AddressPosition Classification: Scientific Off
Remuneration: 70956.89 - 101208.98 - full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID:REQ491241
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
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Additional information:
- An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
A Sleep Scientist is responsible for the provision of high quality patient care. They are expected to possess knowledge in the procedures,methodology and theory pertaining to sleep study testing and take responsibility for routine diagnostic and treatment (including CPAP and non-invasive ventilation) procedures performed.
- Degree in a Science related discipline or such qualifications as the employer deems equivalent (e.g.Engineering, Life sciences etc.)
- Previous or current hospital experience working within the field of Sleep Medicine in a Paediatric setting
- Clear understanding of AASM scoring guidelines, ability to follow centre specific scoring guidelines with extensive experience in scoring/analysis of sleep studies
- Experience working as a Sleep Technician performing sleep study setup, computerised sleep monitoring using the Compumedics and Nox systems, and PAP titration of patients overnight
- Experience with initiation and management of patients on CPAP and non-invasive ventilation therapy within the home setting
- Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills
- Proven ability to work independently and with other team members and as part of a multidisciplinary team
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2022_030 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA).
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
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For role related queries or questions contact Bruce Williamson on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on ************@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 19/06/2024
