Health Services Officer (530847)

Job Description

The Team: The Persistent Pain Service (PPS) is an interdisciplinary team of Pain medicine specialists, Specialist Medical Practitioners, Psychiatrist, Nurses, Physiotherapists and Psychologists who are skilled, trained and experienced in persistent pain care. PPS uses a biopsychosocial interdisciplinary approach to provide care to people with complex and persistent pain. This addresses not only the physical aspects of pain, but also the impact of persistent pain on a person's mental, emotional, and social wellbeing. The Persistent Pain Service is a Level 1 training unit of the Faculty of Pain Medicine and is accredited for training future pain specialists in Australia. The Faculty of Pain Medicine (FPM) leads in meeting legislative obligations regarding pain training and medical standards of care, collaborating with stakeholders to establish comprehensive standards for pain management. The PPS works closely with other services to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community. The Role: The primary purpose of the Health Services Officer is to maintain clean hygienic surroundings to facilitate the control of infection, maintain basic ward/unit equipment, and ensure patient confidentiality. You will need: Clean, maintain and sterilise work areas and ward equipment within infection control guidelines. Provide a communication network between departments including delivery and collection service as required. Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and staff. Details of appointment: Health Services Officer, Level 3Permanent part-time, day worker position, working 45.6 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant. Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full-time, part-time, and casual vacancies. Salary: $59,930 to $61,367 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022. Salary Packaging: You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. Benefits available to eligible candidates: Professional development and accelerated pathways. A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support. Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family. How to apply: Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required. For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.Name: Keri HendersonPosition: Nurse Manager - Persistent Pain ServicePhone number: (03) 6166 2669Email address: What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that the Department of Health does. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr