St Vincent’s Health Australia Hiring for Victorian Viral Hepatitis Educator Job at Melbourne Full Time

• Fixed Term, part time role available for 3 months (0.6 – 0.8 FTE, negotiable)

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging

• Fitzroy location

About the Role

You will provide workforce development, education, advice and support for health professionals and community health workers, working with or caring for people with viral hepatitis throughout Victoria. It aims to improve their knowledge, skills and attitudes and therefore their capacity to care for people with, or at risk of viral hepatitis.

• Develop, manage, deliver and evaluate hepatitis B, hepatitis C and infection control specific workforce development services for health professionals throughout Victoria

• Manage, initiate and develop accurate and relevant education programs and resources

• Provide telephone support for health professionals and provide information regarding the clinical management of viral hepatitis and infection control issues

• Incorporate training on communication, health literacy, cultural competence and other approaches that influence clinical outcomes

• Participate in research and resource development

Classifications for this position will range from ZA7-ZA8 ($115,806 – $118,606 per annum) pro rata.

Your Contribution

• Registration with APHRA – Division 1 Registered Nurse

• Postgraduate qualifications in nursing, education, Hepatology, AOD or Public Health

• Experience in adult education

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with the Hepatitis sector, peak bodies and external organisations working in hepatitis education

• Work collaboratively with the Hepatitis sector, peak bodies and external organisations working in hepatitis educatio

• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain

What we offer

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!

• Employee Assistance Program

• Ability to join Fitness Passport – Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

• Staff Health Centre

• CBD Location, close to Public Transport and close to lots of car parks

• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

• Career development & advancement encouraged

• Culture of continuous improvement

About Gastroenterology Department

This role is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services. It is based within the team in the Gastroenterology Department. It is a state-wide position that entails travel around Victoria and has a high degree of autonomy and responsibility.

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Review the following documents:

JR121705_Position Description Victorian Viral Hepatitis Educator (Grade 5)- December 2021.pdf

Contact Details:

Gastroenterologist, Jacinta Holmes, [email protected]

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

12 February 2022 11:59pm

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.

For further information, visit https ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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