Duties: Accountable and responsible for the delivery of care to patients and their families. The RN/RM must demonstrate the necessary skills, knowledge to provide care relevant to the patient's needs. The RN/RM will work within the framework of the Transformational Model for Professional Practice and support the enhancement of nursing practice by applying the characteristics of hardiness through commitment, control and challenge, by accepting and responding to changing circumstances, demonstrating and empowered, positive and confident behaviour and attitude.
Essential Minimum Qualifications: Registered as a Midwife with the Nurses Board of South Australia and who holds a current practicing certificate.
Special Conditions: Several positions are available working permanent full time, part time and casual (and salary will be adjusted according to the hours worked). Casual positions attract a 20% casual loading.
Location: Adelaide Metro
Award: Nurses (South Australian Public Sector) Award 2002
Department: Human Services (Women's and Babies' Division)
Enquiries to: Cathie Scott, Women's and Babies' Division, telephone 81617722, email scottc@wch.sa.gov.au
Applications to: Ms Sue Johnson, A/Manager, Recruitment & Retention, Staff Support Services, Women's and Children's Hospital, 72 King William Road, North Adelaide, 5006, telephone 8161 7249, email recruit@wch.sa.gov.au
Note: Applicants are required to forward an original application (plus 3 copies) and include the name, address and contact number of three referees. Applicants are required to address the person specification's essential and desirable requirements in their application, and provide a detailed paragraph on each dot point to demonstrate their achievement in that area. The WCH requests that applicants clearly state their current employee status within the Public Service.
Duties: The Palliative Care Coordinator is responsible for the organisation and coordination of community palliative care services to the Lower North Region. The position will provide clinical leadership and consultancy to staff in all settings and other services providers. The position is responsible for building the capacity of services and the community of Lower North to support the needs of clients, families and carers of people who have a life threatening illness. This includes organisational capacity building through staff and service development; Advocating for the needs of the target group through collaboration with community groups, government and non government organisations and ensuring that primary health care philosophies and principles are utilised in service development.
Essential Minimum Qualifications: Registered as a General Nurse with the Nurses Board of South Australia and who holds a current practicing certificate.
Special Conditions: This is a part time position working 0.5 full time equivalent and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.
Location: York Peninsula & Mid North
Award: Nurses (South Australian Public Sector) Award 2002
Eligibility: Non Public Sector Employees May Apply
Department: Human Services (Burra Clare Snowtown Health Service Lower North Community Health Service)
Enquiries to: Ms Katie Burford, Lower North Community Health Service, telephone 88426555, email burford.katie@saugov.sa.gov.au
Applications to: Ms Lyndall Fowler, Manager, Lower North Community Health Service, PO Box 647, Clare SA, 5453, telephone 8842 6555, email Fowler.Lyndall@saugov.sa.gov.au
Note: Applicants are requested to forward an original application plus two copies and include the name, address and contact number of three professional referees. Applicants are required to address the job and person specification in their application.
Closing Date: 31 Jan 2003
NURSING OFFICERS (Continued)
RN2
DIABETES NURSE EDUCATOR
(PART TIME) (TEMPORARY UP TO 30/06/2003) (Advt)
($48716/50634)
Vacancy No. T5/2003
Duties: The purpose of the position is to provide diabetes consultancy services to residents of Kangaroo Island that contribute to improved health using the principles of primary health care, working within a multidisciplinary community health team. The position is responsible for addressing diabetes issues and strategies including community awareness, needs assessment, illness prevention and health promotion through participation with the community, team members and other agencies.
Essential Minimum Qualifications: Registered as a General Nurse with the Nurses Board of South Australia and who holds a current practicing certificate. Accredited Diabetes Nurse Educator.
Special Conditions: This is a part time position working 12 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked. Some out of hours work may be required. Must hold a current driver's licence. Will be required to travel between the various Community Health locations within the region. Some intrastate and interstate travel may be required.
Location: Kangaroo Island
Award: Nurses (South Australian Public Sector) Award 2002
Eligibility: Non Public Sector Employees May Apply
Department: Human Services (Kangaroo Island Health Service)
Applications to: Mr A Gardner, CEO/DON, Kangaroo Island Health Service, Esplanade, Kingscote, 5223, telephone 8553 4200, email Gardner.Andrew@saugov.sa.gov.au
Note: Applicants are requested to forward an original application plus two copies and include the name, address and contact number of three current referees. Applicants are required to address the essential and desired criteria in the person specification in their application. Job & Person Specifications are available from Lyndel Manuel, telephone 8553 4231 or email Manuel.Lyndel@saugov.sa.gov.au
Closing Date: 31 Jan 2003
RN2
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE (MEN'S HEALTH)
(PART TIME) (Advt)
($48716/50634)
Vacancy No. 7845/2002
Duties: Responsible for the establishment, co ordination, provision and evaluation of a professional, confidential Men's Health service within the region that has equitable access to all men to respond to specific needs and be able to meet the changing needs of the community. Facilitate a continuum of care philosophy through established links between primary and secondary health service providers.
Essential Minimum Qualifications: Registered as a Nurse with the Nurses Board of South Australia, with a current Annual Practicing Certificate. Current Drivers Licence. A certificate or degree in Men’s Health or intention to complete or commence appropriate qualifications. Experience in a community health setting.
Special Conditions: This is a part time position working 32 hours per week and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.
Location: Eyre Peninsula
Award: Nurses (South Australian Public Sector) Award 2002
Eligibility: Non Public Sector Employees May Apply
Department: Human Services (Mid West Health Service Community Health Service)
Enquiries and Applications to: Ms Bev Edmonds, Manager Community Services, Mid West Health Service, PO Box 112, Wudinna, 5652, telephone 08 8680 2254, email mwh.bevedmonds@bigpond.comn
Note: Please forward an original application plus three copies. Applicants should include the name, address and contact number of three current referees. Applicants to address the essential criteria in the Job Description.
Closing Date: 24 Jan 2003
NURSING OFFICERS (Continued)
RN2
DRUG AND ALCOHOL WORKER
(PART TIME) (CONTRACT APPOINTMENT FOR 2 YEARS) (Advt)
($48716/50634)
Vacancy No. C7847/2002
Duties: Responsible for the delivery and evaluation of a comprehensive specialist Alcohol and Other Drug Service aimed at prevention, intervention and harm minimisation.
Essential Minimum Qualifications: Registered as a Nurse with the Nurses Board of South Australia, with a current Annual Practicing Certificate.
Special Conditions: A current Driver's Licence is essential. This is a part time position working 32 hours per week and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked. The position is offered a 0.4 and contracted for 2 years. Some out of hours work may be required. Salary sacrificing is available to employees.
Location: Eyre Peninsula
Award: Nurses (South Australian Public Sector) Award 2002
Eligibility: Non Public Sector Employees May Apply
Department: Human Services (Mid West Health Service Community Services)
Enquiries and Applications to: Ms Bev Edmonds, Manager Community Services, Mid West Health Service, PO Box 112, Wudinna, 5652, telephone 08 86802254, email mwh.bevedmonds@bigpond.com
Note: Please forward an original application plus three copies. Applicants should include the name, address and contact number of three current referees. Applicants should address the essential criteria in the job description.
Closing Date: 24 Jan 2003
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES STREAM
PSO1/
RN2
MENTAL HEALTH WORKER
(PART TIME) (TEMPORARY UP TO 12 MONTHS) (Advt)
($36116/46338)
($48716/50634)
Vacancy No. T6/2003
Duties: The Mental Health Worker, is a member of the multi disciplinary Health and Wellbeing team, utilising a primary health care approach. The Mental Health Worker works collaboratively with the Mental Health Liaison Nurse, MBSMH to achieve the project outcomes of the Mental Health in patient Project. The Mental Health Worker will provide a range of services, including inpatient assessments and management, discharge planning, case management, counselling and follow up care.
Essential Minimum Qualifications: Registered as a General Nurse with the Nurses Board of SA. Holds a current practising certificate and a Psychiatric Nursing Qualification, or Occupational Therapy. A Degree or other qualification which gives eligibility for registration as an Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker. An appropriate Degree in Social Work or an equivalent qualification approved by the Commissioner for Public Employment, or Psychology – Registered Psychologist (Graduates without registration cannot advance beyond 3rd increment PSO1).
Special Conditions: This is a part time position working 48 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked. Some out of hours work. Current South Australian Drivers Licence and a willingness to drive is essential. Participate in special projects as required.
Location: Murray Lands
Eligibility: Non Public Sector Employees May Apply
Department: Human Services (Murray Mallee Community Health Service)
Enquiries to: Ms V Hazel, Murray Mallee Community Health Service, telephone 8535 6800, email hazel.viv@saugov.sa.gov.au
Applications to: Ms L Thompson, Human Resources Consultant, Murray Bridge Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Inc., PO Box 346, Murray Bridge, 5253, telephone 8535 6777, email thompson.linda@saugov.sa.gov.au
Note: Applicants should obtain the Job and Person Specification and address the Person Specification. Applicants should also include the name, address and contact number of three (3) current work referees. Job and Person Specifications are available from Ms C Foster, telephone 8535 6800 or email foster.carmal@saugov.sa.gov.au
Closing Date: 31 Jan 2003
NURSING OFFICERS
RN2
CONTINENCE NURSE ADVISOR
(CONTRACT APPOINTMENT FOR 3 YEARS) (Advt)
($48716/50634)
Vacancy No. C7768/2002
Duties: To ensure appropriate assessment of the continence needs of community clients following referral, and to facilitate nursing management and support accordingly. Responsible for providing leadership and guidance with continence management. To participate in appropriate research to improve the current continence service.
Essential Minimum Qualifications: Registered as a General Nurse with the Nurses Board of South Australia and who holds a current practicing certificate.
Special Conditions: Some out of hours work is anticipated. Travel within the defined geographical region is expected. A current drivers licence and a willingness to drive is essential. Some overnight stays will be required.
Location: Flinders Ranges
Award: Nurses (South Australian Public Sector) Award 2002
Eligibility: Non Public Sector Employees May Apply
Department: Human Services (Port Augusta Hospital & Regional Health Services Inc)
Enquiries to: Ms Cathy Brook, Port Augusta Hospital & Regional Health Services Inc, telephone 8648 5706, email brook.cathy@nfwrhs.sa.gov.au
Applications to: Ms Denise Grantham, Human Resource Assistant, Port Augusta Hospital & Regional Health Services Inc, Hospital Road, Port Augusta, 5700, telephone 8648 5697, email grantham.denise@nfwrhs.sa.gov.au
Note: All applicants are required to address the Job Description in their application. Please forward an original application plus three copies. Applicants should include the name, address and contact number of three current referees. People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply. Further information on region and all vacant position listings can be obtained from our website www.nfwrhs.sa.gov.au.
