Positions Vacant
As at Thursday, 2 September 2010.
Aboriginal Administration Officer
Outpatients
Temporary Full-time
6 months
Position No. 680846/0342/10
To provide clerical support to the clinicians within the Outpatient Services. To provide optimum service to the parents and patients within the area.
Criteria: Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (NR applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 NSW). Effective written and verbal communication skills. Good computer literacy and able to learn computer systems quickly. Good organisation and attention to detail skills. Ability to work as part of a team in a busy environment. Demonstrated flexible attitude to work and willingness to work in any area across the department. Demonstrated interest in health care office administration services. Proven reliable attendance records. Preferred hospital or medical clerical experience. Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service. Details: Position description is available online. 
Enquiries: Melissa Potts on (02) 9845 2725 or email melissp2@chw.edu.au.
Closes: 12/09/10.
Aboriginal Clinical Support Officer
Full-time
Position No. 680810/0195/10
The Aboriginal Clinical Support Officer (CSO) role will be ward/unit based and support the work activities of nurses, medical staff and allied health staff, with locally determined shift times based on patient and ward/unit service delivery needs. The CSO may provide CSO functions across the health facility or to more than one ward/unit. The CSO will work closely with existing administrative staff such as ward clerks and communication officers at the ward/unit level. The role will complement existing roles, systems and processes in each organisation.
The CSO will provide timely and accurate administrative/transactional services for members of the health care team on designated ward(s)/unit(s) under the direction of a Nursing Unit Manager (NUM). The CSO will work under broad supervision but will be required to take some independent action. Scope exists for exercising initiative in the application of established work practices and procedures.
Criteria: Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (NB applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW). Holds or is willing to undertake a Certificate Ill in Health Administration or equivalent. Excellent communication skills including accurate spelling, good comprehension, confidence in the spoken word and ability to deal confidently and courteously with people at all levels. Demonstrated experience in word processing, spreadsheet and database software. Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines. Capacity to work under broad supervision and to undertake a diverse range of tasks as an effective member of a team in a high pressure, high volume work environment. Details: Position description is available online.
Enquiries: Shalini Singh on (02) 9845 2730 or email shalins1@chw.edu.au.
Closes: 19/09/10.
Administrative Officer
Diploma in Child Health
Temporary Full-time
1 year
Position No. 694391/0272/10
The Diploma in Child Health (DCH) is a postgraduate course that facilitates ongoing paediatric education to health professionals caring for children. This educational medium and support is provided locally (to Sydney), throughout Australia and Internationally.
The Administrative Officer (Enrolments and international) has a broad range of responsibilities including providing support to course participants, logging and processing of course payments and receipts. Ongoing maintenance and support of data systems (both electronic and physical) are key responsibilities. The position provides administration and organisational support to the DCH / IPPC Executive team. This is to facilitate communication with internal and external stakeholders, organise local and international meetings & travel arrangements, provide support for correspondence, and ensure smooth office organisation.
Criteria: Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (NB applicant's race is a genuine occipational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with a wide range of internal and external participants, tutors, academic staff, government bodies and hospital staff. Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, the capacity to work in a high volume, high pressure environment, to maintain attention to detail and prioritise to meet deadlines. Demonstrated competency and extensive experience with computers and computer software packages including Microsoft Office Word components including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook (in producing reports and official documents) and willingness to learn further programs if required. Excellent customer service skills including excellent telephone manner with the ability to assist the hospitals internal and external participants, with an awareness of the multicultural and language diversity of the participants. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively in a team environment, with support to the DCH Office Manager and Executive Principal. Relevant and appropriate experience in an administration environment. Demonstrated experience using initiative and problem solving skills. Willingness and commitment to develop professionally and personally. Knowledge, understanding and commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity and Occupational Health & Safety policies. Commitment to excellence in office administration. Details: Position description is available online.
Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (NB applicant's race is a genuine occipational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
Enquiries: Tanya Butler on (02) 9845 3689 or email tanyab@chw.edu.au.
Closes: 19/09/10.
Administrative Officer
Psychological Medicine
Full-time
Position No. 680566/0335/10
The position of Clinical Support Administrative Officer will be responsible for providing administrative support in the busy Psychological Medicine Department.
Strong people management skills will be an asset as the Clinical Support Administrative Officer duties include interacting with a range of patients and families including behaviourally disturbed children, people with mental illness/disability, and distressed people.
The Clinical Support Administrative officer will carry out his/her duties in accordance with hospital guidelines and policies in confidentiality and privacy.
Criteria: Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent work ethics. Demonstrated organisational skills to manage and prioritise workload. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Excellent transcription typing skills. Proficient with MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritise workload. Ability to understand and adhere to all confidentiality issues. Minimum typing speed of 60 w.p.m.. Flexibility to respond to the changing needs of the department. Details: Position description is available online.
Enquiries: Anne Duffy on (02) 9845 0000 or email anned5@chw.edu.au.
Closes: 12/09/10.
Child Life Therapist (Paediatric Palliative Care)
Bear Cottage
Temporary Part-time (16 h.p.w.)
1 year
Position No. 694411/0336/10
Days of work are Mon, Sun. Shift worker. 0800 - 1630.
Bear Cottage is a Paediatric Hospice situated in Manly providing respite and palliative care to children with life limiting conditions and their families..
The Child Life Therapist will be responsible for conducting a supervised program of recreation and play therapy at Bear Cottage which will create an opportunity for fun, and enhance the quality of life for children and their families. The child life therapist is an integral part of the Bear Cottage team.
Criteria: Degree/Diploma in early childhood. Experience with children 0-18 years. Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to work independantly. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to respond to individuals needs with sensitivity, creativity, spontaneity and flexibility. Demonstrated awareness of children's/young people's developmental needs. Details: Position description is available online.
Enquiries: Narelle Martin on (02) 9976 8301 or email narellem@chw.edu.au.
Closes: 12/09/10.
Clinical Nurse Educator
Turner and CAPAC
Full-time
Position No. 680198/0355/10
• Provide educational support to Medical Day Stay (Turner Ward), CAPAC (Community Acute/Post Acute Care) , and Outpatients within the Ambulatory and Emergency Program
• Promote a culture of development and inquiry which actively encourages and facilitates clinical learning within the individual unit.
• Works in partnership with the NM/NUM/Nurse Educator and wider hospital team to plan and facilitate education programs in regard to relevant specialties and basic nursing competencies.
• Work in partnership with other agencies to enable CAPAC models of care to be transferred to other Area Health Services.
• Work in partnership with patients and families in decision making, provision of care and the maintenance of quality health services.
• Grow in professional awareness. To be aware of professional developments within the organisation and specifically, paediatric nursing.
• Practice within the guidelines of the Australian Nursing Code of Ethics and the NSW Nurses’ Act.
Criteria: New South Wales Nurses Registration List A. Current NSW Class C Drivers Licence. Post registration qualifications in education or approximately 3 or more years of relevant clinical experience in all areas. Demonstrated committment to clinical teaching of others. Experience in small group teaching and presentations to groups. Demonstrates ability to work independently within scope of practice. Formal qualifications in teaching, equivalent work experience or a combination of study and work experience. Proven ability to motivate and support and encourage staff to achieve through effective communication. Demonstrated commitment to evidence based nursing practice and quality improvement of nursing services. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional development. Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and in the use of e-mail and Internet. Details: Position description is available online.
Enquiries: Angela Casey on (02) 9845 1231, via the Hospital switchboard on (02) 9845 0000 and page 6208 or email angelac3@chw.edu.au.
Closes: 12/09/10.
Clinical Support Officer
PICU and GCNC
Full-time
Position No. 680261/0350/10
The Clinical Support Officer (CSO) role will be ward/unit based and support the work activities of nurses, medical staff and allied health staff, with locally determined shift times based on patient and ward/unit service delivery needs. The CSO may provide CSO functions across the health facility or to more than one ward/unit. The CSO will work closely with existing administrative staff such as ward clerks and communication officers at the ward/unit level. The role will complement existing roles, systems and processes in each organisation.
Criteria: Holds or is willing to undertake a Certificate Ill in Health Administration or equivalent. Excellent communication skills including accurate spelling, good comprehension, confidence in the spoken word and ability to deal confidently and courteously with people at all levels. Demonstrated experience in word processing, spreadsheet and database software. Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines. Capacity to work under broad supervision and to undertake a diverse range of tasks as an effective member of a team in a high pressure, high volume work environment. Details: Position description is available online.
Enquiries: Emma Carey on (02) 9845 2746, via the Hospital switchboard on (02) 9845 0000 and page 6553 or email emmap4@chw.edu.au.
Closes: 12/09/10.
Paediatric Dental Fellow
Dental Services
Temporary Part-time
12 months from Mid September 2010
Position No. 694388/0329/10
Days of work are Tue, Wed, Fri.
The position of paediatric Dental Fellow will provide quality oral health care to both in-patients and out-patients, attend clinics and departmental meetings and inservice training as determined by the Head of the Dental services Department.
With supervisory responsibility for the postgraduate dental students who come through the department and also the departments Dental Assistants, the Paediatric Dental Fellow will also be responsible for co-ordinating approximately 6 clinics per week as well as the theatre and emergency lists.
Hours of employment are from 0800 to 1700 with 1 hour unpaid meals break.
Criteria: Registered as a Dentist. Post graduate qualifications in Paediatric dentistry. Completion of minimum 3 years specialty training (either Masters or equivalent accredited registrar based training). Eligible for registration with the NSW Dental Board. Completion or near completion of Final exams for Fellowship of RACDS (or equivalent ). Significant hospital based experience in paediatric dentistry (minimum of 50% over 3 years). Demonstrated research or teaching skills in paediatric dentistry. Management / supervisory skills in paediatric dentistry. Details: Position description is available online.
Enquiries: Richard Widmer on (02) 9845 2582, via the Hospital switchboard on (02) 9845 0000 and page 6896 or email richardw@chw.edu.au.
Closes: 12/09/10.
Pharmacy Intern
Pharmacy
Temporary Full-time
12 months
Position No. 680440/0286/10
The Intern Pharmacist is directly responsible to the Senior Clinical Pharmacist and Deputy Director of Pharmacy. The Intern Pharmacist will undergo training and gain experience in all areas of the Pharmacy Department including clinical pharmacy, dispensing, patient counselling, drug information and non aseptic manufacturing
Criteria: Pharmacy degree. Eligible AND enrolled in a post graduate training program to qualify as a Pharmacist in NSW after completion of mandatory training and supervised hours. Professional commitment to providing excellence in pharmacy services. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrable clinical competence. Ability to work in a team. Ability to allocate priorities and use initiative. Experience working in the healthcare system. Details: Position description is available online.
Enquiries: Demiana Yaacoub on (02) 9845 2696, via the Hospital switchboard on (02) 9845 0000 and page 6132 or email demianay@chw.edu.au.
Closes: 12/09/10.
Public Relations Officer
Public Realtions
Temporary Full-time
Position No. 694222/0284/10
The Public Relations Officer is responsible for media liaison and dealing with publicity issues and crisis management for the Hospital. This is one of the primary positions for Department of Health and ministerial liaison and positive media generation. This involves:
-Direct media relations ensuring utmost integrity in dealing with patients and their families.
-Deal directly with health Public Affairs at the Department of Health and the Minister’s Office in matters of policy, critical incidents, promotion and contentious issues.
-Handling print, radio and television inquiries by responding in a timely manner to requests for information, interviews with Hospital staff, patients and families; assisting with story development; film crew supervision; generating media stories for within the Hospital
-Responding to issues raised by the NSW Department of Health as appropriate
-Assists with planning for major events
-Health Promotion
Criteria: High level writing and editing skills. High level verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise with staff and community at all levels. Proven interpersonal skills. Ability to rapidly understand complex issues. Ability to work effectively with journalists and a sound understanding of the Australian Media. High level organisational and time management skills and demonstrated ability to be self directed and innovative. Ability to set priorities and achieve agreed objectives. Relevant qualifications. Details: Position description is available online.
Enquiries: Leonie Leonard on (02) 9845 3583, via the Hospital switchboard on (02) 9845 0000 and page 6041 or email leoniel@chw.edu.au.
Closes: 12/09/10.
Public Relations Officer (Aboriginal Person)
Public Relations
Temporary Part-time (24 h.p.w.)
1 year
Position No. /0236/10
The Public Relations Officer is one of four media officers in the Public Relations Department responsible for media liaison and dealing with publicity issues and crisis management for the Hospital. This is one of the primary positions for Department of Health and ministerial liaison and positive media generation. This involves:
• Direct media relations ensuring utmost integrity in dealing with patients and their families.
• Deal directly with health Public Affairs at the Department of Health and the Minister’s Office in matters of policy, critical incidents, promotion and contentious issues.
