Grade 1 Sleep Scientist (casual role)

The Hospital:The Royal Children's Hospital's (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children's Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Pediatrics and The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation.RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.The RCH is committed to the .RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.For further Information on RCH is available .Grade 1 Sleep Scientist - Respiratory and Sleep MedicineChallenging and rewarding work environmentFriendly and supportive team environmentWork for Australia's leading Children's HospitalAbout the roleThis permanent part time position within the Respiratory and Sleep Medicine department will ensure children are set up and monitored overnight for their sleep studies.What you'll achieve:Full set up of sleep monitoring equipment including trouble-shooting and management of all electrodes and sensors to produce signal excellencyModifications when faced with complex children of additional needs or those on respiratory supportHandover to night staff if on the setup shiftFull management of children setup for overnight polysomnography until morning, including adjustment of leads/sensors, management of equipment and adjustment of CPAP if neededYour skills and experienceBachelor of Applied Science or Bachelor of Science or equivalent, where equivalent includes a degree awarded by an overseas tertiary intuitions which is recognised by the national office of overseas skills is mandatory.Significant experience working in a paediatric sleep unit and significant ventilation experience working with CPAPIf this sounds like you, click to view the position description.What we offerSalary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!Employee Assistance ProgramAbility to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilitiesOther requirementsCurrent National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtainValid Working with Children CheckApplication processTo apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position descriptionShortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!For more information about this position please contact Dr Mandie Griffiths on or Anne-Marie Adams, Chief Scientist on Annemarie.adams@rch.org.auThe RCH is committed to the . Further information on RCH is available .Why work at the RCH?RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children's Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children's Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemptionAre you ready to join our team?Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” buttonApplications close 19 June 2024