AddressTo coordinate the documentation and processes following a reportable or non-reportable death, facilitating the timely and appropriate release of deceased persons and ensuring the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service is compliant with all statutory requirements.
The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Senior Mortuary Interviewing Officerto join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Co-ordinate the issue of death certificates by medical staff, ensuring compliance
- Provide a daily list of all deceased registered in mortuaries to the Clinical Governance Mortality Review Officer and any other stakeholders for screening
- Scan the Cause of Death Certificate, Coroners authorised Cause of Death Certificates and other authorised Forms into the Electronic Medical Record in a timely manner
- Co-ordinate with the senior available next-of-kin the timely release of the deceased to an authorised funeral director
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- While not mandatory, a relevant qualification would be well regarded
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
Salary
- Permanent full time
- Base salary ranging from $102 492 - $111 516 per annum
About Us
The Senior Mortuary Interviewing Officer will be required to be located across Robina Hospital and Gold Coast University Hospital (Southport), working closely with Social Work Services, Pathology Queensland and stakeholders to provide a range of administrative and practical functions related to deceased patients.
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Tuesday, 14 May 2024
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC560974
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.
