Animal Technician- BioResources Centre
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Casual Position
We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated individual to be part of a team working at St. Vincent’s BioResources Centre. The applicant requires having an excellent attention to detail and record keeping.
The position is suited to individual with skills in animal care and husbandry and sound knowledge of breeding and maintenance of transgenic and knockout mouse lines. The successful applicant will have some qualifications in Animal Technology.
Please forward any inquiries to Jurgen Krause Tel: 9288 2654
Applicants are expected to a resume with names and contact details of two professional referees.
Exciting Management Opportunity!
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Sterile Processing Centre
** 0.5 EFT available as permanent part time with potential additional 0.5 EFT -maternity leave cover -available from October 2010
* No nightduty
* No weekends/ public holidays
Do you have a genuine interest in Management? This role provides an outstanding platform to launch your management career with diverse experience to be gained in:
*budget and resource management
*capital works projects
*quality improvements and development of service innovations
*computerised rostering system
*computerised tracking of instruments
*surgical instrument procurement
*knowledge development and clinical expertise related to AS/NZS: 4187/2003
The Sterile Processing Centre is a busy department that provides sterilization services to 12 operating suites,hospital departments and St Georges and 3 prisons.
You will be :
-a senior nurse looking for a new challenge
-have great leadership and motivations skills
-be an effective change and performance manager
-will enjoy being part of a multdiciplinary team
-have the ability to trouble shoot and problem solve issues
-have a great sense of humour
Join us. Your reward is a career structure with opportunities for training and development in a values based organisation. Benefits include salary packaging, on-site gymnasium, childcare and parking.
Several exciting opportunities have arisen for experienced perioperative nurses to help lead a dynamic group of nurses in the daily operations at St Vincent’s Public Hospital. As an ANUM, you will be responsible for managing two busy operating rooms, specialising in either cardiology or urology and various other specialties, including emergency surgery. This exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and dynamic person with a view to extra hours being available should the right candidate be successful.
Selection criteria includes:
Senior RN, or CNS status
Post Graduate diploma in perioperative nursing
Highly developed communication & interpersonal skills
Proven ability to manage & develop interdisciplinary teams
Advanced problem solving & clinical assessment skills
Join us. Your reward is a career structure with opportunities for training and development in a values-based organisation. Your benefits include salary packaging, onsite gym, childcare and parking.
Enquiries: Rebecca Donald, Perioperative NUM on (03) 9288 4527 or Rebecca.Donald@svhm.org.au
A very rare opportunity awaits at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne. We are currently seeking an appropriately qualified Pharmacist to lead and manage the Hospital Pharmacy network across all of St Vincent’s sites in Melbourne including aged care and correctional facilities.
Reporting to the Director of Business Development and Infrastructure, the Chief Pharmacist provides leadership ensuring high quality pharmacy services are delivered across the health service at St Vincent’s Hospital Fitzroy, St George’s Health Service Kew, Caritas Christi Kew and three correctional health services. The direction of pharmacy services is focused on best practice service development, quality, education and research. Integral in these goals are customer service, staff recruitment, professional development for staff, internal research for maintenance of quality practice, collaboration with similar health services, budget management and drug use monitoring.
The successful applicant will have extensive hospital pharmacy experience at a professional and management/administrative level; Highly developed communication, consultation and negotiation skills; be innovative, flexible and adaptive; and possess leadership skills to effectively manage human, financial and physical resources.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter addressing all of the selection criteria outlined in the position description by Wednesday 08 September 2010. Please be aware that late applications will not be accepted.
St. Vincent’s is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service which employs over 5,000 staff across 17 sites throughout Melbourne. St. Vincent’s provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care.
The Metropolitan Remand Centre is a 650 capacity remand, maximum security male prison situated west of Melbourne. Currently we are seeking a Drug and Alcohol Nurse to join our team.
You are a Registered Nurse with a drug and alcohol qualifications and experience , highly developed clinical and assessment skills and the ambition to further your professional career in a Correctional Health setting . You will be a role model and mentor to staff and encourage professional development. You will demonstrate a high level of skill in clinical decision making and act as a resource person along with providing clinical direction to nursing staff. You will be committed to continuous quality improvement and best practice.
Join us. Your reward is a career structure with opportunities for training and development in a values-based organisation. Your benefits include salary packaging, petrol and health care allowance, parking and annual bonus.
Please note: Offers of employment will only be made to applicants who provide a satisfactory police check.
St. Vincent’s is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service which employs over 5,000 staff across 17 sites throughout Melbourne. St. Vincent’s provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care.
You are a Registered Nurse with a drug and alcohol qualifications and experience , highly developed clinical and assessment skills and the ambition to further your professional career in a Correctional Health setting . You will be a role model and mentor to staff and encourage professional development. You will demonstrate a high level of skill in clinical decision making and act as a resource person along with providing clinical direction to nursing staff. You will be committed to continuous quality improvement and best practice. This position is base dat the Marngoneet Correctional Centre.
Join us. Your reward is a career structure with opportunities for training and development in a values-based organisation. Your benefits include salary packaging, petrol and health care allowance, parking and annual bonus.
Please note: Offers of employment will only be made to applicants who provide a satisfactory police check.
A rare opportunity has arisen for either an experienced or a trainee Perfusionist, to join our dynamic and supportive Operating Theatre Suite, Perfusion Department. The operating suite is offering the opportunity in a role to work as part of a small team, responsible for perfusion and associated services to cardiac surgery and other disciplines as required.
The successful candidate will require:
- Highly effective communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and be a team player
- Ability to deliver customer service with attention to detail
- Demonstrate confidentiality with patient and hospital information
- Ability to prioritise tasks
- Maintain and enact St. Vincent’s Hospital Mission and Values
Qualifications required for Clinical Perfusionist are a Diploma of Perfusion from the Australasian Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion/Australian and New Zealand College of Perfusion and currently accredited with at least 2 years of Clinical Perfusion and associated Perfusion activities. Experience in the use of different Heart Lung Machines, varied Primes and/or a knowledge of Paediatric Perfusion preferred but not essential.
Qualifications required for Trainee Perfusionist are a Bachelor of Science or Applied Science, enrolment in the Diploma of Perfusion course or able to demonstrate that the necessary qualifications have been achieved so that the ANZCP is willing to accept entry into the Diploma of Perfusion Course when it resumes.
Join us. Your reward is a career structure with opportunities for training and development in a values based organisation. Benefits include salary packaging, on-site gymnasium, childcare and parking.
For further information please contact Bruce Treagus, Chief Perfusionist on 03 9288 4556.
All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate conducted by The Victoria Police.
• Permanent part time
• Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
St Vincent’s Health Information Services currently has a vacancy for an enthusiastic and hard working clerical staff member to join our busy team. A bright, confident attitude is essential. As the successful applicant you will have the opportunity to gain experience with reception duties, filing of medical records and pathology/correspondence, attending to general information enquiries, retrieval of medical records for patient care and outpatient clinics and delivering a high standard of customer service.
This role requires the ability to work autonomously as well as being an active team player. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a dynamic, creative team.
St Vincent’s Health aims to provide a relevant, innovative and dynamic health service for all. By joining our organisation, you will be rewarded with opportunities for training and development. Other benefits include salary packaging, onsite and discounted gym facilities, childcare and parking.
Essential Criteria:
• Formal education - Year 10 pass
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Basic PC skills
Desirable Criteria:
• Health Information/Medical Record Department experience
• Knowledge of a computerised patient administration system
• Ability to work autonomously
• Problem solving skills
• Good organisational skills
• Initiative and self-direction
• Medical Terminology
The roster pattern is: Week 1 - Monday &Tuesday Week 2 - Monday, Tuesday & Friday.
Enquiries may be directed to Robert Bak, Clerical Supervisor, Health Information Services on (03) 9288 2781 email: robert.bak@svhm.org.au
Applications will close on Friday 3rd September 2010.
TEAM LEADER – Central Specimen Reception
Full Time Position
This challenging full time position offers the opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced person to work in our central specimen reception area.
Duties include supervising workflow, triaging of specimens, trouble shooting of requests and telephone inquiries.
Applications to be submitted via the St Vincents Hospital online website for job vacancies.
All enquires to Manager Critical Workflow Unit Eddy Ravlic 9288 4209
Director of Endocrinology and Diabetes St Vincent’s Hospital – Full time
St Vincent’s Hospital is seeking to appoint a Director of Endocrinology and Diabetes.
St Vincent’s is a highly respected provider of adult medical, surgical and mental health services and a range of community and outreach services. The hospital is a major teaching, research and tertiary referral centre situated on the fringe of Melbourne’s central business district.
The role of the Director of Endocrinology and Diabetes Services is to provide direction and management of the St Vincent’s Endocrinology and Diabetes Unit in regard to clinical leadership and the development of research and education. The research experience and track record of the applicant will be an important consideration.
The position will contribute to service planning and development and support the service’s teaching and research activities. The applicant will possess a demonstrated record of achieving the successful delivery of health service and policy outcomes and outputs in a timely manner.
For further information please contact Associate Professor Paul Desmond, Director Medical Service, Aged and Community Care on Paul.Desmond@svhm.org.au.
Application Process: Applicants must apply online and submit a Curriculum Vitae, the names and contact details of three referees and specify the position reference number when applying for the position. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Application for Credentialing of Senior Medical Staff form and supply the required documents including a National Police Check prior to commencement.
An exciting opportunity exists in the VTPU for an individual with a background in mental health and/or experience as a mental health professional. The position will suit someone who is change orientated and creative in their approach to education and service development.
You will have experience working cross-culturally, be committed to the aim of improving mental health service delivery to CALD clients their families/carers, and possess experience in at least one of the areas of education/training, evaluation, culturally competent service delivery, service development or consultation.
Thank you for your interest in a position as Gastroenterology Registrar at St Vincent's Health in 2011.
The Gastroenterology Registrar Position is accredited for advanced training in gastroenterology by the College of Physicians. It provides a broad training in all aspects of gastroenterology and endoscopy. The registrar supervises a third year resident and intern and is responsible for consultations. The registrar will also attend the outpatient clinics.
The Department of Gastroenterology has two full time and ten sessional gastroenterologists and covers a broad spectrum of luminal gastroenterology and hepatology. The Department runs outpatient clinics in liver disease, hepatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, oesophageal disorders and a general gastroenterology clinic.
The Department has active research programmes in inflammatory bowel disease, viral hepatitis, hepatic drug metaboloisim and outcomes research related to endoscopy. It has three or four research fellows and two research nurses.
The Department provides a broad training in endoscopy, including ERCP and enteroscopy.
General Practitioner
Access Health
- St Kilda Location
- Join the 2008 Victorian Metropolitan Hospital of the Year
An exciting opportunity exists for a GP at Access Health Medical Centre in St Kilda, managed by St Vincent's Health in association with The Salvation Army. As an appropriately qualified and experienced VR GP, you will be able to conduct sessions over 1-3 days.
Access Health provides accessible, responsive primary health care that enhances the health and well-being of a largely marginalised client group. The multi-disciplinary practice is open 5 days per week with full access to on-site allied health services. Supported by Barkly Street Medical Centre, a part of St Vincent's Health, the practice is accredited, fully computerised and well equipped.
Join us. Your reward is a career structure with opportunities for training and development in a value based organisation. Benefits include salary packaging and professional development.
To discuss this opportunity further, please contact Virginia Rogers, Practice Manager on (03) 9534 1786 or 0425 773 277 during business hours.
Applicants for this position should apply on line and must include Curriculum Vitae and the names and contact details of three professional referees. In addition, all applicants will need to complete an Application for Credentialing of Senior Medical Staff form attached below and provide the required documents as part of the application process.
Medical Assessment & Planning Unit (MAPU)
Grade 2 Registered Nurse
Permanent Full Time Position (.8/.9 EFT will be considered)
The Medical Assessment and Planning Unit (MAPU) is a 25 bed short stay ward (includes 4 subacute GEM + beds). MAPU provides rapid multidisciplinary assessment of General Medical patients admitted with diverse and complex medical conditions.
As an enthusiastic Grade 2 nurse with excellent clinical skills, you are committed to delivering the highest quality patient care and you enjoy the challenges of the acute care setting. You have proven time management ability and you actively support quality improvement across all aspects of patient care. You are an effective communicator and motivated team member.
This is a great opportunity to be part of the dynamic nursing team on MAPU. You will be working in a supportive and positive environment with a team dedicated to excellence in clinical practice.
Join us. Your reward is a career structure with opportunities for training and development in a value based organisation. Benefits include salary packaging, onsite gym, childcare and parking.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Grade 2 Registered Nurse to become part of a dynamic team specialising in Cardiac and Thoracic surgery.
The ward is classed as a Critical Care Unit and has strong links with Cardiology and the Coronary Care unit.
As a Grade 2 Registered Nurse in Cardiothoracics you will be expectated to learn and develop comprehensive nursing skills relating to ECG monitoring, Rhythm interpretation, the treatment of arrhythmias, the care and management of intercostal catheters and the care of epidural/PCA pain management.
St Vincent's and Cardiothoracics are committed to providing a strong professional development and succession structure to help you progress in your nursing career.
Essential Criteria: - Victorian Nursing Registration
- A committment to providing a high standard
of nursing care
- A keen interest in professional development
- A keen interest in developing skills
and knowledge within Cardiothoracic nursing
Join us. Your reward is a career structure with opportunities for training and development in a values based organisation. Benefits include salary packaging, on-site gymnasium, childcare and parking.
St Vincents | Permanent Full Time
, Permanent Part Time
, Casual
Reference Number: 28547 | Applications Close:
REGISTERED NURSES REQUIRED
DIV 1/3 - PART TIME, FULL TIME, CASUAL,
St. Vincent’s Aged Psychiatry Service which includes Auburn House and Riverside House is a vibrant, cohesive service with strong links to the University of Melbourne through its Academic Unit. Based in the community, our residential aged care facilities are fully accredited, purpose-built 30 bedded nursing homes. The facilities are well provided with support services and consultants from the network of the main organisation and enjoy being part of a group of Residential facilities with systems developed to provide support for each other. This provides our employees with the opportunity to provide excellent, patient-focussed care to our residents.
You are an appropriately qualified nurse to with a desire participate in the delivery of excellence in care to people with psychiatric disorders of old age, or challenging behaviours associated with dementia.
You have a strong knowledge and understanding of psychiatric disorders of old age, ACFI and Commonwealth and State legislation with regard to residential care. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the values of the organisation.
Join us. Your reward is an exciting career in a values-based organisation which emphasises training, development and research. Your benefits include salary packaging and more.
Offers of employment will only be made to applicants who provide a satisfactory police check.
- Unique opportunity with potential career progression
- Friendly team environment
- Generous salary and benefits
- 12 month fixed term, Maternity leave backfill
You are a personable, capable and friendly administrator looking to join our dynamic Human Resources team based in Fitzroy. You have previous recruitment experience, are the champion of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism. You will provide an efficient, timely, accurate, and client oriented service to various departments.
Reporting to the HR Operations Manager and working with a team of HR professionals, you will be involved in all aspects of HR including end to end recruitment, HR help desk, consultancy support, reward and recognition programs, administration and reporting, ad hoc projects, process improvements and dealing with general enquiries. This is a great chance to build your generalist skill set as you will have constant interaction with skilled HR practitioners who will provide you with continual advice and training.
You have outstanding personal presentation, excellent written and verbal communication skills and meticulous attention to detail. You are a MS Office wizard with the ability to juggle multiple projects, people, processes and customers. You prioritise the relationships and the social cohesiveness of the team.
You possess the following:
• Tertiary qualifications in HR or a related field
• HR administration experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Competent use of Microsoft Office suite
Fast paced and fun environment with a career path.
Excellent employee benefits including salary packaging
Your passion is to work in a supportive environment with a strong commitment to professional development. Your highly developed clinical skills and capacity for teamwork will be an tremendous asset to our team.
You will have many opportunities for professional growth, working in a supportive, encouraging environment.
This is a challenging career opportunity for a motivated and experienced clinician to join our successful team.
If you are an enthusiastic and dynamic registered nurse who strives to provide high quality care within a multi-disciplinary team then
you belong at St Vincent’s ICU!
To discuss employment opportunities, please contact:
Catherine Carbery, Nurse Manager - ICU or Jacqui Regan, Associate Nurse Unit Manager - ICU on 9288 4499 / 9288 4475
Join us. Your reward is a career structure with opportunities for training and development in a value based organisation. Benefits include salary packaging, onsite gym, childcare and parking.
All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate conducted by The Victoria Police.
Opportunity to work with a supportive and committed team
Part time fixed term until 30/06/2012
St. Vincent’s is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service which employs over 5,000 staff across 17 sites throughout Melbourne. St. Vincent’s provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care.
St Vincents Correctional Health is seeking to employ a suitable candidate in the role of Koori Health Liaison Worker at Port Phillip Prison.
In this position you will be working part time- 8 hours per fortnight and be focussed on providing assistance to Koori prisoners in accessing health services and assist with their discharge into the community.
This is an Aboriginal-identified position. Aboriginality is a genuine qualification and VCAT exemption from provisions of the Equal Opportunity Act 1995 has been obtained.
Join us. Your reward is a career structure with opportunities for training and development in a values-based organisation. Benefits include salary packaging, petrol and health care allowance, parking and annual bonus. You need a current driver’s license and probity check prior to commencement.
St. Vincent’s is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service which employs over 5,000 staff across 17 sites throughout Melbourne. St. Vincent’s provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care.
The Manager of St. Vincent’s Correctional Health Service is responsible for leading the ongoing development of this diverse, innovative and high quality correctional health service system. Working in partnership with the Medical Director , the Manager ensures the delivery of primary, tertiary and secondary health care to the prison population of Victoria, operating at Port Phillip Prison , the Metropolitan Remand Centre , Marngoneet Correctional Centre and at St Vincent’s Hospital. The Manager will be accountable for implementing service innovation within resources and maintaining effective relationships with key partners and stakeholders.
Please direct your enquiries to Jenny Smith, General Manager, Medical Services P-9288-4396.
Applications close 6th September 2010
Please note: Offers of employment will only be made to applicants who provide a satisfactory police check.
Fixed term, part time role available until December 2010
Excellent benefits including salary packaging
St Vincent’s BreastScreen is seeking energetic and experienced Medical Imaging Technologists to work in our team for 1 day per week.
Your core duties will involves screening and assessing mammography and associated quality assurance. You will have the opportunity to work in a highly specialised breast imaging centre with a cohesive and experienced multidisciplinary team. High level training will be provided within the unit.
Join us. Your reward is a career structure with opportunities for training and development in a values-based organisation. Your benefits include salary packaging, onsite gym, childcare and parking.
Please note that offers of employment will only be made to applicants who provide a satisfactory police check.
A permanent, full time, Grade 1 Medical Scientist position is available in the Department of Haematology.
Your duties will involve working in the automated and the blood transfusion laboratories. You will be required to participate in the 24 hour, 7 day rotating roster. Applicants should have a Bachelor Degree in Science or Applied Science. Prior experience in a Hematology or Blood Transfusion will be an advantage.
Closing date for expressions of interest is Wednesday 8 September 2010. Further information is available from Michael Taylor on 9288 4052.
Are you looking for a job that is challenging, demanding and takes you away from a normal hospital environment?
Laverton based
Fixed term until 30 June 2012
St. Vincent’s is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service which employs over 5,000 staff across 17 sites throughout Melbourne. St. Vincent’s provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care.
St. Vincent’s Correctional Health Service provides primary, secondary and tertiary medical and psychosocial health care to prisoners at Port Phillip Prison, Laverton and we are currently looking to appoint an experienced Nurse Unit Manager for the St Paul’s Unit. Port Phillip Prison is a maximum security male prison accommodating approximately 750 inmates and is situated 20 km West of Melbourne. The St. Paul’s unit is a 30 bed inpatient psycho/social ward located within Port Phillip Prison. As the NUM you will be required to facilitate the smooth running of the unit by maximizing the consistency of clinical approach, safeguarding standards of care and facilitating positive change.
You will have psychiatric nursing experience at a senior level and have a broad and thorough understanding of the treatment and rehabilitation of people with mental illness. You will also possess excellent communication, interpersonal, people management and organizational skills and have the capacity to provide strong leadership to a multi-disciplinary team.
If you would like more information about this challenging and rewarding role, please contact Bridget Organ on 9217 7210.
Join us. Your reward is a career structure with opportunities for training and development in a values-based organisation. Benefits include salary packaging, petrol and health care allowance, parking and annual bonus.
All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate conducted by The Victoria Police.
