pdf files only.
Orthopaedic Registrar (Unaccredited)
Fixed Term - Full Time
(86 hrs per fortnight)
Ballarat is a Rural Base Hospital and Regional Trauma Centre servicing a population of approximately 200,000 people and a land area extending from the Western boundary of Melbourne to the South Australian border. It is the primary referral centre for its local region and the secondary referral centre for much of Western Victoria. The Hospital provides care across most specialties with the exception of cardiothoracics, neurosurgery and major plastic surgery.
Ballarat Health Services is a major training site for the University of Melbourne and Deakin Rural Clinical Schools. Senior staff are strongly committed to teaching and the professional development of Interns, HMOs and Registrars.
Ballarat offers a superb regional lifestyle with excellent public and private schools, recreational and sporting facilities, shopping, entertainment and cultural pursuits. Country or city living is available within minutes of the hospital and there is easy access to Melbourne (70 minutes).
Our Orthopaedics Department is a busy unit providing registrars with experience in a wide range of elective and emergency Orthopaedic procedures. This position is one of three registrars in the unit and will participate in an on call roster of 1 in 3.
Applicants will have preferably completed or enrolled for RACS courses (CCRISP, EMST, ASSET) and may have undertaken a Diploma in Anatomy, Anatomy Course (RACS or AOA) or worked in an Anatomy demonstration position.
To apply for these positions please submit your Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter. Please note, all attached documents must be either .doc or .pdf files.
Applications Close on Friday 28th June and must be submitted on-line.
Ballarat Health Services is offering four HMO positions in the PGY2+ Surgical training stream. Successful applicants will complete 13 week rotations in Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, Urology and Orthopaedics.
The surgical unit offers teaching, professional development and quality activities;
• Weekly Radiology / Pathology / Morbidity and Mortality / Case Presentations
• Consultant led teaching ward rounds
• Unit and service based utilization review and audit activities
• Registrar topic presentation
• E-Learning
Ballarat Health Services comprises the Base Hospital (221 acute beds), Queen Elizabeth Centre (sub acute care 70 beds) and Psychiatric Services (67 beds). Ballarat Health Services is a major training site for the University of Melbourne and Deakin Rural Clinical Schools. Senior staff are strongly committed to teaching and the professional development of Interns, HMOs and Registrars.
Benefits provided to those working at Ballarat Health Services include:
• Salary Packaging
• Gymnasium
• Social Club
• HMO Room
• Library
Ballarat offers a superb regional lifestyle with excellent public and private schools, recreational and sporting facilities, shopping, entertainment and cultural pursuits. Country or city living is available within minutes of the hospital and there is easy access to Melbourne (70 minutes).
Please apply on line by submitting your CV, your cover letter including a 1-2 page response to the selection criteria. Please note that you can only attach .doc or .pdf files.
All applicants must be registered with the PMCV HMO Match to apply. Enquiries regarding this position may be directed to Ms Helen Finneran, Manager, Junior Medical Workforce via email medicalrecruitment@bhs.org.au
Administration Assistant
Volunteers
Permanent - Part Time (38 hrs per fortnight)
Volunteers provide a valued and unique service to Ballarat Health Services across all sites- to acute, sub-acute, residential and community services. Over 260 volunteers give their time to patient support, friendly visiting, activity assistance, fundraising, customer service, meal assistance and other programs. The Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre (BRICC) is the newest addition to the volunteer program.
This position has been created to provide administrative assistance to the Volunteer Coordinator, covering all BHS volunteer programs. The initial focus of the position will be to assist with the recruitment of volunteers for the BRICC.
The successful applicant will have:
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office and data entry
• Ability to work unsupervised
• An interest and/or experience in volunteering
Care Coordinator
RND1 Grade 4
Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP)
Permanent – Full Time (80 hrs per fortnight with ADO)
The HARP program currently has an opportunity for an experienced person to join the team as a Care Coordinator. The role will primarily focus on the chronic disease streams within HARP (CCF, COPD, Diabetes) and focus on clients with chronic disease and/or complex needs, complex needs associated with ageing or complex psychosocial issues.
The successful applicant will need to be able to demonstrate highly developed clinical and communication skills including patient assessments, care planning and community linkages.
Proven ability in managing patients with chronic disease and/or complex needs in the community, together with effective conflict resolution and negotiation skills and experience with health coaching / goal setting are essential.
Clinical Nurse Consultant
RND1 Grade 4
Diabetes
Permanent – Full Time
(80 hrs per fortnight with ADO)
Ballarat Health Services is a regional hospital located in the West of Victoria, it is closely situated to Melbourne (1.5 hours by car).
The Diabetes Education Service is a busy department which provides care to people living with diabetes in the following areas; acute inpatients, subacute inpatients, pregnant women, children and ambulatory based care. Services include insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring. The service is supported by a full time Endocrinologist and the broad allied health team. The paediatric diabetes services is supported by Paediatricians and a visiting Paediatric Endocrinologist.
The service is seeking the skills of a Credentialed Diabetes Nurse Educator (Grade 4 Clinical Nurse Consultant) preferably with recent acute diabetes education experience. Ability to work across the lifespan in diabetes will be high regarded. There are opportunities for mentoring, upskilling and ongoing professional development.
Dental Assistant
Dental Department
Fixed Term - Full Time
(76 hrs per fortnight) until 30 June 2015
As a result of Additional Commonwealth funding allocations until June 2015, Ballarat Health Services (BHS) is seeking an enthusiastic person to join our dynamic team of dental assistants in the provision of high quality dental services to the local community.
The position is based in Ballarat working in a well equipped dental clinic. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated public dental team and have the support of many experienced dental assistants and clinicians.
An attractive remuneration package is available including salary packaging and superannuation.
You will need:
- A current qualification in dental assisting
- a commitment to public dental health;
- well developed interpersonal and organisational skills;
- the ability to work independently with support and advice from experienced clinicians as required.
For more details please contact:
Mrs. Tracey Wilson, Manager Population Health and Strategic Planning on 5320 4267 or email traceyw@bhs.org.au
Enrolled Nurse Division 2
Level 1 or 2
Central Allocations Unit
Casual Bank
Ballarat Health Services, Central Allocations Unit is seeking applications from general and specialised Enrolled Nurses to join our Casual Bank across our Acute, Sub Acute and/or Aged Care sites.
To be successful for interview applicants must hold a current registration under the National Registration & Accreditation Scheme and have a current Police clearance (less than 12 months old).
Being part of a team that values Leadership and Excellence in Healthcare you will work in first class facilities that maximises care, compassion, individual choice and quality outcomes for all clients and patients.
At BHS we offer excellent remuneration, benefits and incentives, including:
• Excellent hourly rates
• Paid orientation
• Salary packaging options
• In-service education & professional development opportunities
• Flexible rostering
• Staff car parking
This is a great opportunity to join the dynamic nursing team at Ballarat Health Services and enjoy flexibility and variety whilst maintaining your specialist skills.
For further details, please contact Stacey Kelly, HR Consultant, Central Allocations Unit on (03) 5320 6577.
Graduate Nurse Program
Combined Nursing / Midwifery
Education Department
Fixed Term - Part Time
(64 hrs per fortnight) until January 2015
Ballarat Health Services offers a comprehensive range of services in acute, subacute, extended care and psychiatric care. It is a major teaching and research health organisation, which services the whole Western Victoria, from Bacchus Marsh to the South Australian border. The service actively supports nursing education and provides a range of postgraduate programs (affiliated with various universities) in addition to the Graduate Transition Year.
Maternity Services at Ballarat Health Services provide low to high risk care to the Ballarat community and surrounding areas, birthing more than 1300 babies per year. The Maternity Unit has 16 beds ante/post natal ward, a 3 bed birthing suite and has a 10 cot level 2 Special Care Nursery.
The aim of the program for the General Nursing Stream is to develop confidence, competence and skill to the beginning practitioner whilst providing support, guidance and realistic learning experiences in a friendly and supportive environment. Six months of the transition year will be allocated in medical and surgical areas to consolidate clinical competence in these areas.
The aim of program for the Midwifery stream is to provide a supportive learning environment and guidance to the newly registered midwife with opportunities to develop confidence, skills and competence in caring for women throughout their pregnancy, birth, postnatal period and also infants requiring special care.
To apply, you will need:
- Letter of application (uploaded to ballarat.mhr.com.au)
- Resume including 2 professional referees (uploaded to ballarat.mhr.com.au)
- Academic transcript (including mid year results of 4th year)
- All Clinical Appraisal Summaries (including 1st,2nd,3rd & 4th year)
- Passport size photo
A hardcopy of all of these documents need to be sent to:
Marilyn Kearney
Coordinator Graduate Nurses
Centre for Nursing Health & Education
Ballarat Health Services
PO Box 577
BALLARAT VIC 3353
An information session for this program will be held on Tuesday 18th June 2013 at 6pm in the Education Resource Centre at Ballarat Health Services. If you would like to attend this information session, please RSVP to juliel@bhs.org.au by 14th June 2013.
Applications close on Thursday 25th July 2013 at 5pm.
For further information, please contact:
Marilyn Kearney - Coordinator Graduate Nurses on 03 5320 4823 or marilynk@bhs.org.au or
Julie Lodge - Clinical Nurse Educator Midwifery on 03 5320 4915 or juliel@bhs.org.au
Graduate Nurse Program
General Nursing Stream
Education Department
Fixed Term - Part Time
(64 hrs per fortnight) January 2015
Ballarat Health Services offers a comprehensive range of general and specialist care across key medical and healthcare disciplines including acute, subacute, residential aged care services, community care, psychiatric services, dental services and rehabilitation services. It is a major teaching and research health organisation, which services the whole of Western Victoria, from Bacchus Marsh to the South Australian border. The service actively supports nursing education and provides a range of postgraduate programs (affiliated with various universities) in addition to the Graduate Transition year.
The aim of the program is to provide support and guidance to the beginning practitioner in a friendly and supportive environment. Participants will have the opportunity to develop confidence, clinical competence and skills of the multifaceted role of the Registered Nurse. To provide realistic learning experiences with regard to professional issues and self-development with four clinical rotations to provide a variety of experiences. These may include geriatric assessment, rehabilitation, Perioperative, emergency, critical care, residential care, midwifery (double degree), paediatrics, psychiatry, medical and surgical.
To apply, you will need:
- Letter of application (uploaded to ballarat.mhr.com.au)
- Resume including 2 professional referees (uploaded to ballarat.mhr.com.au)
- Academic transcript (including 3rd year and mid year 4th year results)
- All Clinical Appraisal Summaries (including 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th year of study)
- Passport size photo
A hardcopy of all of these documents need to be sent to:
Marilyn Kearney
Coordinator Graduate Nurses
Ballarat Health Services
PO Box 577
BALLARAT VIC 3353
An information session for this program will be held on Tuesday 18th June 2013 at 6pm in the Education Resource Centre at Ballarat Health Services. If you would like to attend this information session please RSVP to juliel@bhs.org.au by 14th June 2013.
Applications close Thursday 25th July 2013 at 5pm.
For further information please contact Marilyn Kearney - Coordinator Graduate Nurses on 03 5320 4823 or marilynk@bhs.org.au
Graduate Nursing and Midwifery
Grampians Regional Collaborative Program
Education Department
Fixed Term - Part Time
(64 hrs per fortnight) until January 2015
Ballarat Health Services offers a comprehensive range of services in acute, subacute, extended care and psychiatric care. It is a major teaching and research health organisation, which services the whole Western Victoria, from Bacchus Marsh to the South Australian border. The service actively supports nursing education and provides a range of postgraduate programs (affiliated with various universities) in addition to the Graduate Transition Year.
Maternity Services at Ballarat Health Services provide low to high risk care to the Ballarat community and surrounding areas, birthing more than 1300 babies per year. The Maternity Unit has 16 beds ante/post natal ward, a 3 bed birthing suite and has a 10 cot level 2 Special Care Nursery.
This program is an exciting opportunity for newly registered nursing and midwifery graduates to complete a transition to practice year within regional and rural settings. The program is structured to enable rotations of graduates between participating services in order to provide a variety of both nursing and midwifery experiences. Clincal experience is complemented by study days and access to regional continuing education programs, simulation based learning and online learning. Clinical support staff are available in all services.
Graduates are employed at Ballarat Health Services and will complete one rotation, and then move to another participating service. Rotations are structured to provide graduates with experience in acute medical, surgical and other general nursing settings, antenatal care, birthing, post natal care including domiciliary and Special Care Nursery.
To apply, you will need:
- Letter of application (uploaded to ballarat.mhr.com.au)
- Resume including 2 professional referees (uploaded to ballarat.mhr.com.au)
- Academic transcript (including mid year results of 4th year)
- All Clinical Appraisal Summaries (including 1st,2nd,3rd & 4th year)
- Passport size photo
A hardcopy of all of these documents need to be sent to:
Marilyn Kearney
Coordinator Graduate Nurses
Centre for Nursing Health & Education
Ballarat Health Services
PO Box 577
BALLARAT VIC 3353
An information session for this program will be held on Tuesday 18th June 2013 at 6pm in the Education Resource Centre at Ballarat Health Services. If you would like to attend this information session, please RSVP to juliel@bhs.org.au by 14th June 2013.
Applications close on Thursday 25th July 2013 at 5pm.
For further information, please contact:
Marilyn Kearney - Coordinator Graduate Nurses on 03 5320 4823 or marilynk@bhs.org.au or
Julie Lodge - Clinical Nurse Educator Midwifery on 03 5320 4915 or juliel@bhs.org.au
Occupational Therapist
Grade 2
Community Programs
Permanent - Full Time (80 hrs per fortnight with ADO)
The Occupational Therapy Department is looking for a committed and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Domiciliary Service at the Queen Elizabeth Centre. This full time position is HACC funded and is available from July 2013.
The position requires experience working in a community setting and it is essential to have proven skills in home modifications, equipment prescription (including hoists and wheelchairs), carer education and funding applications e.g. State Wide Equipment Program.
The successful applicant will work in a multi-disciplinary team environment and may be required to supervise junior occupational therapists on rotation and students on clinical placements.
For further information about our position please contact
Orthopaedic Care Coordinator
Specialist Clinics
RND1 Grade 4
Permanent - Part Time (64 hrs per fortnight)
An opportunity exists for a dynamic, motivated Registered Nurse Division 1, to work with a multi-disciplinary team to facilitate the appropriate assessment, prioritisation and management of complex orthopaedic clients. The major components of the role are centred around outpatient and surgical waitlist management as well as involvement in process improvement.
The position is permanent part-time. EFT .8 (64 hrs per fortnight).
The successful applicant requires clinical expertise in orthopaedic nursing, excellent communication and time management skills.
Payroll Officer
Payroll Services Department
Fixed Term - Full Time
(80 hrs per fortnight with ADO) until 17 August 2014
Ballarat Health Services is currently seeking the services of a payroll officer to assist in the processing of pays for approximately 3800 staff. This is an exciting opportunity to develop or consolidate your career in the health industry, while enjoying the benefits offered such as salary packaging.
You will be familiar with a computerised payroll or finance system, have well developed analytical expertise and be proficient in the use of all Microsoft applications.
Previous experience in either payroll or finance related field is desired.
Pharmacist
Grade 1 or 2
Fixed Term - Part Time
(36 hrs per fortnight) until 4 October 2013
Applications are invited from registered pharmacists for this fixed term position within the BHS Pharmacy Department.
This role will involve assisting in the provision of pharmacy services including; dispensing (for hospital inpatients and outpatients), and ward based clinical pharmacy. Previous hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
Physiotherapist
Grade 2
Lymphoedema Program
Fixed Term – Part Time (16 hrs per fortnight)
An enthusiastic and experienced Lymphoedema Physiotherapist is sought to work within our multidisciplinary team at Ballarat Health Services. The position involves the provision of clinical Lymphoedema services within the Ballarat Health Services Lymphoedema Program.
The Lymphoedema Program is based on a self-management model of care and includes management of clients with oncology and non-oncology related lymphoedema. The Physiotherapist will be expected to be involved in the diagnosis of lymphoedema, planning of appropriate management strategies, including education, instruction in self massage, exercise prescription, both specific and general, and appropriate compression therapy as required.
You will be well supported by experienced senior Physiotherapy and Medical staff. You will enjoy a friendly place to work, where you have an identity and responsibility. Professional development is supported through regular in-service education, professional support from colleagues and the provision of support to attend continuing education.
Registered Nurse Division 1
Grade 2
Central Allocations Unit
Casual Bank
Ballarat Health Services, Central Allocations Unit is seeking applications from general and specialised Registered Nurses to join our Casual Bank across our Acute, Sub Acute and/or Aged Care sites.
To be successful for interview applicants must hold a current registration under the National Registration & Accreditation Scheme and have a current Police clearance (less than 12 months old).
Being part of a team that values Leadership and Excellence in Healthcare you will work in first class facilities that maximises care, compassion, individual choice and quality outcomes for all clients and patients.
At BHS we offer excellent remuneration, benefits and incentives, including:
• Excellent hourly rates
• Paid orientation
• Salary packaging options
• In-service education & professional development opportunities
• Flexible rostering
• Staff car parking
This is a great opportunity to join the dynamic nursing team at Ballarat Health Services and enjoy flexibility and variety whilst maintaining your specialist skills.
For further details, please contact Stacey Kelly, HR Consultant, Central Allocations Unit on (03) 5320 6577.
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
RND1 / RPN
Adult Acute Unit
Fixed Term - Full Time
(80 hrs per fortnight with ADO) until 15 December 2013
Ballarat Health services - Mental Health services is a dynamic Area Mental Health Service striving to provide the highest standards of treatment for the community while maintaining a commitment to a continuously improving clinical environment.
Applications are invited for Division 1 nurses to work within the Adult Acute Unit in a full time (40 hrs per week) replacement position until December 2013.
Successful applicants will be provided with the opportunity to develop discipline-specific skills in a recovery focused environment where a client-centred, family-focused approach is emphasised.
Qualified applicants with knowledge in individualised evidence based therapeutic interventions would be desirable with the required supervision provided to the successful applicant.
Applicants must also have a working with childrens check and current police check.
Shift Manager
RPN Grade 3
Secure Extended Care Unit
Permanent – Full Time (80 hrs per fortnight with ADO)
Ballarat Health Services - Psychiatric Services is a dynamic area of Mental Health service striving to promote the highest standards of treatment for the community while maintaining a commitment to a continuously improving clinical environment.
Applications are invited from experienced, highly motivated clinicians to work within the Secure Extended Unit on a full time rotating roster. Successful applicants will be provided with the opportunity to develop discipline specific skills in a recovery-focused environment where a client-centred, family-focused approach is emphasised.
Qualifications in Mental Health, a demonstrated ability to lead, a commitment to achieving the highest standards of clinical treatment with the knowledge and ability to demonstrate individualised evidence based therapeutic interventions is required.
Position Preferences Form: