Role
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This is a fixed-term position at FTE within the Children's Cancer Centre.
You will be responsible for:
1. Providing an integrated non-pharmacological procedural pain management program, aimed at minimising distress and anxiety associated with medical procedures and the hospital environment, and facilitating effective coping through a range of evidence-based interventions.
2. Providing play-based interventions to assist adjustment to hospitalisation and promote healthy development for infants and children undergoing medical oncology treatment.
Classification for the will range from PT75 to PT78 (base salary $101, per annum pro rata to $107, per annum pro rata, plus superannuation).
Classification for the will range from PT67 to PT70 ($88, per annum pro rata to $101, per annum pro rata, plus superannuation).
What you'll achieve:
3. Provide supportive relationships, emotional support, information and role modelling to parents and families to foster appropriate interaction with children in a hospital setting
4. Actively contribute, as an individual and as a member of a team, to the continuous improvement of health care quality and patient safety
5. Provide child centred, family focused care through partnership with parents/ families
Your skills and experience:
6. Hold a tertiary qualification in Education or relevant discipline.
7. Current VIT/AHPRA/Professional Association registration.
8. Relevant work experience is essential in a relevant discipline.
9. Substantial clinical experience, with specialist knowledge in Child Life Therapy (Grade 3 applicants)
If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description, Grade 2, Grade 3.
About the Department:
The RCH Children's Cancer Centre (CCC) is the largest partner in the Victorian Paediatric Integrated Cancer Services (PICS) and is a member of the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Care program. T The RCH CCC comprises: an inpatient ward with designated bone marrow transplant beds; a day oncology unit; outpatient clinic area including allied health facilities; a dedicated oncology pharmacy; a family facility; a research program with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities; a clinical trials office and an administrative centre.
What we offer:
10. Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
11. Professional development and special events.
Other Requirements:
12. Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
13. Valid Working with Children Check
14. Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure
Application Process:
15. To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.
16. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
17. For more information about this position please contact Cinzia De Luca, Acting Psycho-oncology Coordinator, Ph: 03 9345 5867, Email: .
Why work at the RCH?
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption
Are you ready to join our team?
Apply online by clicking on the “ Apply” button
Applications close 28 August 2024