Issue 21 25/10/10 fortnightly
Theatre & Critical Care Special Feature 2010 Annual ScientiďŹ c Meeting on Intensive Care By Bridget Willett
Nurse Unit Manager (Acute) Our client, Bass Coast Regional Health (BCRH), is seeking an experienced nursing professional to join their team. BCRH is a small innovative public health service providing a wide range of health services located in South Gippsland. The Nurse Unit Manager (Acute Ward) is responsible for the overall supernumary management of all operational aspects of acute and subacute services within the unit which comprises up to 44 beds. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Nursing, you will provide leadership to the nursing workforce to provide a high standard of nursing practice and quality patient focussed care. The successful applicant will possess: s %XCELLENT COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS s %XPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND IN !CUTE SERVICE PROVISION s !N UNDERSTANDING OF CONTEMPORARY ACUTE SERVICE PRACTICES AND CASEMIX systems s !PPROVED CLINICAL QUALIlCATION AND APPROPRIATE REGISTRATION TO PRACTICE IN 6ICTORIA as a Registered Nurse. s -ANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE AT .5- OR !.5- LEVEL WOULD BE HIGHLY REGARDED although not essential s $ESIRABLE FOR A BACKGROUND OR UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMPLEXITIES OF RURAL HEALTH provision You will enjoy a great working environment with modern facilities, excellent management support, backed by highly competent and permanent staff. We provide access to ongoing training and education. If you are looking to be a valued member of a progressive management team and are driven to have a positive impact then we would like to hear from you. An attractive remuneration package, including remote housing and relocation assistance, is being offered to secure the right candidate.
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CliniCall is a National Allied health service provider to hundreds of Residential Aged Care Facilities. We form an integral part of a holistic approach to the delivery of resident care providing a quality service, skilled and professional team along with comprehensive documentation and training. We have been established for over 10 years and are currently operating in 5 states, with over 120 employees.
NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES - NSW / QLD / VIC / WA and SA
Physiotherapists / Physio Aides / Podiatrists Dietitians / Dentists and GP’s Benefits include: t Competitive remuneration and additional benefits t All equipment and consumables to be provided t Flexible working hours t Annual Reviews for employees t Continuing Professional Development (CPD) t Career progression within Clinicall t Complete administrative support and Clinicall leadership and professionalism Duties include: t Provide comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, treatment and care plans t Comprehensive documentation and record keeping t Working autonomously within a multidisciplinary environment t Participating in continuous professional development t Provide supervision, where required t Liaise and work co-operatively with clients to ensure needs are met You must have: t Degree in relevant discipline t Current and Full Australian registration with relevant professional board t Strong communication skills t A commitment to providing quality care to aged care residents t Right to work in Australia ** Employment is subject to the clearance of a National Crime Check.**
Positions are available as part time and full time. Positions are suitable for practitioners wanting to return to work or are semi retired, experienced or new graduates.
To apply for this great opportunity please submit your covering letter and resume to: careers@clinicall.com.au For more information please visit: www.clinicall.com.au careers@ncah.com.au
Issue 21, 25 October 2010 We hope you enjoy perusing the range of opportunities included in Issue 21, 2010. If you are interested in pursuing any of these opportunities, please contact the advertiser directly via the contact details provided. If you have any queries about our publication or if you would like to receive our publication, please email us at careers@ncah.com.au “FACT, NOT FICTION” The NCAH Distribution is Independently Audited by the Circulations Audit Bureaux. Print Distribution: 11,267 Email Distribution: 6,977 Total Distribution: 18,244 Next Publication: Issue 22 - Midwifery Special Feature Publication Date: Monday 08 November 2010 Colour Artwork Deadline: Monday 01 November 2010 Mono Artwork Deadline: Wednesday 03 November 2010 For all advertising and production enquiries please contact us on +61 (0) 3 9271 8700, email careers@ncah.com.au or visit www.ncah.com.au If you would like to change your mailing address, or be included on our distribution, please email careers@ncah.com.au
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Nursing Nurse Researcher - Emergency Department, Nursing Practice Development Unit, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, Metro South Health Service District. Remuneration value up to $107 158 p.a., comprising salary between $87 647 - $93 919 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 7) (Applications will remain current for 12 months) JAR: H10PA10108. Duties/Abilities: Operationalise the research plan developed by the Southern Area Health Service Emergency Department Clinical Network Research Sub Committee. As such the position will be responsible for the ethical conduct and facilitation of research and related activities that have the capacity to improve patient care across nine Emergency Departments and at the relevant hospital at which the position is based. Enquiries: Kerri Holzhauser (07) 3176 7053. Application Kit: (07) 3136 5602, (07) 3121 1411 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus Closing Date: Monday, 15 November 2010.
Mental Health Occupational Therapist or Social Worker or Psychologist or Clinical Nurse (Mental Health Practitioner) – Greater Whitsunday’s Mental Health and Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Service, Child and Youth Mental Health Service, Proserpine, Mackay Health Service District. Remuneration value up to $87 458 p.a., comprising salary between $52 151 - $76 653 p.a. (HP3), or Remuneration value up to $87 143 p.a., comprising salary between $71 297 - $76 376 p.a. (Nurse Grade 6), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Applications will remain current for 12 months) JAR: H10MK10301. Duties/Abilities: Work within a multidisciplinary team in order to provide mental health services including intake (both adult and child and youth consumers), assessment and treatment, as well as case management duties and group work as required. Work collaboratively with consumers and multidisciplinary professionals to provide clinical care and a therapeutic environment conducive to the dignity and well being of consumers and carers. Enquiries: John Tracey on 0400 166 110. Application Kit: (07) 4965 9468 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus Closing Date: Monday, 8 November 2010. You can apply online at www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus A criminal history check may be conducted on the recommended person for the job. A non-smoking policy applies to Queensland Government buildings, offices and motor vehicles.
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Community Midwife Program (CMP), 56 hours/fortnight, Ref No: 10/87NC NHW’s CMP is an innovative and progressive model of maternity care based on a Group Practice working a Caseload Model of Midwifery care and provides services to 140 women per year. If you have current midwifery registration, extensive clinical midwifery experience and an understanding of the philosophy of midwife managed care, we would welcome your application. Contact: Linda Earl, NUM, (03) 5722 0253 or Janet Baker, Team Leader CMP, (03) 572 25256
Full-time/Part-time positions Ref No: 10/55NC Opportunities exist for registered midwives to join the team of professionals that our hospital’s excellent reputation relies on. The midwifery department is a progressive unit and has modern birthing, postnatal and special care nursery facilities. If you are ready to meet the challenge of innovative practice then contact us for further application details. Contact: Kerrie Henderson, Acting NUM, (03) 5722 0253
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Continuing Professional Development A range of short workshops are offered at our Parramatta campus for Mental Health Professionals, NGO Community Workers, Consumers and Carers
Customised Training We are also able to customise training to suit your needs - we can come to you! Call us on 02 9840 3833 to discuss your organisation’s training needs.
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Upcoming Events: Featured Events: Health – The Wealth of the Nation Symposium 24-25 November 2010 | AUT University | Auckland Event Website: www.healthwealthsymposium.co.nz 2nd Annual Clinical Documentation, Coding & Analysis Conference, 2011 24-25 November 2010 | Novatel Hotel on Collins | Melbourne Event Website: www.irr.com.au/clinicalcoding/ncah
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November Events L-ung ng Health Pro Promotion romotion Cent Centre Ce entre re at The Alfred A Alfre lfre red d 4-5 November - Spirometry Principles & Practice 10-12 November - Asthma Educator’s Course 13 November - Presenting & Educating With Confidence 18-19 November - Managing COPD - There is something you can do! Ph: (03) 9076 2382 (03) 9076 2382 | Email: lunghealth@alfred.org.au 15th South Pacific Nurses Forum 7-12 November 2010, Auckland, Aotearoa (New Zealand) Visit: http://www.spnf.org.au/ Melbourne Practice Nurse Clinical Education Conference 13-14 November 2010, Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre, Melbourne Visit: www.pnce.com.au or www.gpce.com.au
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MATER MISERICORDIAE HOSPITAL - BUNDABERG Orthopaedic Scrub Registered Nurses: The Hospital is seeking to develop a cohesive, dedicated orthopaedic surgical team to work with Orthopaedic Surgeons. Terms: Hours and employment terms are fully negotiable with full-time, part-time and casual positions available that attract a base hourly rate range of $27.51 to $35.35 ($33.84 - $43.48 casual) dependant on comparable prior service + superannuation and penalties. Orthopaedic Scrub Registered Nurses: the new High Dependency Unit has only recently been implemented at Mater Bundaberg and is in need of experienced Registered Nurses to assist in the delivery of critical clinical care to patients. Terms: Hours and employment terms are fully negotiable with full-time, part-time and casual positions available that attract a base hourly rate range of $27.51 to $35.35 ($33.84 - $43.48 casual) dependant on comparable prior service + superannuation and penalties. Enquiries: Apply and/or gain more information about this position at www.mercycq. com/jobs where the position is listed under Mater Bundaberg vacancies. Alternatively contact Adele Wilkinson, Executive Officer/Director of Nursing, on 07 4153 9403 during business hours or email awilkinson@mercycq.com.
MATER MISERICORDIAE HOSPITAL - GLADSTONE Registered Nurse (Level 2): Working in the Operating Theatres the Level 2 Registered Nurse will assist the Nurse Unit Manager by undertaking a leadership role in the coordination of nursing care, clinical education and direction and support for the nursing team. Terms: Full-time attracting a base hourly rate range of $35.96 to $38.52 dependant on comparable prior service + superannuation and penalties. Enquiries: Apply and/or gain more information about this position at www.mercycq. com/jobs where the position is listed under Mater Gladstone vacancies. Alternatively contact Pam Zions, Manager, on 07 4971 3755 during business hours or email pzions@mercycq.com. “we are an equal opportunity employer�
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A brief history of intensive care The poliomyelitis epidemic, which started in Denmark between 1952 and 1953, heralded the beginning of intensive care as it is today, with the use of prolonged manual positive pressure ventilation in Copenhagen motivating awareness and research into mechanical positive pressure ventilation. For the two decades prior to this, prolonged ventilatory support was carried out using negative pressure tank ventilators, as the use of positive pressure ventilation was restricted to operating rooms.
Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney, and at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. The first respiratory unit using tank ventilators in Australia in the late 1950s was established at the Fairfield Infectious Diseases Hospital in Melbourne and the first respiratory Following the success of unit equipped with positive pressure mechanical positive pressure mechanical ventilators in Australia ventilation, the first intensive care was created at Prince Henry Hospital unit in Australasia was founded in in Sydney in 1961. The first general Auckland, New Zealand in 1958. intensive care unit in Australia At the same time, pioneering work opened in 1961 at St Vincent’s was being conducted on ventilation Hospital in Melbourne, leading to a of critically ill patients at the Royal proliferation of intensive care units Prince Alfred Hospital and St in the 1960s. Last week, the 35th Australian and New Zealand Annual ScientiďŹ c Meeting on Intensive Care and the 16th Annual Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Conference were held jointly at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN) and the Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society hosted the event. To hear more about it, and some perspectives on the event, visit ncah.com.au and visit our News & Events page. www.ncah.com.au
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NOV / DEC 2010 REGISTER NOW!
Find out about the latest opportunities for nurses in Saudi Arabia! Austra Health will be conducting information sessions across Australia and New Zealand during November and December. We have vacancies available in specialty areas including; Medical, Surgical, ICU, Paediatrics, Oncology, NICU, PICU, Emergency, CCU and Cardiac Cath Lab and many more. To find out all you need to know about earning a fantastic salary while enjoying a unique cultural experience, register to attend one of our information sessions today!
Melbourne 26 Nov Brisbane 29 Nov Sydney 30 Nov Adelaide 1 Dec Perth 2 Dec NZ Dates to be announced.
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Austra Health are also recruiting Senior Staff Nurses to work at Saudi Aramco.
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Latrobe Regional Hospital Mental Health Service The Latrobe Regional Hospital Mental Health Service is the regional provider of Mental Health Services in Gippsland. LRHMHS operates an integrated mental health program across ten sites and provides inpatient and community mental heath care for child and youth, adult and aged care service streams. LRHMHS also operates a Community Residential Care Unit and a Prevention and Recovery Care Unit. The Latrobe Regional Hospital Mental Health Service is located in Gippsland – home to sandy beaches, snowfields, mountains and national parks. Gippsland provides a fantastic rural lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne. Under the new 10 year “Because Mental Health Matters” Strategy, Mental Health Services are moving into an exciting period of reform. This reform will focus on early intervention, prevention, social inclusion and recovery. LRHMHS is seeking dynamic, experienced and creative change agents to lead us into the next phase of service delivery. We have exciting positions in the following areas for nursing and Allied Health Clinicians: Team Manager – Triage and Emergency Department Team Manager – Community Adult Team Community Clinicians - Adult and Child and Youth Services Senior Clinician - Child and Youth Service Clinical Nurse Educator Registered and Enrolled Nurses - Acute Aged and Adult Inpatient Units Clinician - Triage and Emergency Department Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Services Clinician - Conduct Disorder Prevention Program (CASEA) Full time, part time, casual, temporary and permanent positions are available. New Graduates and experienced Clinicians are encouraged to apply. LRHMHS offers a supportive environment with clinical educators, preceptors, clinical supervision, a nurse practitioner candidate program and professional development opportunities. Please visit www.lrh.com.au and go to our employment section. For enquiries please contact Cayte Hoppner, Director of Mental Health on 03 5173 8549 or choppner@lrh.com.au careers@ncah.com.au
Are you looking for a Tree, Sea or Ski Life-Style Change or Career Progression? There are various job opportunities in Rural Southern NSW waiting for you within the Mental Health/Drug & Alcohol Directorate of GSAHS. We have permanent full-time and part time Nurse Management, Nursing, Community Mental Health Clinician, Drug & Alcohol Clinician, Allied Health and Administration vacancies across the Health Service region. • Professional and flexible team environments where you can practice and grow • Attractive salary packaging and incentives • Advanced Return to Nursing Program • Try the lifestyle: South Coast, Snowfields, relaxed family friendly country living • Support for students/new graduates GSAHS is committed to providing career paths for nursing staff including optional job rotations, structured clinical education programs within a flexible team environment. The Greater Southern Area Health Service in Southern NSW extends from the beaches on the State’s South Coast across the Great Dividing Range to the snowfields of the Snowy Mountains and onto the rural regions that border Victoria. It includes the thriving regional centres of Griffith, Wagga Wagga, Deniliquin, Goulburn, Queanbeyan, Batemans Bay and Bega. The area encompassed by GSAHS has a population of approximately 470,000 people.
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FULHAM CORRECTIONAL CENTRE
Registered Clinician Permanent Full Time We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Clinician with highly developed interpersonal skills and a commitment to achieve within our Offender Development team based in Fulham near Sale, Victoria. Fulham Correctional Centre provides Mental Health programs specialising in Alcohol and other Drug problems, Cognitive Skills and Violence Intervention to male offenders. A commitment to rehabilitation and understanding of the justice system will allow you to build effective professional relationships with your clients and integrate your skills within a multidisciplinary environment. Applicants must have:s .ATIONAL REGISTRATION AS A #LINICIAN
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EXCITING OPPORTUNITY IN INDIGENOUS PRIMARY HEALTH
REMOTE AREA NURSE-WOMEN’S HEALTH REMOTE AREA NURSE- MEN’S HEALTH (2 positions) HEALTH CENTRE Aboriginal Corporation
AMPILATWATJA HEALTH CENTRE The Ampilatwatja Health Centre Aboriginal Corporation is seeking to recruit to the positions of Remote Area Nurse Women’s Health and Remote Area Nurse-Men’s Health.
The Ampilatwaja Health Centre Aboriginal Corporation (AHCAC) is an Aboriginal community controlled health service located off the Sandover Highway some 350 kms NE of Alice Springs. Traditional Culture is very strong and the community is governed by the traditional owners. The Health Centre provides primary health care service to approximately 650 people who live in the region. The Remote Area Nurses are responsible to the Clinic Manager. The Remote Area Nurse-Women’s Health will be responsible for the delivery of Primary Health Care with a particular focus on health care services for indigenous women. The Remote Area Nurse-Men’s Health will be responsible for the delivery of Primary Health Care with a particular focus on health care services for indigenous men. Applications are sought for this position and interested persons should contact R Wharton Consulting (08 82787018 mob 0427845055) for a copy of the Position Description containing the selection criteria which must be addressed. General inquiries about the position may be addressed to the Clinic Manager, David Smith, at the Ampilatwatja Health Centre 08 8956 9935. An attractive salary package will be negotiated with the successful applicant including subsidized housing and the opportunity for salary packaging. Applications should be sent to R Wharton Consulting 18 Chitunga Road, Eden Hills SA 5050 or robert.wharton1@gmail.com by close of business on 5 November 2010. Aboriginal persons are encouraged to apply for this position.
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Caregivers a change is as good as a rest • Do you want to Work and Travel? • Do you want to earn between $1028 and $1270 a week, with FREE board and lodgings? • Do you have some care-giving experience or trained as a nurse? • Eligible to work in the UK?
Then Oxford Aunts can help you work and travel in the UK. All placements are temporary and involve living-in and caring for people in their own homes. Free board and lodgings are included, making them a great way to augment your cash in between travel excursions. Visit our website www.oxfordaunts. co.uk to learn more about this fantastic opportunity. OXFORD AUNTS CARE 3 Cornmarket St. Oxford OX1 3EX UK Phone: ++ 44 1865 791017 Fax: ++44 1865 242606 Email: enquiries@oxfordaunts.co.uk careers@ncah.com.au
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WORKING IN THE UK We have fantastic opportunities Nationwide in the UK and Ireland for Nurses of all grades and specialities and Allied Health Personnel - Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Podiatrists, Dietitians, Radiographers and Physiotherapists. Contact us now. The sooner the better. Our job is to find you a job. UK office +44 208 874 6111 Melbourne representative Web www.pjlocums.co.uk Email nurses@pjlocums.co.uk Ph: +61 433 802 759 Recruitment Specialists For: Nurses Pharmacists Radiographers
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“A unique experience – driven by compassion, fun, learning and selfless giving”. Are you a Registered Nurse? We need RN’s to support our dedicated volunteer carers & provide basic medical care/advice to our campers. Flexible rostering for all our respite camps. Accommodation available, meals provided. Volunteer for one camp a year and help us provide much needed respite for children and adults with disabilities, families and carers. Meet great people, share your skills, learn new skills! Camp Breakaway is just one hour north of Sydney and one hour south of Newcastle. Volunteer at Breakaway and join our great team! Allied health professionals also needed. Phone: 02 4390 7624 or Email: volunteer@breakaway.org.au
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UTOPIA Urapuntja Health Service Aboriginal Corporation Exciting new opportunities for true believers in Primary Health Care.
Currently recruiting Medical Doctor; Job share or full time your choice. Registered Nurse positions. Health Promotion position. Aboriginal Health Worker Educator. Urapuntja Health Service is an Aboriginal community controlled health organization situated in the Alyawarr region of Central Australia, 280km NE of Alice Springs. We have a population of 1200 people living across 16 small communities. Attractive wages, including flexible salary packaging arrangements, and subsidised accommodation in a beautiful setting, is on offer to reliable resilient individuals who have some time to devote to us. Do you really want to make a difference in remote Aboriginal health? This is your chance to take a crucial role in an organisation whose mission is to maximise indigenous health and has remarkable statistics to prove it. Opportunities to put your ideals into practice exist in this exciting time in health evolution. Urapuntja Health Service needs a permanent Registered Nurse with current clinical experience. Acute care medicine and primary health care experience preferred, with proven communication skills and a commitment to primary health care, to work as part of a multi-disciplinary health team in a cross-cultural setting. We need a strong man to join our team. We encourage Indigenous nurses to apply for this position. We are also looking for a public health promotion nurse; for a position with a focus on a ‘hygiene and nutrition, mothers and babies program’. Caring maternal types encouraged to apply! We have a number of community health workers out here who would like an opportunity to become Aboriginal Health Workers. Are you an experienced educator with a strong motive to support AHW? For application and information please call. Sarah Doherty ceo@urapuntjahealthservice.com.au (08) 8956 9875
CHILD HEALTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR Nganampa Health Council is an Aboriginal community controlled health organisation with a national reputation for excellence in primary health care service delivery, program development, collaborative research and professional management. The Health Council delivers comprehensive primary health care to the residents of the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands in the remote north of South Australia. Anangu maintain aspects of traditional culture and English is a second language. You will manage the Health Council's Child Health Program in three key areas of: immunisation; infant growth monitoring and nutrition; and school age screening. This cutting edge program has well-defined goals and strategies and has achieved impressive and sustained outcomes. You will work closely with clinical teams, program staff and other key stakeholders to ensure that quality services are delivered, staff are supported and program goals and targets are met. You will be a Registered Nurse with a postgraduate qualification in public or child health or a related area. You will have excellent leadership, collaborative and cross-cultural practice skills. An attractive employment package will be negotiated commensurate with skills and experience. Travel and work on the APY Lands for approximately ten weeks each year will be required. Otherwise, the position location is negotiable. Telephone enquiries are encouraged to Paul Torzillo, Medical Director on 0410 681 468. For an information package, email stacy.hughes@palya.org.au or go to the website http://www.nganampahealth.com.au Written applications, addressing the selection criteria, should be emailed to Stacy Hughes at the above address or mailed to: Stacy Hughes Personnel Coordinator Nganampa Health Council PO Box 2232 Alice Springs NT 0871 Applications close Friday 12th November 2010
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