This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service and be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology, excellence in health care, teaching, research and empowering our people to be the best in serving our community. Make every day different by joining our Integrated Medicine, Child and Youth Services team. We have a current vacancy as Sleep Technologist.

Job details

The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.

Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.

About us:

Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

About you:

In your new role you will…

• Possess an ability to provide a competent level of experience, knowledge, expertise and skill in polysomnography and ventilation therapies including, but not limited to, set-up of Polysomnography, performing clinical tasks, mask fitting, observing Polysomnography overnight, and determining optimal therapeutic Continuous Positive Airways Pressures (CPAP).
• Demonstrate an ability to work independently and accurately to apply established methods and procedures in completing routine polysomnographic and ventilation therapy tasks including the ability to complete more complex tasks under the guidance of more experienced practitioners.
• Demonstrate communication skills including the ability to liaise with patients and their families, other health professionals, supervisors, students and researchers, in an effective and professional manner. Experience in a cross-cultural setting is advantageous.

About your opportunity:

In this position you will independently perform a routine level of clinical polysomnographic and mechanical ventilatory support tasks within the Sleep Disorders Centre and in accordance with prescribed professional guidelines and ethical standards.

About your role:

• Perform overnight routine polysomnography and mechanical ventilatory therapy support tasks at a consistently high technical standard acquiring quality data in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards within well-established clinical guidelines and protocols ensuring best practice principles.
• Develop the competence and experience to undertake more complex polysomnographic and mechanical ventilatory support tasks.
• Apply good communication skills to work co-operatively and effectively in a professional manner with team members, patients and their families during sleep investigations and ensure efficient and effective output of service.

Mandatory inclusion:

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

• Generous superannuation
• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness programs

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Why choose Cairns?

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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Documentation preparation guide (PDF, 251KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CAH560846 Role Description (PDF, 407KB)
  Role Description