About the Role
Your contribution will include:
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of contemporary, evidence-based practice in the areas of child health, developmental disorders and disability, with a requirement to exercise a high level of complex problem solving and apply clinical expertise across the breadth of developmental domains.
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative interdisciplinary team structure, which may include clinical triage and telephone based initial assessment as required. Health Practitioners working in clinical triage may also be required to support clinical activity within the Child Development Program, as needed.
Utilise high-level critical thinking and reasoning skills to coordinate and prioritise access and services for families as well as support appropriate linkage with other health related services.
Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, communication and computer skills to effectively liaise with referrers, other service providers and families to ensure understanding of referral and care coordination outcomes.
Ability to lead and participate in service quality improvement and research activities that support and promote evidence-based senior allied health practice and critical thinking.
Demonstrated ability to promote clinical and professional standards through the application of relevant legislation and frameworks which support best practice, contribute to service improvement and minimise risk.
Provide representation for the CABS Team Leader on inter-agency committees and multidisciplinary working parties related to improving access, and service eligibility in Child Development and Child Health at a Divisional and HHS level as required.
About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)
Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.
Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.
Inclusion and diversity
To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.
Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSS
If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Competitive renumeration
Annual pay increases
...12.75% employer superannuation contribution
...17.5% annual leave loading
Salary packaging
Employee wellness and assistance program
Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
