MotherSafe Counsellor - Medications in Pregnancy - The Royal Hospital for Women
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 1
Remuneration: $42.23 - $54.94 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ625373
Location: Randwick, Sydney
Applications Close: Sunday, 4 January 2025
Where you'll be working
The Royal Hospital for Women is close to some of Sydney's best beaches, restaurants and sporting facilities and only fifteen (15) minutes from the Sydney Central Business District and harbour, adding a quality lifestyle to the satisfaction that comes from working within a committed and dedicated team. The Royal Hospital for Women is situated between the University of New South Wales and Coogee Beach. The Royal Hospital for Women is the only stand-alone Women's Hospital in New South Wales providing unique opportunities for innovative clinical practice initiatives. It is part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) and is co-located with other hospitals on the Randwick Hospitals Campus. The Campus offers one of the State's most comprehensive ranges of facilities and expertise in health care.
The role
The MotherSafe counsellor group is a small multidisciplinary team, with work performed both independently and collaboratively. Specialised training for the position is provided. Some WFH will be considered once demonstrated competence is achieved. .
Job share applications for a portion of the available hours are encouraged.
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 main duty of the telephone counsellor is to answer incoming calls to MotherSafe from both consumers and health care professionals. The counsellor details each call in a computer Access database. It is the counsellor's responsibility to ensure that data collection is complete and that the data obtained from each telephone occasion of service is entered into the MotherSafe database.
The counsellor’s main job is to provide up-to-date evidence based information and counselling to callers regarding exposures during a current (or future) pregnancy and breastfeeding. Counsellors need to be able to access information and synthesis it and deliver it to callers in a professional and compassionate manner.
Other duties include obtaining updated information on exposures from drug companies and other sources; ensuring that updated exposure information is kept on file in the MotherSafe office; sending relevant information on request to doctors and health care professionals via email or fax; arranging referral where appropriate to other services including MotherSafe Clinic.
Counsellors are expected to keep up to date with latest publications and information regarding exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding. From time to time counsellors may be required to provide education and talks to consumer groups and health professionals as part of ongoing professional development. Counsellors may also be involved in clinical follow up of patients as part of MotherSafe’s ongoing commitment to research.
And other such duties consistent with the classification that may be required from time to time in this position.
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
- Tertiary qualifications in Pharmacy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA)
- Demonstrated skills in the provision of counselling
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others
- Demonstrated knowledge of medications and pharmaceuticals.
- Demonstrated strong computer literacy with experience in Microsoft Office, Internet and email, and familiarity with health information systems
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical information systems.
- Record of ongoing professional development
- Proven attention to detail and accuracy in undertaking all tasks with demonstrated problem solving skills
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 A/Professor Debra Kennedy on Debra.Kennedy@health.nsw.gov.au
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
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-RHW-Corporate@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
- 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 background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team 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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