Genetic Counsellor Level 1/2 - Islhd Cancer Services

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 29 June 2025 with the possibility of an extension at same/reduced hours
Facility: Illawarra Cancer Services
Position Classification: Genetics Counsellor Level 1/2
Remuneration: $35.77 - $51.04 per hour
Hours Per Week: 25
Requisition ID: REQ478037
Applications Close: 11 April 2024This is a temporary part time 25 hours per week maternity relief position until 29 June 2025 with the possibility of an extension at same/reduced hours.What you'll be doingThe Associate Cancer Genetic Counsellor will work within the Hereditary Cancer Clinic, providing genetic counselling and education of clients, triaging of referrals, organisation of clinic, education of health professionals and the community, and promotion of the Hereditary Cancer Clinic.
The Level 1 clinician is responsible and accountable for providing a professional level of service to the health facility.
The Level 1 clinician will exercise professional judgement commensurate with their years of experience, as experienced is gained, the level of professional judgement increases and direct professional supervision decreases.The Level 1 clinician will participate in quality activities and workplace education.After 12 months experience the Level 1 Clinician may be required to provide supervision to undergraduate students and work experience students on observational placements.What we can offer youThe Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) provides you with an excellent career choice with many rewarding experiences. At ISLHD we are not just offering jobs, we are offering you the opportunity to excel in your chosen field and to experience a work life balance.Work flexibility is very important at ISLHD and we provide our people with a range of benefits and conditions to assist with balancing the demands of work and personal life where possible. We offer:· ADOs each month (for eligible full time employees)· Study and development leave· Access to in-house training, learning and educational opportunities· Discounted parking· Salary packaging options to reduce your tax and increase your take home pay (for eligible employees)· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – counselling for you and your family· Fitness Passport program – ISLHD staff can sign-up with Fitness Passport, an external service provider. Fitness Passport offers employees access to gyms and fitness services that are current members of its program on a minimum 12 month contract.All NSW Health workers are required to have completed an up-to-date course of a COVID-19 vaccine (2 doses) which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Please provide proof of vaccination if available.Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.Talent PoolThis recruitment may be used to create a talent pool / eligibility list where candidates may be offered casual, ongoing permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 18 months.Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with before employment can commence.Criminal record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child-related employment and you will be required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. To apply, please go toYour claim against the selection criteria is the most important part of your application as it will help determine whether or not you have met the standard of response required by the panel to be eligible for an interview. You should read the Position Description and then address the selection criteria for the role, giving examples where required. Applicants are encouraged to review the following information on Applying for a position within NSW Health at:SELECTION CRITERIA: * Relevant undergraduate degree with post graduate qualification in genetic counselling or have attained Part I certification/ Board Eligible to Undertake Certification in genetic counselling from the Human Genetics Society of Australasia.

• Ability to provide a professional level of service whilst working under professional supervision in the Hereditary Cancer Clinic.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgement commensurate with years of experience.
• Demonstrated participation in quality and workplace education, as well as a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrated computer literacy with experience with database, presentation and pedigree drawing software.
• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication.
• Demonstrated commitment, ability to meet deadlines and high standards of performance.
• Knowledge and understanding of the application of evidence based practice to Genetic Counselling.

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For role related queries or questions contact Nicola Ryan on Nicola.Ryan@health.nsw.gov.au