Practice Vacancies
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Allied Health Professional
General Practitioner at Asquith Medical Centre
Job location: Asquith Medical Centre, Asquith
About the role / key responsibilities: General practitioner required at a busy family practice. Position has become available due to doctor retiring.
About the Practice: Established for over 65 years. Doctor owned. AGPAL accredited. Establish yourself with a friendly and supportive team. Best practice software available and excellent management support. 70% Bulk billing and private available. Visit: www.asquithmedical.com.au for more information
Contract/temp/full-time/part-time: Full time or Part time.
Benefits: Fully computerised practice, hours flexible.
Key contact for application: Rosemary Wyatt
Contact Phone/email and desired email ‘subject’ line: Send you resume and cover letter to asquithmed@bigpond.com.au with the subject line “GP at Asquith Medical”.
Mental Health Clinician at YESS (previously Karrikin)
Job location: Chatswood with outreach across the Northern Sydney Region
About the role
The YESS Clinician role is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. The role involves the provision of comprehensive, evidence-based clinical case management, psychological and psychosocial interventions.
The overall aims of the mental health clinician position is:
- To provide early intervention in order to minimise the impact of severe mental illness on the normal developmental trajectory of the young person
- To minimise the subjective distress of young people and their families associated with the experience of early onset of severe or complex mental health conditions
- To screen and reduce the incidence of metabolic syndrome
- To enable both symptomatic and functional recovery from a first episode of illness
- To provide a responsive and seamless access to service for young people and their families/significant others.
- Provide mental health assessments, including completion of mental state examination, risk assessment, case formulations and an initial treatment plan
- Work collaboratively with consumers, their families/significant others and relevant service systems to respond appropriately to their mental health needs
- Participate in triaging/intake of new referrals to the service; establishing what mental health concerns are present, identifying risk factors, current supports available and negotiation of appropriate plans for each person referred to the service
- Provide positive consultation, liaison and linkage with internal and external service systems regarding the mental health needs of consumers of the service
- Provide indicated, care, support and intervention
About the Service:
Parramatta Mission offers community-managed programs and services. We work to assist people living with mental illness, family members or carers of people with mental illness, young people, those living in crisis (e.g. financial or emotional crisis), and vulnerable communities or groups. We also provide food, accommodation, and support services to assist the most vulnerable people in our community. This includes crisis and transitional accommodation, meals, and emergency food assistance.
The Northern Sydney Youth Enhanced Support Service is a mobile and assertive outreach treatment service. It provides multidisciplinary case management to young people aged 12 to 25 years old who reside in the Northern Sydney (NS PHN) region who have, or are at risk of, severe mental illness, and can be supported in a primary care setting.
This program focuses on supporting young people with an emerging borderline personality disorder, with moderate to severe anxiety, or with emerging mood, or eating disorders, that cannot access LHD services as they do not reach the LHD Mental Health Service’s threshold for care.
Contract/temp/full-time/part-time:
Full Time
Candidate requirements:
Key Selection Criteria
- Approved tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline, and membership with AHPRA or the appropriate professional body:
- Registered Nurse – Bachelor Degree in Nursing or equivalent, as well as Mental Health Nursing experience. Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Occupational Therapist – Bachelor Degree of Occupational Therapy, and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) to practice with the National Board.
- Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist – Registration as a psychologist under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act (2009). Current membership with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Social Worker – Approved degree in Social Work and membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
- Proven expertise in the application of evidence-based clinical practice within the mental health field. A minimum of 1-year relevant experience working with young people with emerging borderline personality disorders, those with moderate to severe anxiety, emerging mood, and eating disorders, and their families, in both a case management, and therapeutic role.
- An understanding of the stress-vulnerability model, and the recovery framework for young people
- Ability to effectively engage young people and their families, including the ability to be creative and flexible
- Demonstrated ability to collaboratively plan and coordinate individualised psychosocial interventions to meet the needs of young people, based on a case formulation approach within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to use relevant information technology, electronic recording systems, and data management tools
- Current NSW Drivers License
Benefits:
Access to salary packaging
Application deadline:
6.3.2020
Contact Phone/email and desired email ‘subject’ line:
Interested applicants should submit their applications addressing the above criteria to recruitment@parramattamission.org.au quoting ref: NSYESS – Clinician
Only shortlisted applicants who address all selection criteria will be contacted for interview.
Allied Health Practitioners and Medical Specialists wanted for Roseville practice
Allied Health Practitioners and Medical Specialists seeking a practice room in a centrally located and purpose built commercial centre in Roseville are invited to enquire.
The Rose Health Centre is strategically located around a main transport hub with the Roseville train station opposite, bus stop just a few metres walk, car parking spaces at the rear and disabled/ambulance transport provided off Pacific Highway. There are large signage opportunities to over 6 lanes of Pacific Highway traffic with thousands of cars passing daily providing unbeatable promotion for your practice. Designed to complement your practice with premium fixtures and fittings and flexible configuration of suites with plumbing facilities and access to gas.
Contact: rosevhcc@gmail.com for more information.
Mental Health Clinician, Registered Nurse, Social Worker and/or Psychologist/Occupational Therapist – Warekila Adult Mental Health Service
Full time 1.0 FTE for a 12 month temporary position. Warekila is an exciting new adult intervention program operating throughout the whole of Northern Sydney area. Warekila is a mobile assertive outreach treatment service for people diagnosed with severe and complex mental illnesses. The role offers an experienced clinician the opportunity to make a real difference in the lived experience of our consumers.
Clinician, Youth Early Support Service Northern Sydney – Full Time
Parramatta Mission offers community-managed programs and services. We are largely funded by the Commonwealth and NSW governments, and we work to assist people living with mental illness, family members or carers of people with mental illness, young people, those living in crisis (e.g. financial or emotional crisis), and vulnerable communities or groups.
The Clinician role is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. The role involves the provision of comprehensive, evidence-based clinical case management, psychological, and psychosocial interventions. The role involves the coordination of comprehensive, evidence-based clinical care coordination, psychological, and psychosocial interventions, consistent with the model of care.
VR General Practitioner
Job location: Newport, NSW
About the role / key responsibilities: VR GP wanted to replace retired GP at a longstanding fully accredited General Practice in Newport with a large patient base. Mostly private billing.
Contract/temp/full-time/part-time: Contract or full-time or part-time
Benefits: Flexible hours with negotiable financial arrangements. No weekend or after hours work. Dedicated room available.
Contact Phone/email: practicemanager-nmc@westnet.com.au 0414 184 500 / 0415 927 669
VR GP | Private Billing | 1-3 days a week | Holistic and integrative medicine
Posted 31st Jan 2020
We are a well-established, non-corporate, GP owned practice located in Avalon and we take a holistic and integrative approach to medicine.
With an established patient base we offer private billings, great rates and a competitive % plus flexible work arrangements (ideally 1-2 days per week).
Located in the Avalon Beach area of Sydney’s Northern Beaches our well-established Practice sees the full range of clinical presentations and our patient base is affluent, motivated and well engaged with our holistic and integrative approach to medicine.
Clinical presentations including;
- Holistic Medicine
- Mental Health
- Wellness and Health Coaching
- Nutrition
- Acupuncture
As a GP within our Practice you’ll be supported by friendly and very experienced staff including a Practice Manager, Receptionist staff and dedicated Nurses. Our collegiate clinical team also includes allied health practitioners, a dentist and visiting specialists, we also provide training in integrative through the The Australasian Integrative Medicine Association (AIMA).
Benefits:
- Well established GP owned Practice
- Competitive rates with a wage guarantee
- Holistic & Integrative Medicine
- Supportive and friendly staff
- Diverse presentations
- AIMA training
- Flexible work arrangements
To be considered for this position it is ESSENTIAL that you;
- hold FRACGP/FACRRM or equivalent
- have unrestricted Medicare claiming privileges within a non DPA/DWS location
- enjoy working within a professional collegiate environment
- have unrestricted work rights (Citizenship or PR)
For more information on this position please contact Mike Little via email mike@mlhealthcare.com.au or call 0422 658 414
Medical Receptionist
(Posted 25th February)
Job location: Balmoral Street, Hornsby
About the role / key responsibilities: Reception, checking in patients, identifying patients, billing, faxing, scanning, filing, supporting clinical staff, supporting practice manager, cleaning, ordering and managing stock
About the Practice: Well establish bulk billing practice. General health, mental health, chronic disease management, skin cancer, children’s/family/men’s/women’s health, immunizations
Contract/temp/full-time/part-time: Part Time
Candidate requirements: Minimum 2 year experience, immediate start, best practice experience, first aid/CPR
Application deadline: 26/02/2020
Key contact for application: Tori Covic (Practice Manager)
Email: tori.covic@gmail.com
Experienced Perinatal Psychologist/Mental Health Social Worker to work at Gidget House Manly
(Posted 3rd February 2020)
We’re looking for Clinical Psychologists, Registered Psychologists or accredited Mental Health Social Workers to deliver face to face psychological support at our newly established Gidget House site in Manly. Our specialist perinatal (conception to one year postpartum) clinicians provide a wide range of individual, couple and parent-infant therapies to women and their partners. In addition to pre-conception counselling, we offer services to those experiencing, or at risk of developing, perinatal depressive, anxiety and trauma or stressor-related disorders. Support is also provided to women and their partners who have experienced a pregnancy or childbirth-related loss, e.g. stillbirth, miscarriage or termination.
The service is delivered through Medicare’s Better Access initiative and the remuneration for all clinicians is therefore the affiliated Medicare Rebate. The Foundation offers:
- Full-time or multiple part time contractor positions.
- Centralised appointment booking and management.
- Opportunity to specialise in perinatal mental health and early intervention.
- Supervision provided by Professor Bryanne Barnett AM.
Requirements:
- Demonstrated proficiency in comprehensive psychological assessment and evidence-based therapy relevant to expectant and new parents with perinatal mental health issues.
- AHPRA registration with endorsements in psychology or accreditation as a mental health social worker.
- At least 3 years post-registration experience, with specific experience working with perinatal clients or in a complementary field. (For social workers, demonstrated independent caseload management experience with perinatal clients prior to accreditation may be considered).
- Demonstrated ability to work within a recovery-oriented model, utilising a person/family centred approach.
- Demonstrated high level communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently under approved professional supervision.
- Effective caseload management.
The Foundation:
Gidget Foundation Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that supports the emotional wellbeing of expectant and new parents.
“Gidget” was the nickname of a vibrant young mother who tragically took her own life while suffering postnatal depression. She hid her suffering from even her loving family and friends. Together, they created the Gidget Foundation Australia determined that what happened to Gidget would not happen to others.
To Apply :
Please submit your resume and cover letter to vacancies@gidgetfoundation.org.au. Referees will be sought upon short list completion.
Please contact Peni Bailey, Gidget House & Start Talking Program Manager for further enquiries, Peni.Bailey@gidgetfoundation.org.au or 0438 761 329.
Experienced Perinatal Psychologist/Mental Health Social Worker to work at Gidget House sites in NSW and QLD.
(20th December 2019)
Vacancies at: Wagga Wagga, Queanbeyan, Taree, Dubbo and Sydney’s Lower North Shore, Northern Beaches and Western Suburbs.
We offer immediate or flexible start dates, client sourcing, administrative support and service promotion. No rental or overheads contribution is required.
The Position:
We’re looking for Clinical Psychologists, Registered Psychologists or accredited Mental Health Social Workers to deliver face to face psychological support at one of our Gidget House sites in NSW or QLD. Our specialist perinatal (conception to one year postpartum) clinicians provide a wide range of individual, couple and parent-infant therapies to women and their partners. In addition to pre-conception counselling, we offer services to those experiencing, or at risk of developing, perinatal depressive, anxiety and trauma or stressor-related disorders. Support is also provided to women and their partners who have experienced a pregnancy or childbirth-related loss, e.g. stillbirth, miscarriage or termination.
The service is delivered through Medicare’s Better Access initiative and the remuneration for all clinicians is therefore the affiliated Medicare Rebate. The Foundation offers:
- Full-time or multiple part time contractor positions.
- Centralised appointment booking and management.
- Opportunity to specialise in perinatal mental health and early intervention.
- Supervision provided by Professor Bryanne Barnett AM.
Requirements:
- Demonstrated proficiency in comprehensive psychological assessment and evidence-based therapy relevant to expectant and new parents with perinatal mental health issues.
- AHPRA registration with endorsements in psychology or accreditation as a mental health social worker.
- At least 3 years post-registration experience, with specific experience working with perinatal clients or in a complementary field. (For social workers, demonstrated independent caseload management experience with perinatal clients prior to accreditation may be considered).
- Demonstrated ability to work within a recovery-oriented model, utilising a person/family centred approach.
- Demonstrated high level communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently under approved professional supervision.
- Effective caseload management.
The Foundation:
Gidget Foundation Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that supports the emotional wellbeing of expectant and new parents.
“Gidget” was the nickname of a vibrant young mother who tragically took her own life while suffering postnatal depression. She hid her suffering from even her loving family and friends. Together, they created the Gidget Foundation Australia determined that what happened to Gidget would not happen to others.
To Apply :
Please submit your resume and cover letter to vacancies@gidgetfoundation.org.au. Referees will be sought upon short list completion.
Please contact Peni Bailey, Gidget House & Start Talking Program Manager for further enquiries, Peni.Bailey@gidgetfoundation.org.au or 0438 761 329.
Clinical or Registered Psychologist – The Gidget Foundation Merrylands
Gidget Foundation Australia
Location: Gidget House Merrylands
- Multiple part time contractor positions available
- Opportunity to specialise in perinatal mental health
- Head office based in North Sydney
- Full administration support
- Medicare bulk-billed service
About us:
Gidget Foundation Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that exists to promote emotional wellbeing for expectant and new parents and to raise awareness of perinatal anxiety and depression amongst women and their families, their health providers and the wider community to ensure those in need receive timely, appropriate and supportive care.
The Foundation leverages its impact and strengthens its outcomes by working collaboratively with many professionals who support vulnerable parents. Its programs include:
- Gidget Emotional Wellbeing Screening Programs at hospitals (The Mater and North Shore Private) with more to come in 2019.
- Gidget House Model of Care, providing free psychological support (10 sessions) for families experiencing emotional distress during pregnancy and early parenthood, located at North Sydney, Randwick, the Mater Hospital, North Shore Private Hospital, Merrylands, Queanbeyan and Wagga Wagga (opening shortly).
- Start Talking, providing free telehealth psychological counselling support (10 sessions) for expectant and new parents nationwide.
- Education and awareness programs for health professionals and the community.
- Advocacy and active memberships of professional networks.
- Research and contribution to mainstream and professional publications.
- Development and distribution of resources.
About the program
Gidget House is a specialist centre offering perinatal mental health services to expectant and new parents in need of support around perinatal depression and anxiety (PNDA).
This is a GP referred program that requires a mental health plan. Gidget Psychologists support new mums and dads living with PNDA or who may have experienced some other forms of perinatal trauma such as fertility issues, miscarriage and stillbirth.
The program is underpinned by a basic belief that early detection and intervention are key in ensuring those living with PNDA address the issues with specialist treatment and can go on to live happy and fulfilling lives.
Three of our Gidget House locations at North Sydney, North Shore Private Hospital and the Mater Hospital, are currently looking for qualified, skilled and experienced psychologists who will work within a team under the supervision and guidance of perinatal psychiatrist, Professor Bryanne Barnett.
The people we are looking for understand the value of a person-centred recovery approach, have a can-do attitude, are able to work independently and as part of a team.
A range of days/hours is available and the roles can accommodate school hours or shorter early evening shifts.
Essential selection criteria
- Demonstrated proficiency in comprehensive psychological assessment and evidence-based therapy relevant to parents with perinatal mental health issues.
- AHPRA registration and endorsements in psychology and at least 5 years post-registration experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work within a recovery oriented model, utilising a person/family centred approach.
- Demonstrated capacity to work independently under approved professional supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and facilitate effective management of a caseload.
- Demonstrated high level communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships and linkages with other relevant stakeholders and communities of interest to ensure better outcomes for the target group.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills with thorough attention to detail.
- Computer literacy including sound knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft applications, in particular Word and Outlook.
- Experience and/or committment to perinatal mental health.
Desirable selection criteria
- Research skills.
The applicant will need to have
- Registered status as a Clinical Psychologist or Psychologist
- Medicare eligibility
- Valid Police Clearance or Criminal Record Check
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Working with Children Check
- An Australian Business Number
- Current indemnity insurance
Remuneration – Medicare rebate
Other benefits
- Career growth and training opportunities in a valuable sector
- Full administration support
Apply now
Please submit a cover letter with your resume and regular availability to Niamh Lynn, Gidget House Program Manager on 0410 645 104 or via email niamh.lynn@gidgetfoundation.org.au with all queries. Referees will be sought upon short list completion.
Practice Nurse Vacancy – Neutral Bay Medical Centre
Posted 19th February 2020
Are you a compassionate Practice Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity? This could be your opportunity to:
• Be part of a supportive and friendly practice team
• Work part time 4 days per week close to home
• Join a premium operator of medical centres in Australia
Would you like a key role in providing quality services to doctors and patients? Come join our Nuetral Bay Medical Centre team in this rewarding Practice Nurse role, where you will provide quality care to a diverse mix of patients, through:
• Assisting the medical practitioner in delivering medical services: patient triage, acute illness, vaccination administration, injury and wound management, rehabilitation, health assessments, and chronic disease management
• Daily co-ordination of the treatment room: stock control, sterilization, general maintenance and care of medical instruments, and equipment
• Identifying & contributing to the development of patient educational needs
• Implementing and practicing infection control
Do you have the qualities that we are looking for?
• Current AHPRA Nurse registration – Registered Nurse (Division 1).
• Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain.
• Previous general practice experience (highly desirable)
• Previous chronic disease management experience (highly desirable)
• Excellent communication skills
• A caring and collaborative approach to patient care
• A sense of urgency, compassion and professionalism
• Proven multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills
We have a great opportunity for you to work 4 days per week, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, as a part time Practice Nurse. You will be joining a fun and professional team, with ongoing training and career opportunities through our large network of medical centres around Australia.
If this sounds like a great opportunity for your next career move, then come join Australia’s premium operator of Medical Centres. Go to https://www.seek.com.au/job/40945454?_ga=2.224722141.611949556.1581489429-1659114233.1560297475 to submit your application.
Registered Practice Nurse – Neutral Bay Medical Practice
(Posted 17 January)
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our well established, modern and busy practice at Neutral Bay Medical Practice. The successful applicant will be someone with a passion for providing an exceptional level of patient care and support to our General Practitioners.
Excellent communication skills and a focus on patient care are crucial components of this role. The applicant must have sound knowledge in their field and will provide quality care to a diverse mix of patients, through:
- Patient triage, administering vaccinations (including children), wound care, assisting with minor procedures
- Daily coordination of the treatment room: stock control, sterilisation, general maintenance and care of medical instruments and equipment
- Assisting the General Practitioner in delivering medical services such as health assessments and injury management, rehabilitation and chronic disease management
- Managing recall & reminder system; clinical data management; accreditation compliance
- Cold Chain Management
- Coordinating infection control processes
Essential criteria:
- Current AHPRA Nurse registration
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently
- A caring and collaborative approach to patient care
- Proven multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Proficient computer skills
The position is full time Monday to Friday with occasional Saturdays. You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job. Remuneration above award rates in accordance with experience and qualifications.
Please address your cover letter and CV to the Practice Manager, Sasha Pirozzi (spirozzi@medicalpractice.com.au).
Practice Nurse vacancy: the Mosman Practice
(Posted 10th February)
Are you a compassionate Practice Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity? This could be your opportunity to:
- Be part of a supportive and friendly practice team
- Work two days close to home
- Join a premium operator of medical centres in Australia
Would you like a key role in providing quality services to doctors and patients? Come join our team at The Mosman Practice in this rewarding Practice Nurse role.
You will provide quality care to a diverse mix of patients, through:
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- Assisting the medical practitioner in delivering medical services: patient triage, acute illness, vaccination administration, injury and wound management, rehabilitation, health assessments, and chronic disease management
- Daily co-ordination of the treatment room: stock control, sterilization, general maintenance and care of medical instruments, and equipment
- Identifying & contributing to the development of patient educational needs
- Implementing and practicing infection control
Do you have the qualities that we are looking for?
- Current AHPRA Nurse registration – Registered Nurse (Division 1)
- Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain.
- Previous general practice experience (highly desirable)
- Excellent communication skills
- A caring and collaborative approach to patient care
- A sense of urgency, compassion and professionalism
- Proven multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills
We have a great opportunity for you to work approximately 19 hours per week, Mondays and Fridays, as either a part time or casual Practice Nurse. You will join a fun and professional team, with ongoing training and career opportunities through our large network of medical centres around Australia.
If this sounds like a great opportunity for your next career move, then come join Australia’s premium operator of Medical Centres. Select https://www.seek.com.au/job/40840732?_ga=2.204561296.1811015095.1580254919-1659114233.1560297475 to submit your application.
Part-time Registered Nurse needed for an immediate start
An opportunity has become available for an experienced Registered Nurse to join the team at Elm Rd Medical Centre in Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Must have proven experience in care planning and health assessments. As they will be working closely with the doctor, the candidate must be confident in all aspects of nursing, including performing small procedures, writing health care plans, utilising aged care item numbers and Medicare claiming.
Past experience in a similar setting is a must.
Start immediately!
Please email CV to info@elmrd.com.au or call Amanda on 0405 141 319.
Full-time / part-time registered nurse
- Full Time / Part time RN required
- Busy established medical centre in Eastwood
- Fully accrediated
- Flexible days and hours
- General practice experience preferred
- Remuneration : rate will be determined based on skills & experience
Apply via email – michaele@rowestmc.com.au – or at 0417 065 790
Contact: Dr Michael Lee
Address of Practice: 177 Rowe Street Medical Centre, Eastwood NSW 2122