Trainee Donation Specialist Nursing Coordinator | Full-time Temporary

Closes: 08 April 2021

Classification: Registered Nurse Level 3.1
Salary: $108,237 – $112,691 plus superannuation
Position No: 50964 – 01V1J
Directorate:
Advertised (Gazettal date): 23 March 2021
Contact Officer: Nadia Burkolter on or

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

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)—a catchment of approximately 400, 000 people. It also services the surrounding Southern New South Wales region which includes the Bega Valley, Bombala, Cooma-Monaro, Eurobodalla, Goulburn, Mulwaree, Palerang, Queanbeyan, Snowy River, Upper Lachlan Shire and the Yass Valley.

CHS administers a range publicly funded health facilities, programs and services including but not limited to:

The Canberra Hospital: a modern 600-bed tertiary hospital providing trauma services and most major medical and surgical sub-specialty services.

University of Canberra Hospital Specialist Centre for Rehabilitation, Recovery and Research: a dedicated and purpose-built rehabilitation facility, with 140 inpatient beds, 75-day places and additional outpatient services.

Four Walk-in Centres: which provide free treatment for minor illness and injury.

Six community health centres: providing a range of general and specialist health services to people of all ages.

A range of community based health services including Early Childhood Services, Youth and Women’s Health, Dental Health, Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Services.

Overview of the Work Area and Position

The trainee Donation Specialist Nursing Coordinator will work in collaboration with the Agency Manager and Donation Specialist Nursing Coordinators. They will work on a range of clinical processes, education and awareness raising activities, in accordance with nationally consistent programs and protocols to optimise organ and tissue donation within the ACT. The trainee will also collaborate with the DonateLife ACT multidisciplinary team to optimise organ and tissue donation for transplantation.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Mandatory:

Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Current drivers’ licence

Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

have an understanding of how the indicators align with this role.

fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in the , , and .

Desirable:

Post-registration qualifications in a critical care specialty or a minimum of five years postgraduate experience in a critical care area.

Comply with CHS Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy, (OMU).

Note: This is a temporary position available for up to 12 months. This position requires occasional after hours and weekend work.

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This is a temporary position available for up to 12 months.

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