Cognitive Dementia And Memory Service (Cdams) Clinician (As Per Award)

Cognitive Dementia and Memory Service (CDAMS) Clinician (As per award) Job posted: 08/04/2024

Location: South West Region | Warrnambool

Job type: Part time

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Health and Allied Health

Reference: VG/1787602

Job posted: 08/04/2024

Closes: 22/04/2024

Occupation: Health and Allied Health

Job duration: Not provided

Contact: Melissa Toohey | ******

Reference: VG/1787602

Occupation: Health and Allied Health

Salary Range: Salary not specified

Work location: South West Region | Warrnambool

Time for a lifestyle change? Join a workplace thats friendly & welcoming! Located on the beautiful Great South Coast, South West Healthcare offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and psychiatric services. The organisation serves a catchment in excess of 110,000 and comprises of a total of 282 beds and an extensive range of primary and community services.Warrnambool boasts excellent sporting, education (pre-school to university), social and cultural facilities. The citys award winning foreshore promenade is a 5.7km path that stretches from the breakwater along the coastline to the Hopkins River mouth.

About the role South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced clinician (Occupational Therapist, Nurse, Psychologist, Social Worker or Speech pathologist) to join our Cognitive Dementia and Memory Service (CDAMS) team. CDAMS provides timely and expert multidisciplinary assessment, diagnosis, treatment, support, referral and information for people experiencing undiagnosed cognitive difficulties and dementia. CDAMS runs as a monthly service at the Warrnambool Campus of South West Healthcare.

The clinic is staffed by Medical Physicians (e.g. Geriatrician) and Clinicians (e.g. Psychologist, Nurse Practitioner, Speech Pathologist, Neuropsychologist). The team is led by the CDAMS Clinical Coordinator. CDAMS is a sub-acute ambulatory care service and is funded under the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services. CDAMS operates under a state wide model.

The CDAMS clinician role is a permanent part-time position.

Position overview Part-time (24 hours per fortnight), On-going positionWarrnambool CampusRegistered Nurse, Social Worker/Occupational Therapist/Psychologist/Speech Pathologist Grade 2 or equivalentSalary Range: $88,476 - 103,771 pro rata, plus superannuationWhat you bring As an experienced clinician you will bring a passion for multidisciplinary assessment, diagnosis, treatment, support, referral and information for people experiencing undiagnosed cognitive difficulties and dementia. You will bring demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication and time management skills.

What we offer You will enjoy benefits such as:

Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;Internal and external professional development opportunities;Ongoing clinical supervision;A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;Excellent terms and conditions of employment;Who we are As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here .

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Monday 22 April 2024. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the relevant award, Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2021-2024  or Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 with the classification Grade 2 or equivalent.

For specific enquiries regarding the role, please contact Melissa Toohey (Speech Pathology Manager) via email: ******

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the South West Healthcare job application system.

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