Family Support Coordinator
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $66.51 - $67.83 per hour plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: Up to 38 hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ544637
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $66.51 - $67.83 per hour plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: Up to 38 hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ544637
Applications Close: Sunday, 19 January 2025
Location: Kogarah, Sydney
NOTE: This is a permanent position hiring for either Full-time or Part-time.
Ready to make a difference in families' lives through support and connection? Join us to help make a positive change in their lives.
Where you'll be working
Kogarah, located just 14 km south of Sydney’s CBD, offers the perfect balance of urban convenience and coastal relaxation. The area is well-connected, with frequent trains and buses ensuring a seamless commute, and easy access to the Princes Highway and M5 motorway for drivers.
For food lovers, Kogarah’s vibrant culinary scene showcases an array of multicultural cuisines, from authentic Asian eateries to Mediterranean delights and cozy cafés. The local shopping precincts add to the charm, offering everything from boutique stores to essential services.
Nature enthusiasts will love the proximity to Lady Robinson’s Beach at Brighton-Le-Sands, just minutes away. Whether it’s a leisurely stroll along the shoreline, a swim, or dining at waterfront restaurants, the beach is a refreshing retreat after work.
With its welcoming community, great transport links, and the allure of both urban and coastal lifestyles, Kogarah is an ideal place to work and thrive.
What you'll be doing
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
The NSW Organ and Tissue Donation Service (OTDS) is a state-wide organisation responsible for the facilitation and coordination of organ and tissue donation within NSW and ACT. The OTDS is a state agency, hosted by South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) for operational purposes. The OTDS has a functional relationship with the Organ and Tissue Authority (OTA).
The position provides expert clinical consultancy and facilitation of the National Donor Family Support Service (NDFSS) to all families of organ and tissue donors throughout NSW. It includes clinical leadership and support to the Donation Specialist Network staff and active participation in the general education programs facilitated by the NSW OTDS.
Selection Criteria
The NSW Organ and Tissue Donation Service (OTDS) is a state-wide organisation responsible for the facilitation and coordination of organ and tissue donation within NSW and ACT. The OTDS is a state agency, hosted by South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) for operational purposes. The OTDS has a functional relationship with the Organ and Tissue Authority (OTA).
The position provides expert clinical consultancy and facilitation of the National Donor Family Support Service (NDFSS) to all families of organ and tissue donors throughout NSW. It includes clinical leadership and support to the Donation Specialist Network staff and active participation in the general education programs facilitated by the NSW OTDS.
Benefits:
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria
- Registered Nurse AHPRA with minimum 5 years Full Time Equivalent post registration experience with at least 3 years Full Time Equivalent experience in a field related to Intensive care/end of life care/grief and bereavement. Demonstrated skills and knowledge in bereavement counselling with relevant post graduate experience.
- High level interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Advanced problem solving skills.
- Proven ability to implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice by the utilisation of evidence based research.
- Demonstrated experience in service development, providing evidence based practice , and a commitment to innovation and research.
- Demonstrated skills in monitoring and evaluation of service within a quality framework.
- Experience in developing and delivering education programs.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Nicola.Seifert@health.nsw.gov.au and Juliana.Celcer@health,nsw.gov.au Contact Number- 02 8566 1700
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Reasonable Adjustments
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
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