The Position

Title:  Grade 2 Physiotherapist

Department:  Community Services

Classification:   Grade 2 (years 1-4)

Hours per fortnight: 76

Status: Permanent Full Time

Applications are sought from suitably qualified Physiotherapists to work in the Physiotherapy Department at Echuca Regional Health. 

Key responsibilities include:

•   Leadership role within the Physiotherapy Department.   
•   Supervision and support of Grade 1 Physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistants (AHA) and undergraduate students.  
•   Clinical caseload delivering expert physiotherapy assessment and management for inpatients within the sub-acute rehabilitation facility

Our team requires someone who has:

• Qualifications in Physiotherapy     
• Proven experience as a clinical Physiotherapist in rehabilitation    
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills as a leader

This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working With Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment.  

Employee and family benefits include: 

• Comprehensive learning and development program
• Flexible employment practices
• Salary packaging
• Extended employee assistance program (including support for family members)
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives
• Employee recognition program
• Free onsite parking.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.

For further information on the role please refer to the position description.  Applications are to be submitted online.

Applications for this position will close at midnight on Sunday 14th March 2021

The Position

Title:  Manager Quality and Risk

Department:  Quality

Classification:   Commensurate wih Qualifications and Experience

Hours per fortnight:  76 (flexible)

Status: Permanent full time (part time will also be considered)

Applications are sought from suitably qualified health professionals to work in the Quality Department at Echuca Regional Health. 

Key responsibilities in the portfolio include:

• Organisational Improvement
• Safe Care
• Consumer Feedback and Engagement
• Risk Management  

Our team requires someone who has:

• Tertiary qualifications in improvement science or a health-related field
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in leading the development and implementation of clinical governance systems and processes 
• Extensive contemporary knowledge and experience of quality and accreditation systems, risk management frameworks and processes
• Sound knowledge and experience with process improvement strategies and the ability to prioritise, set goals and objectives and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within and external to the organisation
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work collaboratively with individuals and teams
• Well-developed written skills with extensive experience with report writing
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, analyse and present data
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working With Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment.  

Employee and family benefits include: 

• Comprehensive learning and development program
• Flexible employment practices
• Salary packaging
• Extended employee assistance program (including support for family members)
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives
• Employee recognition program
• Free onsite parking.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.

For further information on the role please refer to the position description.  Applications are to be submitted online.

The Position

Title:  Nurse Unit Manager

Department:  Medical Ward and High Dependent Unit

Classification:   Nurses & Midwives EA (2016-2020), Nurse Manager 3, NM11

Hours per fortnight: 80

Status: Permanent full time

An exciting opportunity now exists for a suitably qualified Registered Nurse to lead the Medical Ward and High Dependency Unit at Echuca Regional Health. 

The role will be required to:

• Lead and manage the unit assuming responsibility and accountability for the standard of clinical care delivered  and the operational performance of the area.

• Ensure safe, quality, person centred care is provided in partneship with consumers.

• Work closely with the nursing management team to ensure services are delivered in line with Echuca Regional Health’s vision, mission, values, and Strategic Plan.

• Practise and promote a culture of continuous quality improvement, evidence-based practice and lifelong learning.    

Our team requires someone who has:

• Energy, enthusiasm and a collaborative, inclusive approach to team development.
• Extensive experience in an acute clinical area with a post basic qualification in a relevant field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary management practice and the ability to lead and manage staff in an environment of change
• The ability to prioritise, set goals and objectives and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
• Understanding of budget planning, monitoring and control. 
• A strong consumer focus
• Knowledge and experience with quality improvement processes and NSQHS National Standards accreditation requirements
• Report writing ability
• Computer literacy and word processing skills and the ability to access and analyse data.

This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working With Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment.

Employee and family benefits include:

• Comprehensive learning and development program
• Flexible employment practices
• Salary packaging
• Extended employee assistance program (including support for family members)
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives
• Employee recognition program
• Free onsite parking.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.

For further information on the role please refer to the position description. Applications are to be submitted online.

The Position

Title: Registered Nurse

Department: Medical Ward

Classification: Nurses & Midwives EA, Grade 2, YP2 – YP10

Status:  Permanent Full time, Permanent part time and fix term positions available

• Fantastic opportunity to join our diverse and dynamic team
• Supported team environment
• Work in a state of the art facility
• Career development pathways

Applications are sought from suitably qualified Registered Nurses to work in the Medical ward at Echuca Regional Health. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide safe and comprehensive patient focused nursing care
• Conduct patient assessment and plan care relevant to disease and treatment
• Provide education and advice to patients and carer’s on treatments and symptom management
• Assist in the development and implementation of clinical policies and procedures

Our team requires someone who has:

• Proven experience working in Acute nursing
• Advanced clinical assessment skills
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skill
• High level interpersonal skills
• Post graduate qualifications preferred

This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working With Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment.  

Employee and family benefits include: 

• Comprehensive learning and development program
• Flexible employment practices
• Salary packaging
• Extended employee assistance program (including support for family  members)
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives
• Employee recognition program
• Free onsite parking.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.

For further information on the role please refer to the position description.  Applications are to be submitted online.

The Position

Title: Residential In Reach Nurse

Department: Nursing

Classification: Nurses & Midwives EA, Grade 4A Year 1 YY7

Hours per fortnight: Fixed term full time then Optional 0.2 EFT Permanent part time

Status: Fixed term/ Permanent

The Residential In Reach nurse is responsible for the effective management of Residential Aged Care Services (RACS) presentations to Echuca Regional Health (ERH) Emergency Department (ED). This dynamic, self-motivated clinical liaison nurse will provide a consultative service, prompt assessment and short term case management to the RACS clients, staff and GP’s reducing the presentations to ERH ED. The RIR reliever will be available for all RIR leave replacement (ADO, Personal Leave, Annual leave and Long Service Leave).

Applications are sought from suitably qualified Division 1 Registered Nurses with previous experience in Aged Care Services and Acute Nursing. They will have advanced clinical skills and knowledge to work independently in the role and join the IPAC Department at Echuca Regional Health.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reduce avoidable presentation of RACS patients to Emergency
• Provide an alternative model of care to an Emergency presentation
• Improve support for RACS staff
• Work with RACS to plan for adverse clinical events
• Foster collaborative relationships with ED staff, GP’s and RACS staff to develop coordinated management plans
• Develop, evaluate and market the RIR service model of care in the hospital, RACs and Community agencies, engaging with RACS to develop a yearly Aged Care Forum.
• Advocate, promote and assist the clients and families with Advanced Care Planning.
• Provide accurate, quarterly statistical analysis of the RIR : VINAH data, preventable admissions to ERH and diagnosis management summaries. Forming ongoing feedback and education to RACS from this data.
• Provide relief for all leave replacement.

Our team requires someone who has:

• Qualifications in Aged Care and/or Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing skills desirable. Minimum of four years post graduate experience.
• Well-developed interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of RACS systems, ability to work autonomously and effectively within a multi-disciplinary health care team.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to be self-motivated.
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This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working With Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment.  

Employee and family benefits include: 

• Comprehensive learning and development program
• Flexible employment practices
• Salary packaging
• Extended employee assistance program (including support for family members)
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives
• Employee recognition program
• Free onsite parking.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.

For further information on the role please refer to the position description.  Applications are to be submitted online.

The Position

Title:  Oral Health Therapist

Department:  Dental

Hours per fortnight:  76hrs

Status:  Permanent Full Time

Applications are sought from suitably qualified  Oral Health Therapist to work in the  Dental Department at Echuca Regional Health. 

Key responsibilities include:

•      Ensure the delivery of best practice, safe, high quality care and client focused dental services within a public dental clinic.
•      Ensure appropriate client referral to more experienced dental practitioners and dental specialists.
•      Embed a value-based health care approach to service provision.

Our team requires someone who has:

• Qualifications in Oral Health Therapy     
• Proven experience as a Oral Health Therapist     
• High-level awareness of safe dental practice.        
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practice dentistry.      
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team  

This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working With Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment.  

Employee and family benefits include: 

• Comprehensive learning and development program
• Flexible employment practices
• Salary packaging
• Extended employee assistance program (including support for family members)
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives
• Employee recognition program
• Free onsite parking.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.

For further information on the role please refer to the position description.  Applications are to be submitted online.

• An exciting opportunity exists for an energetic person looking for a career opportunity as a Clinical Psychologist.

• Echuca Regional Health is a dynamic and growing health service with a strong commitment to teaching and learning

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging

• Ongoing full time position

Applications are sought from a suitably qualified Grade 2 Clinical Psychologist with a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Clinical Psychologist to work in the Community Services Division at Echuca Regional Health.

Key responsibilities include:

• Direct care provision in the ambulatory care setting, with potential consultation within the acute and sub-acute environment at the health service;
• Mentoring and clinical supervision.

Leadership Our team requires someone who has:

• Qualifications in Clinical Psychology;
• Proven experience as a generalist clinician;
• High-level awareness of  contemporary clinical practice;
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement and person-centred care .

The position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and provision of a Working With Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment.

 How to Apply:

Please take the time to read the position description attached to this advertisement. 

Your application must outline how your skills, knowledge and personal attributes relate to the key selection criteria.

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. If you experience technical difficulty please contact: Sarah Brownhill on 03 5485 5135

If you require access to a computer to complete your online application please contact our Education Department: 03 5485 5286.

Applications must include:

1. A covering letter;
2. Resume;
3. Completed online questionnaire;
4. A document addressing the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description
5. Three professional referees.

 Enquiries about the position should be directed to Fiona Clark, on (03) 5485 5800 or Cynthia Opie, on: (03) 5485 5044 or 0409 945 588

GRADE ONE PHYSIOTHERAPIST

• Full time position available for experienced Grade 1 physiotherapist

• Opportunity to be exposed to a wide variety of work areas

• Friendly and supportive department with a strong focus on professional development

• Social and inclusive team both inside and outside working hours

Echuca Regional Health is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated grade one physiotherapist to work within our Physiotherapy team. This job is perfect for an experienced grade one looking to consolidate key skills required as a practicing clinician.

The successful applicant will join a supportive and passionate physiotherapy team with a strong commitment to life-long learning and patient centred care.

This position is supported by mentoring from senior staff with a wide breadth of experience in many clinical areas, includes regular in-services and many opportunities for professional development.

Areas of work include:

• Inpatient wards including orthopaedic and general surgery, maternity, paediatrics, general medicine and high dependency unit
• Inpatient rehabilitation and transition care program
• Community Rehabilitation Centre
• Community outpatients
• Women’s health and Antenatal education
• Paediatrics
• Emergency department and short stay unit
• Aged Care

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining a clinical load appropriate to level of experience
• Contributing to the day to day operation / functioning of the Physiotherapy department including participation in the weekend and public holiday roster
• Demonstrating evidence based physiotherapy practice and contributing to a culture of evidence based practice within the departmentOur team requires someone who has:
• Qualifications in Physiotherapy and registration with AHPRA
• Proven experience as an effective team member
• Commitment to evidence based practice

This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check, Working with Childrens check and Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme Check prior to appointment.

Salary:            Allied Health Professionals Enterprise Agreement (2016-2020)

                       Physiotherapist Grade 1 (Year 3 – Year 7, VA4-AF13)

                       Salary Range – $66,851.20 - $81,286.40 plus super

How to Apply:

Please take the time to read the position description attached to this advertisement. 

Your application must outline how your skills, knowledge and personal attributes relate to the key selection criteria.

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. If you experience technical difficulty please contact: 1300 366 356 for assistance.

If you require access to a computer to complete your online application please contact our Education Department: 03 54855286.

Applications must include:

1. A covering letter;
2. Resume;
3. Completed online questionnaire; and
4. Two professional referees.

Enquiries about this position should be directed to Deb Chumbley, on: (03) 54855841 (Mon to Fri)

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. 

Applications close 26 December 2020.