Lymphoedema Practitioner

Overview

Lymphoedema Practitioner | Part-time 0.2 FTE

HELPING OUR COMMUNITY LIVE WELL. Ambulatory Services

- Part-time permanent 0.2 FTE (1 day a week)
- Flexible working arrangements

About the Role

The Lymphoedema Practitioner role encompasses an outpatient Lymphoedema Clinic and delivery of clinical services at Kyabram Health. The Lymphoedema Practitioner will be responsible for the provision of person-centred care coordination, including clinical assessment and treatment, self-management education, support and referral to consumers living with Lymphoedema, their carers and families. You will be responsible for managing and maintaining a client database, inclusive of waitlists and ongoing follow up needs of clients. Manage booking system with triaging of need based on referral, maintain a diary system of appointments within PAS with accurate referral codes to ensure accurate reporting data for service.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need a minimum of 2 years recent post graduate experience in clinical nursing or allied health specialty; demonstrated diverse and advanced communication skills, ability to be flexible in meeting individual patient, family and carer needs. You need to be able to work autonomously, whilst remaining part of the Cancer Services team and multidisciplinary team. Registration with APRHA in your current field and the National Lymphoedema Practitioners Register is a mandatory requirement.

What KDHS Can Offer You

KDHS is a compassionate, family friendly employer where every employee is a valued team member. Inclusive of a perfect work/life balance, KDHS also provides:

- A dynamic workplace
- Free onsite car parking
- Professional Development opportunities
- Salary Sacrifice/Packaging
- Employee Assistance Program
- Immediate Start option
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave

Further Information

Download a copy of the position description and contact Kelly Scorey, Ambulatory Services Manager on 03 5857 0376 or email KScorey@kyhealth.org.au

Annual vaccination against Influenza (where mandated) is a mandatory requirement for this role.

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. KDHS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

KDHS would like to acknowledge that we operate on Yorta Yorta land and wish to pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise our First Peoples as the Oldest Living Culture on the Planet and their connection to our lands and waterways.

Recruitment

Recruitment agencies should note that KDHS does not accept agency resumes. KDHS is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.

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