Staff Specialist Geriatrics

5 days ago

West Ipswich, Australia Queensland Government Full time

**About the role

This position is responsible for the provision of specialist Geriatric services to the highest practical standards to patients in the Older Person population in the West Moreton region which includes providing care to the patients in the in-patient Geriatric Unit, OPERA consultative services to general medical and surgical wards and Older Persons Mental Health, Ortho-geriatric service, specialised Geriatric clinics and participating in an on-call roster.

Older Person Services at Ipswich and Ripley Hospitals comprise the following combined in-house and community services:
Co-located Geriatric Evaluation and Management and Complex discharge planning inpatient units
Orthogeriatric Service
Older Person Evaluation Review and Assessment (OPERA) consultation service
Geriatric Specialist Out-patient Service
Residential Aged Care Support Service
Geriatric Evaluation and Management in Hospital in the Home (GEMHITH)
Geriatric Emergency Department Intervention (GEDI) team

About you

Demonstrated interpersonal skills which allow effective communication in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of safety and quality assurance initiatives, as well as the ability to conduct audits and data analysis of key outcome measures.
Experience in relevant areas of inpatient and outpatient care.
A sound knowledge of contemporary Human Resource issues including time management, Workplace Health & Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity, Anti-discrimination, and Code of Conduct.

Mandatory Requirements:
Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link

**Benefits**:
17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Professional development
Salary sacrificing options
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

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