Registered Nurse Division 2
Geoffrey Cutter Centre
Fixed Term - Part Time
Geoffrey Cutter Centre has a fixed term, part time (64 hrs per fortnight) position until 4 April 2010.
We are seeking a dynamic, resourceful Division 2 nurse to work within the team at Geoffrey Cutter. A belief in providing quality nursing care for the elderly is essential.
The successful applicant will be required to work a variety of shifts.
A knowledge of residential aged care and the Aged Care Standards would be and advantage. A willingness to undertake further education and training would be preferable. Medication endorsement would be an advantage.
A casual position is currently available within Ballarat Health Services Catering Department for a Potwash/Truck Driver.
This position includes the cleaning and sanitation of pots and trays within a large commercial kitchen, packing of crates of meals into trucks and delivery of meals within the Ballarat and Melbourne areas.
Food and Domestic Services Assistant
Environmental Services
Casual Position
As a Food and Domestic Services Assistant you will be an important member of the Environmental Services team. Your duties will include assisting with food service preparation, cleaning and other duties as required.
The successful applicant will be keen to provide a high standard of work performance and have good communication skills. The ability to work well with others in the team is important, as is the ability to work well without supervision when needed. The ability to prioritise work in accordance with established routines, guidelines and procedures is essential.
Mental Health Clinician (CAMHS)
Permanent - Part Time (48 hrs per fortnight)
RPN3, P2, OT2, SW2, Speech Pathologist 2
CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services), as part of Ballarat Health Services, has a number of positions available across the Grampians Region- based in Horsham and/or Ararat.
These positions would appeal to a psychologist, psychiatric nurse, occupational therapist, social worker or speech pathologist interested in working in more rural areas.
As part of a dynamic and multidisciplinary team, you will be supported in your assessment and treatment duties through mentoring, case conferencing and ongoing professional development.
This is an ideal opportunity for a young professional to be part of innovative work practices in an environment of reform and redesign within an extended community network.
To discuss the advantages of salary packaging options or the enhanced opportunities of working with a system reform, please contact the CAMHS Manager to discuss.
Ballarat Health Services Engineering Department seeks a qualified plumber to provide preventative and corrective maintenance to a wide range of equipment including boilers, roofing, heating and cooling systems, domestic plumbing and drainage, U/V and heat sterilisation equipment.
Successful applications will demonstrate:
Current plumbing trade qualification.
Plumbing maintenance experience in an industrial or healthcare environment.
Well developed written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work unsupervised and flexibility to adjust to changing priorities.
Current Victorian driving licence.
A serious commitment to health and safety.
Experience of backflow prevention and thermostatic mixing valves is highly regarded.
An electrical disconnection/reconnection licence is highly regarded.
Advantages of working for Ballarat Health Services include:
Salary packaging;
Flexible working arrangements;
Professional development;
Discounted corporate gym memberships;
Social club; and
On-site parking.
Ballarat City Council provides a unique attraction and incentive package for new residents. MyChoice for Living contains a range of business and retail offers valued at over $20,000.
Our region provides an affordable and cosmopolitan regional lifestyle, with all the benefits of city living. You will enjoy our affordable housing in a variety of styles, quality secondary schools, two universities and wide range of social and recreational pursuits.
Ballarat Health Services Psychiatric Service (Ballarat Health Services PS) is pleased to offer an exceptional opportunity in the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). CAMHS seeks application from self-motivated and enthusiastic clinicians seeking to consolidate their career in child and adolescent mental health. This is an opportunity to receive training and development specific to developmental psychiatry while gaining experience within an extended community network.
Benefits of working at Ballarat Health services:
Broad salary packaging options.
Attractive regional lifestyle.
Child and adolescent mental health career opportunity.
Commitment and support to staff development opportunities
Opportunity to work in an exciting environment of reform and
redesign.
CAMHS is committed to client-centred assessment and treatment, early identification and intervention services that are family inclusive and evidence-based. You will be interested in, or have experience in, the delivery of contemporary mental health practices and seek an environment that encourages continuous learning within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
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CAMHS and Schools Together (CAST) PROGRAM CLINICIAN
P2, SW2, OT2, RPN 3. Speech Pathologist 2
Fixed Term - Part Time
(6 days per fortnight until 29 March 2011)
This position will be located within schools, working within the region-wide CAST Program. The Program Clinician will collaborate with various school Education Departments, - Government, Catholic and Independent to enhance and develop services which ensure the consistent early detection, treatment and prevention of disruptive behaviour disorders in early primary school aged children. A range of services will be delivered to the children and families involved in the Program. This includes clinical screening to detect conduct disturbance; comprehensive child assessments; individual educational assessments; the development of individual classroom strategies; parent management skills training and child social skills groups. This role liaises and works closely with educational and Student Support Services staff, and will be expected to provide practical support, education and direction to classroom teachers involved in the Program. Consultation, community education and community development are also provided.
Current Victorian allied health or nursing professional registration is essential, as are highly developed interpersonal and case management skills. You will demonstrate knowledge of current issues within the modern child & adolescent mental health service delivery system. Salary and conditions are consistent with the appropriate Award, with grade/level in accordance with qualifications and experience.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory clearance of a current police record check and provision of a valid Working with Children Check.
This is an opportunity to work with fellow Neuropsychologists and other specialists, including Clinical Psychologists and Health Psychologists, as part of a highly skilled and innovative regional Clinical Health Psychology service.
This role provides neuropsychological services with a primary focus on the use of neuropsychological knowledge, theory and practice to inform and deliver integrated interventions and contribute to applied clinical research.
The opportunity exists, as part of the team, to consolidate clinical skills in a wide range of areas and to develop expertise in specific areas of interest.
Programs requiring neuropsychological specialist skills within Ballarat Health Services include: Acute, Rehabilitation and Complex Care in-patient medical units; Acquired Brain Injury Clinic; Cognitive Dementia and Memory Service (CDAMS); Arbias; Grampians Assessment & Intervention Neurospychological Service for Children and Adolescents (GAINS for KIDs). Neuropsychologists at BHS also provide community-based neuropsychological rehabilitation and intervention services.
In addition to the variety of client and program work, there is a strong emphasis on high level individual and group supervision offered within a supportive and flexible work environment. There are extensive opportunities for both autonomous and collaborative clinical practice and career progression through continuing education and professional development.
Neuropsychologists within BHS work extensively and collaboratively with a range of health care professionals including medical specialties, nursing, and allied health, as well as community-based services and professionals.
Advantages of working for Ballarat Health Services include:
Salary packaging;
Flexible working arrangements;
Professional development;
Discounted corporate gym memberships;
Social club; and
On-site parking.
Ballarat City Council provides a unique attraction and incentive package for new residents. MyChoice for Living contains a range of business and retail offers valued at over $20,000.
Our region provides an affordable and cosmopolitan regional lifestyle, with all the benefits of city living. You will enjoy our affordable housing in a variety of styles, quality secondary schools, two universities and wide range of social and recreational pursuits.
Regional Midwife Program
Women's & Children's Services
Casual
The BHS midwifery unit is the major midwifery referral centre for Grampians Region and consists of 16 antenatal/postnatal beds, 5 birthing suits and an 8 cot Level 2 special care nursery. This is supported by our ambulatory services including antenatal clinics, childbirth education and domiciliary care.
The Regional Midwife Program offers short term placements for midwives from the Grampians region. Applicants can select from two models the paid model and the unpaid model.
PAID MODEL: Applicants are offered a short-term casual contract for 10 shifts and can elect to work two days a week for five weeks or one day a week for ten weeks. They can work in antenatal clinic, labour ward, postnatal ward or special care nursery. This program is offered throughout the year, however there are limited places which are allocated on a first-in first-served basis.
UNPAID MODEL: Applicants work alongside a BHS midwife in a supernumerary capacity for an elected number of shifts. They can work in antenatal clinic, labour ward, postnatal ward, special care nursery, domiciliary, breastfeeding or childbirth education.
Applicants are expected to come with their own learning objectives which we will support them to meet.
Registered Midwife
Permanent - Part time (64hrs per fortnight)
Are you a registered Midwife?
As the largest Regional Hospital within the Grampians Region, Ballarat Health Services is offering unique and valuable opportunities for experienced Midwives to join our dynamic team of professionals.
We currently have an opportunity to work in our Antenatal, Labour Ward, Postnatal Ward and Special Care Nursery.
If you are passionate about delivering excellent patient care and looking to maintain your specialist Midwifery skills why wait?
At BHS we offer excellent remuneration, benefits and incentives:
* Excellent base salary
* Salary sacrifice options
* Paid professional development opportunities
* Generous annual leave allowance
* Flexible rostering
Essential Criteria:
* Eligibility for registration with Victorian Nurses Board
* Sound clinical skills and knowledge
* At least 1 year post graduate experience
Interested applicants can logon to www.bhs.org.au to apply.
Ballarat Health Services are inviting applications from experienced and professional nurses who are seeking to be part of our Casual Nurse Bank across our Acute, Sub-Acute and Residential facilities.
With shifts available for experienced staff we would like to hear from:
As a valued member of staff you will be working for an organisation at the forefront of clinical excellence that is always developing new methods, practices and techniques for better patient outcomes.
To join our Nurse Bank you will have strong experience in your area of specialisation (e.g. Delivery Suite, SCN, NICU, PICU, ICU general medical / surgical ward areas, Oncology, Operating Suites, Recovery, Emergency etc), or you may have a broad range of skills in a variety of specialisations.
You will possess a flexible approach to your work and be passionate about providing exceptional patient care.
Applicants must hold a current registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria and current police check (less than 12 months old).
Casual Bank allows you to enjoy flexibility and variety. We provide paid orientation and competency days on commencement, salary packaging, peer support, staff clinic, social club activities, in-service education and professional development, a well equipped library, and access to car parking to all staff.
This is a great opportunity to join the dynamic nursing team at Ballarat Health Services and to work in your preferred area.
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
RND1 Grade 3
2 South
Fixed Term - Part Time
56 hrs per fortnight until 3 April 2011
We require a Paediatric Nurse to join our friendly team on the Paediatric and Adolescent Unit as Associate Nurse Unit Manager for a maternity leave replacement position.
The Unit operates up to 19 beds catering for children with a wide variety of conditions. We offer comprehensive orientation, support, ongoing education and professional development.
This position will focus on utilising expert skills and knowledge to support the goals of the organisation and provide guidance and direction within the health care team.
It would be expected that you participate in the education, research, portfolio work and mentoring of other staff.
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
RND1 Grade 3
PS Hobson Nursing Home
Permanent - Part Time (56 hrs per fortnight)
PS Hobson Nursing Home currently has an Associate Nurse Unit Manager position at our 60 bed High Care Residential Facility.
PS Hobson is committed to providing high quality care and we are looking for a suitably motivated person to join our team. Previous experience in Aged Care, knowledge of aged care standards and ACFI is preferred as well as the ability to lead the nursing team.
We offer an excellent working environment, team support, professional development and salary packaging.
Wound Management Project Manager
RND1 Grade 5
Nursing Administration
Fixed Term - Full Time (12 month contract)
This newly created position is ideal for an enthusiastic Division 1 Registered Nurse with expertise and a passion for wound management.
This is a leadership role within the health service with the purpose of implementing wound management quality improvement initiatives and projects across Ballarat Health Services.
The successful applicant will demonstrate well developed quality improvement skills, data management expertise and an understanding of risk management processes. The role requires excellent problem solving and decision making skills, as well as excellent communication skills.
Applicants should address the Key Selection Criteria within the Position Statement.
Senior Mental Health Clinician Community (Horsham)
RPN4, P3, OT3, SW3
Permanent - Full Time/Part Time
Strong professional development focus.
Multidisciplinary teams
Exposure to a wide range of mental health disorders and evidence-based treatments in a client-focused, family inclusive, environment.
BHSPS (Horsham) is a dynamic Area Mental Health Service striving to provide the highest standards of treatment for Horsham and local surrounding communities, while maintaining a commitment to a continuously improving clinical environment.
