CRVCID653696
Before you apply for
this position, please read the attached job application information
sheet which contains important information.
This is where
jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice
finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community
taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then South
Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to
start!
This is a
recruitment pool for Permanent Full Time / Part Time, Fixed Term
Full Time / Part Time and Casual appointments with the possibility
of extensions and/or permanency.
Job
Description
Respiratory Scientist provide a
quality and timely diagnostic service in pulmonary physiology for
inpatients and Outpatients that is up to date and responsive to the
needs of the patients and their physicians. This includes
performing specialised tests, maintaining equipment and consumable
supplies, analysing results and practicing quality assurance.
Participation in ongoing educational and research activities is an
integral part of the role.
Respiratory
Sleep Scientist conducts and analyse polysomnographic
investigations for sleep disorders; contribute to administering the
sleep disorders service; support the management of patients on
therapy; participate in research.
Both
positions have excellent Education, Training and Competency
Programs to assist with gaining the required skills to perform
competently in the roles.
Whilst
Respiratory and Respiratory Sleep Scientists are two different
positions operating in different Laboratories, both positions fall
under the same Chief Respiratory and Sleep Scientist who oversees
both functional areas. This creates possibilities for future
movement between these two positions should the vacancies be
available, offering greater professional development growth
opportunities.
Suitable
applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be
made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from
this pool until 31/05/2026.
Fiona Stanley
Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital offering a range of
health services including the State Rehabilitation Service, a
comprehensive cancer centre, purpose-built mental health unit,
maternity, paediatric and neonatal services, and the State Adult
Burns Service. FSH also delivers specialised services such as heart
and lung transplantations and hyperbaric medicine.
SMHS delivers
quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a
catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across
the southern half of Perth.
Our vision is
Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about
SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.
Our Values
guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and
employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from
culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI
communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever
your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and
family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider
bringing your expertise to our workforce.
Want
to know more? We encourage you to contact Danae Symes,
Senior Respiratory and Sleep Scientist in Charge at danae.symes@health.wa.gov.au.
If
you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions
below:
Your
application should include:
- A copy
of your current CV.
- A
statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3
pages.
- The
names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can
attest to your suitability for this role.
These
documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying
online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online
application process as you will be required to answer various
questions and attach your documentation.
If you
experience difficulties while applying online, please contact
Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during
business hours.
Employee
Benefits
Our employees
enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with
operational requirements):
- Professional Development
Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
- Flexible
working arrangements
- Flexible
leave arrangements
- Other
professional and location-based allowances
- For
further information click
here.
Eligibility
Are
you eligible? To be eligible for appointment, applicants
must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be
an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live
and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent
appointments).
A Health
embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of
discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to
growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s
Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality,
Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this
position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to
apply.
WA Health
engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health
policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening
and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees
may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and
past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
This vacancy
is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC)
Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website
at:
https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date
will not be accepted.
LATE
OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
