* $43.61 | $54.51 incl 25% loading - ASC Grade 4
* Canberra
Applications close at 11:30 pm AEST Tuesday, June 24 (late applications will not be accepted).
The Australian Sports Commission is embarking on the Green and Gold decade. An exciting time filled with international sporting competitions on home soil, including the Men's and Women's Rugby World Cup, and culminating in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We have an ambitious new Strategic Vision and we need the best players on our team to help us deliver real results for the sporting sector and all Australians.
Are you up for the challenge?
About the team –
AIS Clinical Services provides system leadership and clinical support to Australia's high-performance system, including National Sporting Organisations (NSOs), the National Institutes Network (NIN), coaches and athletes. AIS Clinical Services operates on a flexible and agile model to provide the right support to the right athletes at the right time. All functions of AIS Clinical Services are aligned with ASC strategic objectives to achieve sustainable success of Australia's high-performance athletes in the international arena. AIS Clinical Services provides system leadership on matters of integrity, the health & welfare of athletes and excellence in delivery of clinical services.
About the role –
This role provides nursing support to the AIS Sports Medicine Department. You would report to the AIS Lead Physician, under guidance from the full-time AIS Registered Nurse. You would be required to:
1. Work autonomously to provide high-quality evidence-based nursing support to Australian high-performance athletes.
* Use clinical skill and knowledge to independently refer athletes, as appropriate, to medical practitioners.
* Conduct therapeutic and diagnostic activities as requested by and in collaboration with AIS medical practitioners.
* Contribute to monitoring and management of local infectious disease outbreaks, including collaboration as appropriate with Public Health Authorities.
* Provide nursing support as required to collaborative AIS clinical research projects.
* Provide travel health and immunisation services to the high-performance sport system.
* Contribute to the review of nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures to ensure evidence-based best practice.
* Assist in the provision of education sessions and training to athletes, coaches and high-performance sport partners in wound management, travel health and other relevant areas.
* Manage the storage and administering of medications and vaccines.
* Assist in the organising of referrals and external medical appointments.
2. Work collaboratively as part of a high performing team/organisation, establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with key internal and/or external stakeholders to deliver high quality business outcomes.
3. Actively promote and role model the ASC values of Excellence, Integrity, Respect and Teamwork, and contribute to positive organisational change, effective communication, and continuous improvement at the ASC.
About you –
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Registered Nurse with excellent attention to detail and professionalism.
The successful candidate will have:
* Current APHRA registration as a Registered Nurse
* Current basic life support (BLS) certificate
* Level 1 Anti-Doping e-learning course
* Previous experience working with athletes and adolescents preferred
* Proficiency in health assessment skills, in particular the ability to competently perform venepuncture, intravenous cannulation, conduct ECGs and conduct respiratory function testing is preferred
* Competency in fields relevant to sport and exercise medicine practice, including sports first aid, emergency care, wound management, infection control, administering of medication, reproductive and sexual health issues, provision of immunisations, and travel health issues
* Proficiency in the use of information management technology systems to inform clinical care management
* An understanding and knowledge of anti-doping issues, legislations, and related contemporary issues
* Demonstrated communication, interpersonal, and liaison skills with a proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with others
* A proven ability to effectively work as part of a small team
* The ability to establish good relationships with patients/athletes, their families, team support personnel, coaches, and other members of the sports medicine team
This position is offered as a CASUAL position.
Why work with us?
We have offices located in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney. Across all locations, we offer:
* Options for flexible working arrangements.
* Annual allowances towards training based on individualised career goals.
* Access to a customised ASC L&D calendar for ongoing professional and career development.
* Generous superannuation scheme with up to 15.4% employer contributions.
* Corporate discount on AIS Shop merchandise.
* Access to Clearinghouse for Sport, an information sharing platform for Sporting professionals.
Additionally, our Canberra campus offers:
* Free onsite parking
* Onsite facilities including café, dining hall, gym, and swimming pool.
* Priority placement for your children to access the award winning, onsite AIS Caretaker's Cottage Childcare Centre.
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact:
* Contact Officer: Richard Saw, Lead Physician
* Phone number: 02 6214 1204
* Email address:
Eligibility
* To be eligible for this position applicants are required to be Australian citizens only and must be able to obtain and maintain an AGSVA Security Clearance.
As part of the Commonwealth Child Safety Framework the ASC is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and leading the way in Child Safety across the sports sector. This position requires a Working with Vulnerable/Children People check to obtain employment.
Notes
* The ASC is committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with children to undergo screening processes prior to appointment.
* Should a merit pool be established for this position, it may be used to fill ongoing or fixed term opportunities as they arise within 18 months from the date advertised.
* The ASC operates under the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989 and is separate to the Public Service Act 1999. The ASC accepts most leave liability and recognition of prior service if you are currently employed at a Commonwealth agency.
* If you are experiencing issues or have any questions with the e-recruitment system, please contact the People & Culture Hub via email or phone (02) 6214 1328.
Acknowledgement of Country
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where its offices are located, the Ngunnawal people and recognises any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the people of the Yugambeh Nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. The ASC extends this acknowledgment to all the Traditional Custodians of the lands and First Nations peoples throughout Australia and would like to pay respects to all Elders past and present. The ASC recognises the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to society and sport in Australia and celebrates the power of sport to promote reconciliation and reduce inequality.
Application and Job Description
The Job Description can be downloaded from the attachment below. The application form will include these questions:
1. Referencing the job description, please describe why you believe you are suitable for this position, including listing your key relevant achievements (up to 750 words)
2. The ASC's shared values are respect, integrity, teamwork and excellence. Please describe which resonates with you and why (up to 300 words)
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