Senior Orthoptist - Collaborative Care Coordinator

Job Description

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”. RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation. RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries. RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. About the Role: This is a Fixed Term Part Time position to cover Parental Leave for 12 months at 48 hours per fortnight within the Department of Ophthalmology. The Senior Orthoptist Collaborative Coordinator role is predominantly administrative, but is responsible for a combination of non-clinical and ad hoc clinical duties. We are seeking an experienced Orthoptist with several years' experience in paediatric orthoptics, with highly developed clinical and communication skills. This role requires you to have a strong attention to detail, be highly organised and possess demonstrated abilities in meeting deadlines and performing both as a team member and independently. What you'll achieve: Coordinate and manage the day to day responsibilities associated with the RCH Department of Ophthalmology collaborative models of ophthalmic care. Initiate and facilitate patient discharge or collaborative care in line with department guidelines. Maintain a close working relationship with the external collaborative care providers. Lead by example in the delivery of a high standard of orthoptic care. Maintain timely and accurate record keeping including collaborative care documentation, clinical assessments, treatment aims, interventions, outcomes and patient-related advice. Your skills and experience: Bachelor of Applied Science (Orthoptics) or equivalent. Registered with the Australian Orthoptic Board (AOB). Extensive experience in paediatric orthoptics. Ophthalmic triage experience. If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description. Application process: 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. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly! 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 backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability. It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr