Newborn Hearing Screener

 The Statewide Newborn Hearing Screening Program (SWISH) is seeking to fill 3 exciting Newborn Hearing Screener vacancies on Saturday mornings.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $31.21 - $32.40 per hour
Hours Per Week: 12
Requisition ID: REQ614549

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

• Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
• Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
• Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism. 

Where you'll be working
 
Royal North Shore Hospital, North Shore Private, The Mater Private Hospital

What you'll be doing
The screening of all newborns across the NSLHD using Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR) equipment. To provide initial and subsequent hearing screening of newborns in the maternity units prior to discharge home. The role involves direct handling of newborns and contact with parents. It entails working in clinical settings that may include a ward/special care nursery or outpatient department. The Screener gathers and accurately records clinical and screening information relevant to the hearing screening process and communicates the results to the parents and relevant nursing/medical staff. On-site training will be offered to the successful applicants. 

The Hearing Screening position is part-time. The following shifts will be filled by 3-4 successful candidates: Every Saturday at North Shore Private - 4 Hours per week, every Saturday at The Mater - 5 hours per week, alternate Saturdays at Royal North Shore Hospital - 3 hours per week but worked fortnightly as a 6 hour shift. To assist with Leave cover and workload management, it is a service requirement that you may be required to work in any facility within Northern Sydney Local Health District. This job would be perfect for people comfortable working with babies, have great communication skills and are looking to return to the workforce or looking for reduced working hours. These are permanent part-time positions and on the job training will be provided.
 
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria: