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We are healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond and Clarence Valleys.
If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.
Ballina District Hospital is seeking a Health Clinician to provide specialised support to Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) residents with a Spinal Cord Injury and relevant clinician’s/service providers in the NNSWLHD.The Rural Spinal Cord Injury Coordinator (RSCIC) role comprises several key components:
- Client care coordination and management;
- Support of the state SCI service clinic outreach model,
- Facilitation of education and support to clinician’s in the NNSWLHD.
This vacancy is maternity leave relief for an initial period of up to (vacancy period) for (hours per week); the hours and period of employment may change according to the maternity leave requirements. There is also the possibility of an extension at same / reduced hours.
If you have/are:
- Tertiary qualifications and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) in any of the following disciplines: Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work. To be appointed as Level 4 Health Professional evidence must be provided of three years' clinical experience and demonstrated experience of extensive specialist knowledge or a high level of broad generalist knowledge within the discipline as defined by the award definitions of a level 4 practitioner OR CNC1 - current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) and a minimum of 5 years' full time equivalent post registration experience and at least 3 years’ full time equivalent experience in Spinal Cord Injury or related field and post graduate qualifications in an area related to the clinical specialty
- Clinical experience in the management of people with Spinal Cord Injury within a community or inpatient setting
- Leadership to utilise problem solving skills and a multidisciplinary team approach in the planning, delivery and coordination of patient care and ability to effectively prioritise and organise workload in order to meet service accountabilities
- Ability to provide clinical consultancy across the NNSWLHD in order to support clients and clinicians
Join our team and you’ll enjoy:
- Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay.
- Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing.
- Growth – access to professional and personal development.
- Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
- Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
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For role related queries or questions contact Liesel Jeffers on **************@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 13 March 2024
NNNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see .
You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.
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