• 40 hours per week Monday – Friday
• Permanent full time (Monday – Friday)
• Fitzroy location
St Vincent’s Hospital (Melbourne) Research Directorate is seeking an experienced and dynamic Personal Assistant/Project Manager for the Director of Research.
The successful applicant must have high level conceptual, organisational and interpersonal skills.
The applicant should also have experience with managing complex operational environments, preferably in the Health Services Industry, experience in project management and in managing multiple projects, the ability to produce quality reports and experience with KPI development.
Key responsibilities include:
• Assisting the Research Program to meet appropriate milestones
• Secretariat Support to Research Committees
• Monitoring of the Research Directorate’s financial performance
• The development and maintenance of appropriate databases to monitor activity, income and publication of research on campus
• Contributing to St Vincent’s organizational functioning
• Assistant to the Director of Research
Our ideal candidate will possess:
1. Successfully demonstrated project and budget management skills
2. High level conceptual, organizational and analytical skills
3. High level interpersonal skills and experience at communication with senior management
4. High level written skills with a demonstrated ability to produce high quality documents and reports
5. The ability to work autonomously and be self directed
6. Good typing and computer skills
7. Expertise in the use of Microsoft Office, Excel and Power Point
Applicants must submit a response to each selection criteria, a cover letter and curriculum vitae.
Enquiries should be directed to:
Prof Richard Fox, Research Director - Richard.fox@svhm.org.au
Applications must be submitted on line at www.svhm.org.au
Senior Clinician Physiotherapist & Service Coordinator
Polio Services Victoria at St. Vincent’s Hospital
Are you an enthusiastic and experienced neurological physiotherapist? Then you are encouraged to apply for this exciting and challenging full time permanent position providing a statewide specialist service for people who have had Polio.
The Polio service is part of the Subacute Ambulatory Care Services ( SACS) at St Vincent’s. Your responsibilities will include the coordination and management of a small multidisciplinary team providing specialist services, case management and education.
You will be based at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne, where you will coordinate fortnightly clinics. You will also be required and facilitated to travel with your team to six regional clinics throughout Victoria each year.
In addition to an independent and varied clinical caseload, you will provide clinical physiotherapy consultation and education to other healthcare providers and maintain strong links with Polio community networks.
This is a unique opportunity to join a leading health service committed to excellence, innovation and evidence-based practice. You must hold current Physiotherapy registration in Victoria, a driver’s license, and be eligible for membership to the APA. Relevant postgraduate qualification(s) would be highly regarded.
Join us. Your reward is a career structure with opportunities for training and development in a values-based organisation. Benefits include:
• Salary packaging
• Ongoing development and training
• Family friendly environment (childcare facilities and paid parental leave)
• Discounted gymnasium membership
• Peer support program
• 24 hour counselling service for staff and facilities
• Staff health centre
All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate conducted by The Victoria Police.
The aim of the position is to assist with the development and project management of palliative care research projects for the Centre for Palliative Care (CPC). This position will focus specifically on undertaking a review of the literature relating to care planning and care pathways in palliative care, including identification of relevant tools which may underpin the care planning process. The review will inform the development of recommendations for improving care planning in palliative care and links directly to the work of the newly established Palliative Care Clinical Network (PCCN). This position will also need to work collaboratively with key stakeholders and be responsible for preparing progress reports and assisting with disseminating findings.
Join us. Your reward is a career structure with opportunities for training and development in a values-based organisation. Your benefits include salary packaging, onsite gym, childcare and parking.
All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate conducted by The Victoria Police.
Registrar in Psychiatry – Advanced Trainee, post-exams HN28
(Clinical Fellow Psychosocial Cancer Care – psychiatry registrar)
1.0 EFT
12 months
1 position
St Vincent’s Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic and committed psychiatric registrar wishing to undertake education and training in providing psychosocial care in oncology and palliative care settings. The fellowship is funded by DoH to build the capacity of the workforce state-wide for the provision of these services to patients and their families. There are substantial consultation and liaison components within various tumour streams and palliative care, providing a true Consultation-Liaison experience. A small, clinically relevant research project will form part of the training and it is expected that this will count towards the RANZCP CL Certificate. The appointee will be part of a developing team which provides clinical service delivery, education and training, staff support, quality monitoring and improvement and research in this important area. The position is accredited by the VPTC for advanced training in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry.
For further information please contact Dr Di Clifton, Medical Director of Psychosocial Cancer Care - di.clifton@svhm.org.au - or Dr Justin Dwyer – justin.dwyer@svhm.org.au - giving your telephone contact details.
Application Process:
Applicants should apply on-line and submit a CurriculumVitae, along with an accompanying letter outlining the applicant’s reasons for the position application. The names and contact details of three referees is also required.
Registered Nurse (Division 1/Grade 2 Year 3 and above) – 9 West Musculoskeletal Sciences Centre
Permanent Full and Part time positions available (permanent night duty will be considered).
The Musculoskeletal Sciences Centre is currently seeking experienced applicants for their friendly team orientated ward. The unit specialises in musculoskeletal tumour treatment in collaboration with the Peter McCallum Cancer Institute, orthopaedic trauma, elective surgery admissions and endocrine.
Working on 9 West you will look forward to many challenges; you will become specialised in caring for musculoskeletal tumour patients and all aspects of orthopaedic nursing. You will be made to feel welcome in a very supportive professional environment.
We are looking for nurses with excellent time management skills, who enjoy working in a team environment that can prioritise workload and have established patient assessment skills and advanced clinical skills - you will have great communication techniques and work well within the multidisciplinary team.
There is an opportunity to gain post graduate qualifications in orthopaedic nursing.
Join us. Your reward is a career structure with opportunities for training and development in a values based organisation. Benefits include salary packaging, on-site gymnasium, childcare and parking.
For further information please contact Craig Spiers Nurse Unit Manager on (03) 9288 4663.
- Flexible working lifestyle
- Friendly, supportive team environment
- Excellent benefits
You are a capable and passionate clinician seeking a flexible and diverse role within St. Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
You will have many opportunities for professional growth, working in a supportive and encouraging environment. Your highly developed clinical skills and capacity for teamwork will be an tremendous asset to our team. You have an interest, experience and passion to work as a Casual Bank nurse across the organisation.
Working in an acute setting you will provide support for a wide variety of medical conditions and treatments incorporating a multidisciplinary approach to your nursing. You have completed your Graduate Program or worked in an acute hospital in the last 6 months, and hold a current Victorian Nursing Registration.
Join us. Your reward is a career structure with opportunities for training and development in a value based organisation. Benefits include salary packaging, onsite gym, childcare and parking.
Grade 2 Registered Nurse – Casual Staffing Unit- Night Duty
- Flexibility
- Friendly, supportive teams
- Exceptional benefits
You are a capable and passionate clinician seeking a flexible and diverse role within St. Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
You will have many opportunities for professional growth, working in a supportive and encouraging environment. Your highly developed clinical skills and capacity for teamwork will be an tremendous asset to our team. You have an interest, experience and passion to work as a Casual Bank nurse across the organisation.
Working in an acute setting you will provide support for a wide variety of medical conditions and treatments incorporating a multidisciplinary approach to your nursing. You have completed your Graduate Program or worked in an acute hospital in the last 6 months, and hold a current Victorian Nursing Registration.
Join us. Your reward is a career with opportunities for training and development in a value based organisation. Benefits include salary packaging, onsite gym, childcare and parking.
St Vincents | Permanent Full Time
, Permanent Part Time
, Casual
Reference Number: 55218 | Applications Close:
Mental Health Endorsed
Full time, part time and casual bank available
Excellent benefits including salary packaging
You are motivated and ready to work in a supportive environment with a strong commitment to professional development. Our 44 bed psychiatric inpatient unit includes 6 High dependency beds.
As an experienced Nurse, you may have experience in Acute Psychiatry coupled with highly developed interpersonal skills. You prioritise the relationships and the social cohesiveness of the team, and deliver outstanding patient care. You will work closely with the medical and multidisciplinary teams to achieve a positive outcome for all patients and their families using a ‘Strengths Based’ model of care.
Join us. Your reward is a career structure with opportunities for training and development in a value based organisation. Benefits include salary packaging, onsite gym and childcare.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and keen contributor to join our successful team.
All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate conducted by The Victoria Police.
Registered Nurses – Casual Staffing Unit
St. Georges Hospital
• Kew location
• Close to public transport
• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
Are you looking for a fantastic nursing opportunity tailored to suit your needs in a supportive and flexible environment?
St. Georges Hospital, Kew is currently seeking Division 1 and 2 (with medical endorsement) Nurses to join the casual bank. Previous experience in subacute care is desirable.
Join us. Your reward is a career structure with opportunities for training and development in a values-based organisation. Your benefits include salary packaging, parking, employee assistance program and close to public transport.
Please note: Offers of employment will only be made to applicants who provide a satisfactory police check.
Enquiries: Jacqui Bilo, Admissions and Hospital Coordinator on 03 9816 0431
You are a senior lawyer with broad, general experience and expertise, substantially in a commercial and contractual role with the drive to manage St Vincent’s legal team based in Fitzroy. You will provide expert, practical and timely legal advice in a wide range of transactions including health law, constructions and capital works projects, purchasing arrangements, government contracts and property transactions. This is a genuine opportunity if you are a senior lawyer with broad general experience to tailor a role to your strengths and to develop new skills.
Join us. Your reward is a competitive remuneration package and career structure with opportunities for training and development in a values-based organisation. Your benefits include salary packaging, onsite gym, childcare and parking.
All appointments are made subject to acceptable probity check results.
St. Vincents Hospital - Fitzroy | Permanent Full Time
, Permanent Part Time
, Casual
Reference Number: 38789 | Applications Close:
SONOGRAPHER
• Grade 3+
• Full time, part time or casual
• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
This is an exciting opportunity to join St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne. We are seeking a performance focused and highly professional sonographer to further develop the ultrasound department, which provides a wide range of examinations including general, vascular and musculoskeletal ultrasound and obstetrics.
Broad previous ultrasound experience including vascular ultrasound is essential. To be successful in this position you will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal, customer service and leadership skills, possess drive, enthusiasm, and the determination to succeed. Eligibility for ASAR accreditation is essential.
An attractive remuneration package (salary packaging available) and excellent career prospects make this an exceptional opportunity to join a market leader in health care.
For further information please contact Faye Temple, Chief Sonographer on (03) 9288 4338 or email faye.temple@svhm.org.au or Angela Borella, Operations Manager on (03) 9473 1081 or email angela.borella@svhm.org.au
Medical Oncologist St Vincent’s Hospital – Full Time
St Vincent’s Hospital (SVH) is seeking to appoint a full time medical Oncologist
St Vincent’s is a highly respected provider of adult medical, surgical and mental health services and a range of community and outreach services. The hospital is a major teaching, research and tertiary referral centre situated on the fringe of Melbourne’s central business district. Delivery of Cancer Services is a key strategy for SVH. A new cancer centre will be opened in October 2010. This facility will allow state- of-the-art patient focused multidisciplinary care.
The hospital is seeking an energetic medical oncologist with strong clinical training and experience. The department offers a stimulating and supportive environment, and encourages clinical research activities in many areas of the specialty. Medical Oncologists with a research interest are encouraged to apply.
The position will contribute to service planning and support the service’s teaching and research activities. Clinical duties required include provision of clinical services to inpatients and outpatients, attendance at clinics located at STV and satellite clinics, attendance at multidisciplinary team meetings, supervision of junior medical staff and specialist trainees and participation in weekend and out of hours on call.
For further information please contact Associate Professor Paul Desmond, Director Medical Service, Aged and Community Care on Paul.Desmond@svhm.org.au.
Application Process: Applicants must apply online and submit a Curriculum Vitae, the names and contact details of three referees and specify the position reference number when applying for the position. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Application for Credentialing of Senior Medical Staff form and supply the required documents including a National Police Check prior to commencement.
Thank you for your interest in a position as Vascular Registrar at St Vincent’s Hospital in 2011.
1 Position Available
This position is suitable for an advanced trainee in vascular surgery. Please note however that this is an accredited position subject to the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons selection process organised through the Board of Vascular Surgery. Applicants should NOT apply directly to the Hospital.
This post commences Monday 7 February 2011, and there will be a compulsory Orientation program on this day for all staff new to the Hospital.
The Vascular Unit is staffed by A/Prof M. Denton, Mr. M. Lovelock and Mr. Mark Westcott. The Unit deals with the full range of vascular surgery including emergency vascular procedures. The Unit has particular expertise in carotid artery surgery and endovascular surgery, including endoluminal aortic aneurysm grafting.
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