Role title:Nuclear Medicine Scientist
Role type:Permanent Full-time
Role grade:Level 3, Grade 3
Department and location:Theranostics and Nuclear Medicine
Salary:$135,396 p.a. + Super + Salary Packaging
Better and fairer care.
Always.We are St Vincent's Health Australia, Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by the Sisters of Charity in ****, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
About the role
Deliver high-quality patient care by performing all nuclear medicine procedures and therapy treatments under general supervision, in accordance with EPA Radiation Licence guidelines, including dose preparation, administration and patient monitoring post-treatment.
Provide operational and strategic support to the department, assisting the Chief MRS and Section Manager in achieving optimal service delivery and contributing to the planning and management of resources, patient throughput and departmental performance.
Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement, compliance with professional standards and evidence-based practice by participating in research, training and professional development activities for MRS staff and students.
Build strong collaborative relationships within the hospital, across St Vincent's Health Australia and externally with universities, professional bodies and other key stakeholders.
Ensure effective leadership, mentoring and professional oversight by guiding junior MRS staff, modelling appropriate behaviours and fostering open communication within the department.
Support organisational compliance and development by adhering to SVHA and SVHS policies, maintaining accurate and confidential patient records and engaging in succession planning, professional development and initiatives to improve departmental service delivery.
About you
Hold a Bachelor of Applied Science in Medical Radiation Science – Nuclear Medicine or equivalent qualifications recognised by the Medical Radiation Practice Board (MRPB).
Have a current NSW EPA radiation licence under the Radiation Control Act **** and current general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Possess a postgraduate diploma or higher qualification allied to your area of expertise, including (but not limited to) ultrasound, CT, QA, management, education, research or IT.
Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, with proven aptitude in complex problem solving and decision making both individually and as part of a team.
Have proven high-level communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills, with experience in applying quality improvement, industrial, risk management and WH&S principles.
Have previous clinical experience within Nuclear Medicine, with a demonstrated commitment to best practice, customer/patient services, continuing education and the ability to motivate and inspire staff to achieve organisational outcomes.
Why work at St Vincent's?
Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community.
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family via Fitness Passport.
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank.
Access to a government salary sacrifice programme to make a proportion of your salary tax-free.
Commitment to financial support for educational development, scholarship programmes and paid study leave.
About the hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincent's hospital, Darlinghurst.
A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location.
Surrounded by great cafés, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife and nearby glorious beaches.
Provides expert clinical care for at-risk people.
Closely partnered with universities and affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on campus.
Centres of excellence include heart and lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, HIV/AIDS, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug and alcohol services and correctional health.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
The role is only open to an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a holder of an Australian visa that grants work rights necessary for the role.
Pre-employment checks
Employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity and inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is 9 January ****.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills and experience align with each of the items listed in the "About you" section of this job advert.
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