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With the opening of the Ripley hospital there will be further expansion of Geriatric services to include a Cognitive Assessment and Management (CAM) Unit and Acute Care of Elderly (ACE) unit.

The successful applicant will provide clinical care to patients on a day-to-day basis and lead multidisciplinary team to ensure the provision of patient centred care.

• Multiple Permanent Part-time opportunities!

Job details

About the role

This position is responsible for the provision of specialist Geriatric services to the highest practical standards to patients in the Older Person population in the West Moreton region which includes providing care to the patients in the in-patient Geriatric Unit, OPERA consultative services to general medical and surgical wards and Older Persons Mental Health, Ortho-geriatric service, specialised Geriatric clinics and participating in an on-call roster.

Older Person Services at Ipswich and Ripley Hospitals comprise the following combined in-house and community services:

• Co-located Geriatric Evaluation and Management and Complex discharge planning inpatient units
• Orthogeriatric Service
• Older Person Evaluation Review and Assessment (OPERA) consultation service
• Geriatric Specialist Out-patient Service
• Residential Aged Care Support Service
• Geriatric Evaluation and Management in Hospital in the Home (GEMHITH)
• Geriatric Emergency Department Intervention (GEDI) team

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills which allow effective communication in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety and quality assurance initiatives, as well as the ability to conduct audits and data analysis of key outcome measures.
• Experience in relevant areas of inpatient and outpatient care.
• A sound knowledge of contemporary Human Resource issues including time management, Workplace Health & Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity, Anti-discrimination, and Code of Conduct.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link  

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

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

Documents

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

• WM635534_05 Staff Specialist Geriatrics_ Ripley (PDF, 237KB)
  Role Description
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants