Smoking and Vaping Cessation Trainer - Sydney, Australia - St Vincent's Hospital Sydney
Description
Job Description:
Position Title: Smoking and Vaping Cessation Trainer
Employment Type: Maximum Term Part Time (until June 2026)
Hours per week: 24 hours
Position Grade: Health Education officer (Graduate/Non-Graduate)
Salary- $69,050- $110,326 , $60,373- $87,304 Pro rata base per annum
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Professional & Associated Staff Agreement 2022
Department Name: Alcohol and Drug Service, Darlinghurst Campus
About us:
St Vincent's Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.
Benefits of working at St Vincent's include:
• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent's Health Australia Network
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity to work in our state-wide Smoking Cessation Program as a trainer and educator.
The Smoking and Vaping Cessation Trainer will support the delivery of the Smoking and Vaping Cessation Training Strategic Plan , which aims to build capacity to improve the ability of clinical staff in NSW health settings and in Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council member services in delivering evidence-based tobacco smoking and nicotine vaping cessation advice. The Trainer will support the Program Co-Ordinator in the ongoing development of training material and then will implement smoking and vaping cessation training within Local Health Districts (LHDs).
Working with partner LHDs, the Trainer will provide support to LHD 'Community of Practice' by providing training, education and support to targeted clinicians and services.
The Trainer will also provide a range of other training activities to services working with priority populations across NSW, including state-wide webinar-based training.
As the position requires working across NSW, the program is able to support flexible work from home arrangements.
Our Culture:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.
Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022). Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.
About you:
We are seeking a skilled and energetic Smoking and Vaping Cessation Trainer who possess a passion for person centred care.
Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the 'Selection Criteria' as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent's Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.
Selection Criteria:
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent's Health Australia.
2. Demonstrated skills in implementing, facilitating and evaluating training and an ability to adapt to various training environments.
3. Relevant tertiary qualifications in health and/or experience working in the drug and alcohol field.
4. Demonstrated advanced computer literacy in MS office, with an emphasis on PowerPoint.
5. Demonstrated ability to work independently, determine priorities and manage competing priorities effectively.
6. Hold a current NSW Driver's License and have a willingness to travel to throughout New South Wales Local Health districts, including overnight stays.
7. Demonstrated knowledge in tobacco smoking, nicotine vaping and the cessation of tobacco smoking and nicotine vaping.
8. Proven effective communication skills (written, verbal and presentation) with a wide range of stakeholders.
Applications Close on 8 May 2024
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:
Review the following documents:
Position Description
Job Demands Checklist and Health Declaration
How to upload and address the selection criteria
Contact Details:
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Closing Date:
8 May :59pm
Reconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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