Clinicians who undertake a career at BHS-PS will find the role is both challenging and rewarding, with exposure to a wide range of mental health disorders and treatments. Our clinicians develop comprehensive knowledge and expert skill in the provision of contemporary mental health treatment for clients and families, leading to many opportunities for career progression and advancement.
Applications are sought for Senior Mental Health Clinician positions. Applicants, including those eligible for registration as probationary psychologists, interested in developing specialist clinical skills in the area of mental health treatments, as well as those clinicians experienced in the delivery of contemporary mental health practices are encouraged to apply. This is a superb opportunity for you to develop your mental health career in a progressive service located in a regional city offering all the attractions of a regional lifestyle.
If you want to work in a multidisciplinary team (which includes three (3) Consultant Psychiatrists) and provide evidence-based treatment to consumers and their families whilst working collaboratively with all services within Ballarat Health Services and the clients community, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Senior Mental Health Clinician: Clinical Practice Development Project (Wimmera)
RPN4, SW3, OT3, P3
Fixed Term - Full Time (Two Years)
Ballarat Health Services - Psychiatric Service is a leading provider of psychiatric services. We seek to appoint a skilled, senior mental health clinician to undertake a dynamic project that has the potential to significantly contribute to the development of community-based psychiatric care.
In this role you will join a contemporary mental health service driven by evidence-based, client-focused and family-inclusive treatment interventions. You will enjoy a culture that creates opportunities to assist people to grow and develop.
Reporting to the Manager of Horsham Psychiatric Service, you will be responsible for designing, developing, delivering and evaluating clinical capacity building activities for general health care providers in the Wimmera region of Victoria. This project provides an opportunity for an experienced mental health clinician to undertake a time limited and research orientated project in a rural environment.
Advantages of working for Ballarat Health Services include:
Salary packaging;
Flexible working arrangements;
Professional development;
Discounted corporate gym memberships;
Social club; and
On-site parking.
Horsham (pop: 13,500) is a lively city located on the banks of the Wimmera river, 300 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and 450 kilometres south east of Adelaide.
Horsham is an ideal base for visiting the surrounding natural attractions, being centrally located to Mt Arapiles-Tooan State Park, Little Desert National Park and the Northern Grampians. Be inspired by the rock climbers, as they test their skills on the world famous Mt Arapiles and capture the sunsets that can be seen on the vast flat plains of the Wimmera and the Northern Grampians.
Horsham boasts one of the finest greens golf courses outside metropolitan Melbourne and is featured in the top public courses in Australia.
Technical Services Officer
Grampians Rural Health Alliance
Fixed-Term - Full-Time (3 year contract)
We seek an experienced Technical Services Officer to join the team at the Grampians Rural Health Alliance.
The Grampians Rural Health Alliance (GRHA) is a Joint Venture within the Grampians region of Western Victoria and one of five alliances of Victorian rural health agencies responsible for delivery of core Information and Communications Technology (ICT) services, the Victorian Department of Human Services HealthSMART strategy and Health Information and Communications Technology (ICT) strategic planning and development. Please refer to www.grampianshealth.org.au for more about GRHA membership and activities.
We seek a highly motivated person to provide the Technical Operations Manager and Grampians Rural Health Alliance members with technical support and overall technical coordination and management of the GRHA network, in liaison with contracted network management and monitoring and telecommunications carriage organisations.
The Technical Services Officer will assist the Technical Operations Manager and members and customers of the Alliance to support day-to-day activities of network support, trouble-shooting of advanced technical issues, server hardware and software support and shared application maintenance; providing an initial contact point for ICT officers throughout the region and assisting the Technical Operations Manager in development of Technical Architectures and overall Technology support.
You will have a strong background in Systems Management, particularly across integrated Data, Voice and Video Networks.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
* Knowledge and experience with Voice, Video and Data Wide Area Networks serving multiple sites with multiple campuses
* An experienced, energetic and enlightened approach to customer service and service continuity
* Problem solving expertise
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* A background in integrated health care network management is advantageous
This is a three year contract with potential for extension. Applications must address the Key Responsibility Areas and Key Selection Criteria.
Program Outline: