Job Description Location: Melbourne | Parkville
Job type: Full Time - Fixed Term
Organisation: The Royal Children's Hospital
Salary: $92,627 - $104,811
Occupation: Medical and Nursing
Reference: 12444
About the Role
This is a Fixed Term Full Time position to cover Parental Leave for approximately 11 months, at 80 hours per fortnight within the Critical Care division. You will be responsible for providing support to all staff who work within PIPER- Retrieval service /The Emergency department and Neonatal Intensive Care unit (Butterfly Ward). At RCH we are focused on our people including their psychological wellbeing and their ability to be the very best version of themselves at work, which has a direct correlation to the care they provide to the patient's and their families. The primary purpose of this important role is to support our teams in ensuring we continue to build resilience by providing a variety of targeted interventions such as debriefing sessions, clinical education, reflective practice initiatives and mindfulness strategies.
What you'll achieve: Ongoing development of the role of staff psychologist within the hospital and liaise appropriately to develop effective and evidence-based staff support programs on an individual and group level, adapting to service needs as required Participate in clinical supervision in accordance with local procedures Actively participate and continue to contribute to continuous improvement and continuing education opportunities Demonstrate flexibility in prioritising duties, adapting to the needs and priorities of the team, department and broader RCH Your skills and experience: Completed an accredited Master or Doctoral programme in clinical psychology or health psychology recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia. (Note Master of Professional Psychology qualification does not meet this criteria) Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (Board) Continuously satisfy the Psychology Board of Australia's continuing professional development standards Uphold the Psychology Board of Australia's Code of Ethics Hold an Area of Practise Endorsement with the Board in clinical psychology or health psychology Hold Board - approved supervisor status, including Board approval as a 'Registrar Programme Principal Supervisor' Have experience in clinical practice in the area of paediatric psychology Demonstrated experience in functioning independently as a psychologist and provision of a range of psychology services Demonstrated ability to supervise clinical staff and postgraduate students Knowledge of the psychological impact of severe health issues within the paediatric setting and the impact this has on adults/ healthcare workers What we offer: Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay! Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities Staff Wellbeing Hub Other requirements: Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain Valid Working with Children Check Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain Compliance with RCHs "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure Application process:
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!
For more information about this position please contact Sheri Waldron, Director of Clinical Operations, Division of Critical Care Ph: 9345 5455 Email:****** Why work at the RCH? RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability. It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children's Hospital.
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Applications close 21 November 2024
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