We are looking for a focused Health Professional Level 4 to join our stellar team at ACT Government in Australian Capital Territory.
Growing your career as a Full Time Health Professional Level 4 is a great opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in leadership, communication and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Health Professional Level 4 at ACT Government today!

Closes: 16 February 2023

Classification: Health Professional Level 4
Salary: $114,928 - $123,710 plus superannuation
Position No: 60278 - 028IB
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 02 February 2023
Contact Officer: Luke Streitberg on View email address on jobs.act.gov.au or Show phone number

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

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary, and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website:

The CHS Medical Services Group (MSG) includes Medical Imaging, ACT Pathology, Pharmacy, Healthcare Technology Management, the Physician Training Office, the Medical Officer Support, Credentialing, Employment and Training Unit (MOSCETU), the GP Liaison Unit (GPLU) and the CHS Library.

The DPET Psychologist reports to the Director Prevocational Education and Training and has direct line management through the Executive Director of Medical Services. The position is responsible for Junior Medical Officers (JMOs) in their first two years following graduation (Post Graduate Year (PGY) 1 and 2).

The aim of the Staff Psychologist is to improve the wellbeing and mental health of the Junior Medical Officer cohort employed by Canberra Health Services and working within The Canberra Hospital. More specifically, the aim is to provide group and individual based education and training to the JMO’s employed by CHS on topics including wellbeing, self care, psychological resilience,



and management of personal distress and the effects of vicarious trauma. The Staff Psychologist will also provide team and individual based debriefing/support to JMOs following critical/traumatic incidents, with referral of individuals for ongoing care (from another health care provider) as required. The Staff Psychologist will also provide input and oversite to the development of mental health related policies and procedures related to the function of the DPET Office and the service it provides, in addition to training on debriefing, crisis management and critical incident debriefing to DPET and MOSCETU Team Members who may be

Provide high level qualified advice and support the design, development, and delivery of proactive team and organisational level staff psychological services for Junior Medical Officers in a stressful operational environment. and provide reports of activity and in the design input into the strategic planning for staff wellbeing.

Liaise with on-site Employee Assistance Program counsellors and other service providers to facilitate effective service provision.

Initiate, coordinate, and lead the implementation of clinical governance activity, quality improvement projects, research programs, and health promotion in areas relevant to service.

Undertaking other duties appropriate to this level of classification that contribute to the Directorate.

ABOUT YOU

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, or Questioning (LGBTIQ) are particularly encouraged to apply.

Behavioural Capabilities

- Have a passion for adult education and training




- Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change
- Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive
- Strong attention to details, reliable and punctual

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

Mandatory

- General registration with the Psychology Board of Australia under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience
- Postgraduate qualifications in medical education will be highly regarded
- The successful applicant will need to be available for occasional weekend and after-hours work, with access to flex time.
- CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record . Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates and contingencies.

Desirable

- Have an understanding of how the National Standards and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
- Fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in the CHS Exceptional Care Framework , Clinical Governance Framework , Partnering With Consumers Framework and all other related frameworks .

Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

- Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
- Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.
- Obtain a Compliance Certificate from OMU (Occupational Medicine Unit) relating to assessment, screening, and vaccination processes against specified infectious diseases.

Note: This is a permanent part time position at (19) hours per week. The above full-time salary will be pro-rata.

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Benefits of working as a Health Professional Level 4 in Australian Capital Territory:

● Learning opportunities
● Opportunities to grow
● Competitive salary

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