• Handling print, radio and television inquiries by responding in a timely manner to requests for information, interviews with Hospital staff, patients and families; assisting with story development; film crew supervision; generating media stories for within the Hospital; and
• Responding to issues raised by the NSW Department of Health as appropriate
Health Promotion
• The Public Relations Officer writes weekly Health Columns for the Chief Executive, investigates other avenues for health promotion and assists with launches/awareness strategies for health issues.
In addition to the above duties, the Public Relations Officer also:
• Assists with planning for major events
• Assists in the department’s planning process to ensure the ongoing success of the Hospital and the Division
• Integrate the principle of continuous improvement into services and activities
• Participate in quality improvement and Equip accreditation activities
Criteria: 'Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (NB applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW). High level verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise with staff and community at all levels. Proven interpersonal skills. Ability to rapidly understand complex issues. Ability to work effectively with journalists and a sound understanding of the Australian Media. High level organisational and time management skills and demonstrated ability to be self directed and innovative. Ability to set priorities and achieve agreed objectives. Relevant qualifications. High level writing and editing skills. Details: Position description is available online.
Enquiries: Leonie Leonard on (02) 9845 3583 or email leoniel@chw.edu.au.
Closes: 12/09/10.
Registered Nurse (Instrument/ Circulating)
Operating Suite
Temporary Full-time
1 Year
Position No. 680281/0288/10
Rotating roster.
Instrument/ Circulating Registered Nurse within the Perioperative department.Will be required to scrub and scout for a variety of specialities including Orthopaedics, Neuro, Cardiac, General Surgery, Ent, Urology, Plastics, Opthalmology and Cadiac cath.
Criteria: Registered Nurse (A List) with current Licence to practice from NSW Nurses Registration Board. Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates commitment to evidence based nursing practice and continuous quality improvement of nursing services. Demonstrates commitment to working in partnership with patients and families to ensure consumer participation in decision making about patient care and the delivery of care. Demonstrates commitment to maintaining own professional development through regular attendance at external and internal education programs. Works within legal and ethical practice guidelines. Perioperative Nursing Certificate or equivalent. Recent scrub/scout experience. Details: Position description is available online.
Enquiries: Mylee Hale (Smith) on (02) 9845 2382, via the Hospital switchboard on (02) 9845 0000 and page 6371 or email mylees@chw.edu.au.
Closes: 12/09/10.
Registered Nurse
All Areas
Full-time
Position No. 680810/0324/10
Shift worker. Rotating roster. Fulltime and Part-time positions available.
Provide a standard of excellence according to the individual’s level of experience and education for all patients and families by implementing and maintaining high quality nursing care within a safe environment.
Work in partnership with patients and families in decision making, provision of care and the maintenance of quality health services.
Grow in professional awareness. To be aware of professional developments within the organisation and specifically, paediatric nursing.
Practice within the guidelines of the Australian Nursing Code of Ethics and the NSW Nurses’ Act.
Criteria: Registered Nurse (A List) with current Licence to practice from NSW Nurses Registration Board. At least 12 months of experience as a registered nurse. Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates commitment to evidence based nursing practice and continuous quality improvement of nursing events. Demonstrates commitment to working in partnership with patients and families to ensure consumer participation in decision making about patient care and the delivery of care. Demonstrates commitment to maintaining own professional development through regular attendance at external and internal education programs. Works within legal and ethical practice guidelines. Computer literate. “Working with Children” check clearance. Details: Position description is available online.
Enquiries: Staff Services on (02) 9845 3552 or email staffser@chw.edu.au.
Closes: 31/12/10.
Registered Nurse (Community)
CAPAC
Part-time (32 h.p.w.)
Position No. 680198/0345/10
Rotating roster. Rotating roster day and evening shifts.730am to 1600 and 1300 to 2130. 7 days a week.
The RN will be responsible for coordination and delivery of nursing care to the child in the community environment.The nursing care may include IVAB, S/C or IM administration of drugs, dressings, accessing central venous lines, collecting blood samples, patient assessment, and education.
Criteria: Registered Nurse (A List)with 5 years minimum post registration full time equivalent experience in general paediatrics. Current NSW Class C Drivers licence. 3. 5 years or more experience in nursing, demonstrating up to date knowledge in Cystic Fibrosis or Major Skin Disorders. Ability to work independently. Effective communication skills. Demonstrate a commitment to Evidence-based Practice and Quality Improvement. Demonstrates accountability and autonomy for own professional and personal development. Demonstrates leadership abilities. Experience in paediatric community nursing. Details: Position description is available online.
This is an exciting opportunity for Registered Nurses who want a change of working environment. We are community service here at the hospital, and are expanding our service to treat children at home who would other wise be nursed in hospital. The children we are treating have a range of condition but include medical, surgical and specialities such as CF, Dermatology, Neurology, Cardiac. We are open 7 days a week and our opening hours are extending to 7:30 am to 9.30pm.
Enquiries: Claire Blackburn on (02) 9845 3856, via the Hospital switchboard on (02) 9845 0000 and page 7115 or email claireb2@chw.edu.au.
Closes: 12/09/10.
Social Worker
Psychological Medicine
Temporary Full-time
12 months (maternity leave position)
Position No. 680562/0237/10
This position is for a Specialist Social Worker who will be attached to one of the four clinical teams within the Department of Psychological Medicine. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing specialist social work and family therapy services to children, adolescents and their families who are inpatients or outpatients at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead. This includes psycho-social assessments, various psychosocial interventions, specialist family therapy interventions, treatment planning and discharge planning. The position incorporates consultation-liaison services to paediatric inpatients and to other members of the multi-disciplinary team as directed by medical team leader. It also involves consultation and the provision of clinical supervision and education in relation to family therapy and general paediatric mental health issues via videoconferencing to the Child & Adolescent Psychological Telemedicine Outreach Service (CAPTOS).
Criteria: Eligibility for membership of AASW. At least 3 years postgraduate experience in social work. Demonstrated ability to provide child, adolescent and family assessments and interventions. Extensive experience in the provision of acute and ongoing clinical services to children, young people and their families with mental health problems. Experience and knowledge of various psychological and family based interventions. Demonstrated ability to provide child and adolescent mental health supervision. Ability to contribute to education activities within the department of Psychological Medicine. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Details: Position description is available online.
Enquiries: Andrea Worth on (02) 9845 2005 or email andreaw@chw.edu.au.
Closes: 12/09/10.
Temporary Full Time Relief Clerk
Patient Administration Department
Temporary Full-time
12 months
Position No. 680850/0347/10
Varying Shifts - including night duty, majority of shifts 7.30 - 1600.
This role is responsible to provide clerical relief for all areas of Patient Administration this includes all Wards, Emergency Department and Patient Enquiries. Majority of you hours will be Monday – Friday occasionally you will be required to work public holiday’s, weekends and night duty. You are required to work as a team member and offer a Customer focused service to patients, parents and staff. As part of your tasks you will be responsible for recording the registration, admissions and discharges of patients, including discussing the financial classification for each admission. You will need to have an understanding of Health Funds and the ability to discuss the different options available to parents. Patient data is entered using a Patient Management System (Cerner) and Health-e-Care, an emergency department information system. You will be expected to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Criteria: Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency Status. Ability to cover all shift hours and public holidays. Excellent Computer Experience/ Word Processing 35-40wpm. Excellent customer service skills / People skills / show initiative. Demonstrated success in working with multidisciplinary teams. Beneficial if experienced in Admitting and use of Patient Administration system. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail. Use of Medical Terminology in current role an advantage. Details: Position description is available online.
Enquiries: Neville Phillips on (02) 9845 3673 or email cherylw@chw.edu.au.
Closes: 12/09/10.
Undergraduate Nurse
Casual Pool
Casual
Position No. 680270/0349/10
Criteria: Currently enrolled in third year of undergraduate nursing course. Have worked in a paediatric placement in first or second year of nursing university degree. Desire to work with children and families. Commitment to team work. Excellent communication skills. Previous experience or exposure to caring for children and families. Details: Position description is available online.
CHW is recruiting for its undergraduate casual nursing pool for 2011. This is great opportunity for nursing studetns are are entering their 3rd year of study to gain valuable experience as well as the opportunity to work at CHW. All applications will need to be submitted with a resume, application form, applicant information form as well as a document outlining how you believe you meet the essential criteria. These can be found at the hospital's website. http://www.chw.edu.au/about/jobs/nursing/undergraduate/
Enquiries: Luke Moriarty on (02) 9845 2466 or email lukem@chw.edu.au.
Closes: 26/09/10.
Successful applicants will be subject to a 'criminal record and working with children' check.
Applications together with curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two (2) referees should be sent to:
Staff Services Manager,
Level 4,
The Children's Hospital at Westmead,
Locked Bag 4001, Westmead NSW 2145.
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