Psychologist - Senior (Aged Care), Queensland Health
Deliver high level evidence based psychological services and clinical leadership within a collaborative multidisciplinary framework across a range of settings (home, hospital, residential).
The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Psychologist - Senior (Aged Care) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our ******-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
Deliver advanced psychology/neuropsychology care for complex patient needs
Independently exercise clinical judgement in decision making and clinical management
Provide expert advice, supervision and service leadership in relation to psychology within the multidisciplinary team
Implement and monitor quality standards, health and safety policies
Drive quality, governance, data improvement and patient advocacy
About you
Tertiary degree in Psychology
AHPRA Registration
Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
Driver Licence
Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Flexible work options
Salary Packaging
Modern Facilities
Diverse Work Culture
*****% super
17.5% leave loading
Temporary part time (60.8 hrs p.f. (up to six months with possibility for extension)
Base salary ranging from $***** - $***** per hour
About Us
Geriatric Evaluation and Management in the Home (GEMITH) is a hospital substitution model of care where the primary clinical purpose or treatment goal is improvement in the functioning of a patient with multi-dimensional needs associated with the medical conditions related to aging.
Hospital in the Home (HITH) services provide multi-disciplinary team care which aims to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient client and family focused health care services, primarily in community setting including patient homes, workplaces, with some centre-based service delivery.
Interim Care is a subacute service at Woodlands Aged care facility and Interim Care Nerang based at Earlhaven Lodge.
These patients are awaiting placement or assessments/legal requirements to be completed.
About Gold Coast Health
Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
More than **** beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 5 January ****
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment.
Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
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