The Royal Children's Hospital's (RCH) Vision is "A world where all kids thrive". RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children's Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation. RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas.This role is for a Newborn Hearing Screener/Administrative Assistant with the Victorian Infant Hearing Screening Program. The successful candidate will be employed for 18 hours per fortnight by The Royal Children's Hospital to conduct newborn hearing screening in maternity hospitals located in Geelong and the surrounding region.Responsibilities of the role:Carrying out hearing screens on newborn babies following VIHSP protocols and proceduresCommunicating accurately and sensitively with parentsPreparing and maintaining both paper and electronic documentation, including navigation across a number of IT platformsKeeping accurate records of screen results including computer data entryTravel to other VIHSP locationsTo be successful in the role, you will have:Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and professional demeanourHigh attention to detailExcellent organisational, time management and prioritising skillsComputer skills, including capacity to navigate a number of IT programsCapacity to achieve excellent newborn hearing screening competence during the in-person onsite training programIf you think you possess the right skills and experience, we encourage you to apply on our website now!The contact person for the position is Linda Burnett, Area Manager, on 0435 961 867 (during business hours).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.Are you ready to join our team?Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" button.
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