Health Professional Level 4 - Canberra, Australia - ACT Government Health

ACT Government Health
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Health Professional Level - Palliative and cancer supportive care psychosocial professional lead

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Job Number:


02A07

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Description

Directorate

  • Canberra Health Services
    Branch
  • Palliative Care Services
    Section
  • Cancer and Ambulatory Support
    Position Number
  • 18945
    Position Title
  • Palliative and cancer supportive care psychosocial professional lead
    Classification
  • Health Professional Level 4
    Vacancy Type
  • Temporary Fulltime
    Vacancy Length
  • 12 months**Location
  • The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT
    Base Annual Salary
- $114,928 - $123,710
Contact OfficerClosing Date**- 26 April 2023
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together


Our Role:
to be a health service that is trusted by our community


Our Values:
Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind


POSITION OVERVIEW:


The Division of Cancer and Ambulatory Support (CAS) provides comprehensive cancer screening, diagnostic, assessment and treatment services in inpatient, outpatient and non-admitted treatment settings.

The division is also responsible for immunology, specialist palliative care, medical physics and radiation safety, walk in centres and organisational outpatient support through Central Intake, transcription, policy support and the Central Outpatients Department.


The Palliative Care Service at Canberra Health Services is a consult liaison service operating during business hours and services patients with palliative needs throughout the wider hospital campus.

The role of Palliative Care Nurse is a Registered Nurse Level 2 position. The position reports to the Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Consultant and is an integral member of the specialist team.

The position is a critical reference point for patients and families with complex nursing, medical and psychosocial needs relating to their overall diagnosis, treatment or adjusting to a new palliative care diagnosis.


The role also provides support and education for staff across diverse professional background and as such is a highly experienced professional.


Working closely with other disciplines in all wards in Canberra Hospital, the role provides leadership in nursing care of patients and their families or carers along with direct care of complex patients.

Services include facilitation of access to resources, responding to crisis and leadership in palliative care conversations.


DUTIES:

Under limited direction of the Palliative Care CNC you will:

  • Provide high level clinical assessment and palliative psychosocial interventions across a range of clinical areas, including individual and group work for patients and carers of patients with complex needs.
  • Participate as a referral point for health professionals in primary palliative care fields along with others members of the palliative care team as required.
  • Act as the professional lead for the psychosocial team within the Cancer Supportive care team.
  • Liaise with careers, service providers and other relevant individuals where required to enhance and improve clinical outcomes for clients.
  • Participate in the ongoing evaluation of the service, including quality improvement, policy analysis and development, and contribute to research to support evidence based practice.
  • Practice in accordance with the relevant professional body's code of conduct, e

g:

The Australian Association of Social Workers _Code of Ethics_ or the Psychology Board of Australia's Code of Ethics including but not limited to participating in supervision and continuing professional development.


  • Undertaking other duties as directed, within the approved scope of clinical practice ensuring the delivery of highquality person and family centred, safe and highquality patient care.

ABOUT YOU:


Behavioural Capabilities

  • Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive
  • Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients' needs
- ability to prioritise workloads

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to perform novel, complex, critical or difficult tasks with professional supervision
  • Ability to provide consultation, supervision and training of other staff, as directed

Position Requirements/Qualifications:


Mandatory:


For Social Work:


  • Tertiary qualifications in Social Work
  • Current membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
  • Experience in Clinical Supervision
  • Previous experience/qualifications in group facilitation
  • A minimum of 5 years experience post bachelor degree qualification in Social Work
  • Holds or is working towards a post graduate qualification in a relevant field

For Psychology:


  • General Psychology registration with AHPRA
  • A minimum of 5 years experience post registration
  • Hold or is working towards postgraduate qualification in a relevant field

Desirable:


  • Area of Practice Endorsement e.g. Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology or
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