Part time 9.5 hrs p/w , ongoing Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available $106,158.00 - $121,477.20 salary/range (pro-rata for part time) + salary packaging + super The Royal Women's Hospital is one of Australia's oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women's health.
Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.
About Neonatal Services As a state-wide leader in neonatal services, each year we care for up to 2,000 premature and unwell babies from across Victoria in our Neonatal intensive care and special care nursery.
The neonatal team provides a family-centred care approach, and our model of care is centred on keeping mothers and babies together.
About The Role As a Developmental Psychologist you will undertake developmental assessments (including cognitive assessment) of infants and preschool children in newborn outpatient follow-up clinics.
You'll work in consultation with nursing, medical, other allied health staff, and parents/carers, to recommend strategies to optimise infant development and child attachment, with the aim to maximise the parent/carer's capacity and confidence in helping their children achieve developmental goals, develop personal strengths, and improve quality of life.
A Regular Day Will See You Perform comprehensive cognitive assessments e.g.
WISC (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children) to evaluate cognitive development and potential developmental delays Provide leadership to an integrated, multidisciplinary team to ensure safe developmental assessment of infants and children, including education of staff in the unit and being involved in the development and implementation of developmentally supportive care practices Coordinate referrals for infants and children requiring further assessment and develop treatment plans in consultation with families and staff and in relevant outpatient follow-up clinics Ensure evidenced-based practice, and a philosophy of individualised support underpins all elements of clinical care About You You will be someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who is committed to providing excellence in patient care.
You'll Bring With You A relevant undergraduate/qualifying degree in Psychology Registration as a Psychologist with the PBA, with a minimum of five years professional experience as a Psychologist Grade 2 (or equivalent) Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant area, particularly neonatal care and development Demonstrated performance excellence in patient- and family-centred care approach, developmental care models in a neonatal setting, that shows an understanding of the impact of the intensive care experience on parents/carers Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and skills for providing psychological support for a caseload of infants and neonates (often premature) and pre-school age children with complex needs Our Benefits At the Women's you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning.
We have a strong sense of purpose, and engage in meaningful work every day.
We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including: $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists Onsite childcare centre and breastfeeding rooms Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities 17.5% leave loading and purchased leave options Inclusion and belonging The Women's celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.
We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters.
We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited.
Join us! If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, a Working with Children Check and three COVID-19 vaccinations, and may include a range of additional vaccinations including influenza, as required by the Department of Health.
Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.
We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
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Main Contact Person Name: Risha Bhatia Position Title: Director - Neonatal Services Ph: 03-83452033 Email: Alternate Contact Person Name: Sue Jacobs Position Title: Deputy Director - Neonatal Services Ph: 03-83452659 Email: Closing date: 17/09/2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr
