About the role

·         Diverse patient base

·         Dynamic and growing health service

We are currently seeking a Clinical Lead Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to join our highly professional and enthusiastic team on a fulltime basis. 

The Clinical Lead will be responsible for overseeing the provisions of Obstetric and Gynaecology specialist services for patients at Latrobe Regional Hospital. Clinical Leadership will contribute to the effective management and delivery of Obstetric and Gynaecology specialist services for Latrobe Regional Hospital. This position will be involved in the training and supervision of medical, midwifery and nursing staff as required.

To be successful in this position you will need to have;

·       Demonstrated clinical ability commensurate with that expected of a medical specialist (Obstetrician & Gynaecologist).

·       Significant experience working at a senior level in a major hospital

·       Leadership and management experience, including the development of staff.

·       Interpersonal and negotiation skills at a high level

·       Understanding of the principles of financial management

·       Demonstrated capacity to introduce and manage change

·       Interest in academic and research activities associated with medical specialty

·       Flexible and adaptable with organisational change, program needs and requirements

This position will be involved in the education and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate trainees.

About Latrobe Regional Hospital

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Center, dialysis and aged care.

About Traralgon:

Located in the Latrobe Valley, on the Princes Highway, Traralgon lies at the intersection of many a Gippsland adventure. Take your pick from distinct regional pocket, quaint seaside villages, alpine towns and farming communities. Relax on unspoiled beaches, fill up on farm-fresh produce and get active on the region's lakes, rivers and mountain ranges.

Ready to make the move?

For more information about the position please contact the Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 5173 8554.

Applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 

Latrobe Regional Hospital supports Equal Employment Opportunity by recognising and valuing inclusion and diversity. The hospital encourages all people from different cultures and backgrounds to apply for our advertised positions.

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne. LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons. Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and suitably qualified Senior Community Clinician to join the Orbost/Bairnsdale team at Latrobe Regional Hospital on a full time ongoing basis.

Reporting to the Team Manager Bairnsdale Mental Health, the successful applicant will play an important role in managing clients with serious mental health issues in Orbost and beyond.

The successful applicant will be required to work at a high level managing and supervising the daily operational activities of the team providing a range of integrated community based clinical skills. They will be required to undertakes a comprehensive assessment, care coordination, evidence based treatment, psycho-education and consumer and family collaboration.The Senior Clinician also supports the Team Manager in implementing the agreed Model of Care and is responsible for assisting with workforce development and management, workload management, clinical governance, education and mentoring.

To be successful in this position you will need to be able to work with a degree of autonomy and be able to work with numerous services across the Far East Gippsland region. 

For further information about this position please contact Sue Mulkearns on (03) 5152 8800.

Applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 

Latrobe Regional Hospital is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. LRH values our community’s diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming and safe service and workplace for everyone who engages with our organisation regardless of race, culture, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age or ability.

LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent applicants on (03) 5173 8831.

LRH reserves the right to appoint a suitable applicant to this position prior to the job close date.

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Center, dialysis and aged care.

LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons. Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and suitably qualified Nurse to join the Bairnsdale Community Mental Health team at Latrobe Regional Hospital on a Part Time/Fixed Term until March 2021.

Reporting to the Bairnsdale Team Manager the successful applicant will play an important role in clinical assessment, care planning and treatment for people with serious mental illness.

The successful applicant will be required to:

To be successful in this position you will need to have: appropriate qualifications, be a good team player, and have good organisational skills. Knowledge of Clozapine will be an advantage.

For further information about this position please contact Sue Mulkearns, Manager Mental Health Bairnsdale on (03) 51528800. 

Applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 

Latrobe Regional Hospital is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. LRH values our community’s diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming and safe service and workplace for everyone who engages with our organisation regardless of race, culture, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age or ability.

LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent applicants on (03) 5173 8831.

Graduate Nurse Program 2020 at Latrobe Regional Hospital, September 2020

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. These complement extensive Allied Health amenities including a gym and pool.

LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons.

Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified Graduate Nurses to join the Graduate Nurse Program at Latrobe Regional Hospital on a Fixed Term Part Time basis. The  contract will be 64 hours per fortnight, offering two rotations of six months duration, in Rehabilitation, Medical and Surgical units. Completing this program will enable the Graduate Nurse to consolidate their knowledge and skills in a acute and sub-acute of nursing areas.

Reporting to the Coordinator of the Graduate Nurse Program, and to the Nurse Unit Managers of the clinical Units, the successful applicant will play an important role in provision of patient care in the two rotations.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Complete two six-month rotations at Latrobe Regional Hospital
• Work as part of the nursing and multidisciplinary team
• Be responsible for allocated patients
• Complete two performance appraisals
• Undertake mandatory assessments and
• Attend five Graduate Nurse study days.

To be successful in this position you will need to have:

• An ability to work in a busy environment                    
• Experience working with minimal supervision                  
• Excellent telephone techniques and interpersonal skills                             
• Attention to detail and production of accurate work                    
• An ability to work and participate within a team           
• Respect for and adherence to confidentiality              
• Friendly and welcoming                               
• High standard of personal presentation, including professional disposition and diplomatic approach
• Strong commitment to customer service and responsiveness to customer needs and     
• Willingness to learn new techniques and practices

For further information about this position please contact the Staff Development Unit on telephone (03) 5173 8564

Applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Latrobe Regional Hospital supports Equal Employment Opportunity by recognising and valuing inclusion and diversity. The hospital encourages all people from different cultures and backgrounds to apply for our advertised positions. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants are encouraged to apply. Successful appointment will be based on merit and satisfactorily passing a Police Check and Working With Children’s Check. LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to assist on (03) 5173 8831.

Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program 2020 at Latrobe Regional Hospital commencing September 2020

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. These complement extensive Allied Health amenities including a gym and pool.

LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons.

Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.                                                         

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and suitably qualified Recently graduated Enrolled Nurse to join the in- patient nursing team at Latrobe Regional Hospital on a Fixed-Term Part Time basis.

Reporting to the In patient ward Nurse Unit Manager the successful applicant will play an important role in In patient Nursing Team at LRH.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Support the delivery of high quality and safe patient care 
• Complete mandatory training
• Participate in performance appraisals
• Be aware of and engage in continuous improvement initiatives 

To be successful in this position you will need to have:

• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to customer service
• Passion for development of self
• Ability to work as a team
• Flexibility and adaptability 
• For further information about this position please contact Kate Dowling, Education Manager on (03) 51738502.

Applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 

Latrobe Regional Hospital is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. We recognise and value inclusion and diversity and encourage all people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions.

LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants on (03) 5173 8831.

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons. 

This position will be based in Orbost, which is a historic tourist town located in the heart of Snowy River country. There is a well known local brewery known as Sailors Grave. There is also great access to many bush walking trails. Orbost is in close proximity to Marlo and Cape Conran, for those who love beaches, surfing, estuary fishing, and other water sports. The Snowy River National Park is nearby, with its tall forests, and Little River Gorge (Victoria's deepest Gorge).  

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and suitably qualified Community Clinician join the Community Mental Health Service team  on a Full-time, Fixed Term Basis. The position is located in Orbost and is working in the community with patients with mental illnesses.

Reporting to the Manager Mental Health East Gippsland the successful applicant will play an important role in provision of a comprehensive assessment of needs for referred clients, their family and carers.

To be successful in this position you will need to have:

• Registered Nurse Division 1* or 3. OR Degree or Diploma of a recognised school of Occupational Therapy or to be eligible to be a member of the Victorian Association of Occupational Therapists or Full general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (this does not include "provisional" registration) or Degree or Diploma in Social Work eligibility or other qualification acceptable for membership to AASW.

• Current Victorian Driver’s License and be prepared to undertake a National Police Check

• Current Working with Children’s Check

• Computer literacy skills

(*Indicates with a formal Post-Graduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing)

For further information about this position please contact Sue Mulkearns, Manager Mental Health East Gippsland on (03) 5152 8800. 

Applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 

Latrobe Regional Hospital is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. LRH values our community’s diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming and safe service and workplace for everyone who engages with our organisation regardless of race, culture, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age or ability.

LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent applicants on (03) 5173 8831.

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. These complement extensive Allied Health amenities including a gym and pool. LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons. Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and suitably qualified Occupational Therapist to join the CRCU team at Latrobe Regional Hospital on a Part Time/Ongoing basis.

Reporting to the Discipline Senior Occupational Therapist the successful applicant will play an important role in providing client centered role within in a multi disciplinary team. 

For further information about this position please contact Lakshmi Shesan on (03) 51431900. 

Applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 

Latrobe Regional Hospital is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. LRH values our community’s diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming and safe service and workplace for everyone who engages with our organisation regardless of race, culture, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age or ability.

LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent applicants on (03) 5173 8831.

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. These complement extensive Allied Health amenities including a gym and pool. LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons. Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and suitably qualified Registered Nurse/ Occupational therapist/ Social worker/ Psychologist/ to join the Latrobe Regional Hospital Community Services at Wonthaggi on a Full Time Ongoing basis.

Reporting to the Team Manager the successful applicant will play an important role in managing and supporting consumers with major Mental Health issues.

The successful applicant will be required to:

Carry a caseload of consumers with Mental Health issues.

Work within a Multi-Disciplinary team.
Provide regular Mental State and risk assessments.
Maintain legible and coherent file notes relevant to the consumer’s needs. 
Work within the roster system including overtime when required and weekend shifts.
An ability to work independently when required, and at least two On Call shifts per month.

 To be successful in this position you will need to have:

A Working with Children Check
A current Victorian driver’s license
A good understanding of the Victorian Mental Health Act 2014, or an awareness of where and how to look up relevant information pertaining to that Act.
An ability to work within a multi skilled team.
Good inter service liaison skills
The ability to negotiate with support services such as Medical services, Ambulance services and Police

For further information about this position please contact Kim Herring, Team Manager (03) 5171 4500. 

Applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 

Latrobe Regional Hospital is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. LRH values our community’s diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming and safe service and workplace for everyone who engages with our organisation regardless of race, culture, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age or ability.

LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent applicants on (03) 5173 8831.

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons. Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne. Bairnsdale is close to Mt Hotham, and Dinner play for those who live the snow. It is also very close to the Gippsland Lakes, and 90 mile beach.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and suitably qualified Intensive Complex Care Coordinator to join the Bairnsdale Mental Health Team at Latrobe Regional Hospital on a full time basis.

The successful applicant will be required to: Play an important role in assertive outreach to people with complex issues, who are at risk of readmission to hospital or who have been recently discharged. Work collaboratively with other team members including Community Clinicians

To be successful in this position you will need to have: Well developed organisational skills. If a nurse, Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board. Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2014. Ability to assess, and plan care for mental health consumers. Computer Skills.

For further information about this position please contact Sue Mulkerns - Manager Bairnsdale CMHS on (03) 5152 8800. 

Applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 

Latrobe Regional Hospital is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. LRH values our community’s diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming and safe service and workplace for everyone who engages with our organisation regardless of race, culture, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age or ability.

LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent applicants on (03) 5173 8831.

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. These complement extensive Allied Health amenities including a gym and pool.

LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons.

Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and suitably qualified Clinical Specialist to join the Child and Youth [CYMHS] team in Traralgon on a Fixed Term/Part Time basis.

Reporting to the Manager LRH CYMHS the successful applicant will play an important role in provision of therapeutic support services within Latrobe Valley Supported play Groups.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Support Children with behavioural and emotional issues to meet their identified needs.
• Engage supportively with families
• Provision of a range of specialist clinical and educational services.
• Provision of structured and nurturing care and support for families and centre staff.

 To be successful in this position you will need to have:

• Relevant clinical skills in early years development.
• Current driver’s license

For further information about this position please contact Frank O'Dowd, LRH CYMHS Manager on telephone (03) 5128 0100.

Applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 

Latrobe Regional Hospital is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. LRH values our community’s diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming and safe service and workplace for everyone who engages with our organisation regardless of race, culture, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age or ability.

LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent applicants on (03) 5173 8831.

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. These complement extensive Allied Health amenities including a gym and pool. LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons. Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and suitably qualified Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the Macalister team at Latrobe Regional Hospital on a Part Time basis.

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager the successful applicant will play an important role in coordinating clinical care and delegated operational activities deemed appropriate for a registered nurse

The successful applicant will be required to:

 To be successful in this position you will need to have:

Good time management skill and ability to work under pressure

For further information about this position please contact Bosede Adetifa, Nurse Unit Manager on (03) 5173 2324

Applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 

Latrobe Regional Hospital is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. LRH values our community’s diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming and safe service and workplace for everyone who engages with our organisation regardless of race, culture, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age or ability.

LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent applicants on (03) 5173 8831.

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. These complement extensive Allied Health amenities including a gym and pool. LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons. Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and suitably qualified Associate Nurse Unit Manager to join the Macalister team at Latrobe Regional Hospital on a Full Time basis.

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager the successful applicant will play an important role in coordinating clinical and operational tasks as required.

 To be successful in this position you will need to have:

Qualification in mental health with a minimum of 3 years working in Mental health field.

For further information about this position please contact Bosede Adetifa, Nurse Unit Manager on (03) 5173 8324. 

Applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 

Latrobe Regional Hospital is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. LRH values our community’s diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming and safe service and workplace for everyone who engages with our organisation regardless of race, culture, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age or ability.

LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent applicants on (03) 5173 8831.

Latrobe Regional Hospital

LRH is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne. Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. These complement extensive Allied Health amenities including a gym and pool.

Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.

Position

We welcome applications from Consultant Psychiatrists who share Latrobe Regional Hospital’s values, a commitment to clinical leadership, and our commitment to safe and quality mental health care to our region.

We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our highly professional and enthusiastic Mental Health Services team at Latrobe Regional Hospital. 

Applicants should be able to demonstrate the ability to undertake roles and responsibilities as outlined in the position description, highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, the capacity for professional collegiality, and possess a commitment to LRH values of person-centred care, working together, excellence and integrity. A current National Police Check and Working with Children Check will also be needed, or satisfactorily meet the requirements for the same.

LRH provides an excellent professional development program, supervision and teaching opportunities. There is the opportunity for a joint appointment with Monash University. This position is for an initial one year, with a view to a further three-year contract if mutually agreed.

Please provide a detailed covering letter with your application.

Applications close 4.00pm Friday 6 March 2020.

Mental Health Service

The Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) Mental Health Service is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across ten sites and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people, and older persons.

For further enquires, please contact Dr Paul Lee (plee@lrh.com.au) or Julie Murray (jmurray@lrh.com.au) on (03) 5173 8545.

LRH supports Equal Employment Opportunity by recognising and valuing inclusion and diversity. The hospital encourages people from different cultures and backgrounds to apply for our advertised positions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants are encouraged to apply. Successful appointment will be based on merit and satisfactorily passing a Police Check and Working with Children’s Check. LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to assist on (03) 5173 8831.

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. These complement extensive Allied Health amenities including a gym and pool.

LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons.

Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified Registered Nurse, psychologist, occupational therapist or Social Worker to join the Wonthaggi Adult Community Mental Health team at Latrobe Regional Hospital on a Casual basis.

Reporting to the Team Manager the successful applicant will play an important role in managing and supporting consumers with major Mental Health issues.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Carry a caseload of consumers with Mental Health issues.
• Work within a Multi-Disciplinary team.
• Provide regular Mental State and risk assessments.
• Maintain legible and coherent file notes relevant to the consumer’s needs.
• Work within the roster system including overtime when required and weekend shifts.
•  An ability to work independently when required, and at least two On Call shifts per month.
   

To be successful in this position you will need to have:

• A Working with Children Check
• A current Victorian driver’s license
• A good understanding of the Victorian Mental Health Act 2014, or an awareness of where and how to look up relevant information pertaining to that Act.
• An ability to work within a multi skilled team.
• Good inter service liaison skills
• The ability to negotiate with support services such as Medical services, Ambulance services and Police
   

For further information about this position please contact Kim Herring, Team Manager on (03) 5671 4500.

Applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 

Latrobe Regional Hospital is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. We recognise and value inclusion and diversity and encourage all people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions.

LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants on (03) 5173 8831.

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. These complement extensive Allied Health amenities including a gym and pool.

LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons.

Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and suitably qualified Cardiac Sonographer to join the Regional Services team at Latrobe Regional Hospital on a Full time ongoing basis.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Information and Regional Services the successful applicant will play an important role in providing and interpreting a range of medical imaging examinations for diagnosis and management of medical conditions for patients/clients of the Medical Services team of Latrobe Regional Hospital and optimizing diagnostic quality whilst maintaining radiation safety. Additionally, the incumbent will support the same function as on a contracted basis to Central Gippsland Health (CGH).

This will occur within the principles of care coordination, where patients/clients/residents have access to a highly coordinated health care and community support system

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Provide day to day medical imaging services under limited direction from the EDIRS.
• Assist Health Services in completion of tasks
• Research, development and investigation

 To be successful in this position you will need to have:

• Ability to engage key stakeholders including patients, staff and visitors in working as a team to a common set of standards, policies and procedures;
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of staff including senior clinical staff (administrative, medical, nursing and paramedical), senior Management and Executive staff, as well as technical staff;
• Good understanding of, and experience in planning, development, supporting medical imaging service techniques;
• Ability to participate in a team to achieve quality outcomes;
• Understanding of modern IT tools such as Personal Computers, and contemporary Microsoft office products;
• High standard of interpersonal skills;

For further information about this position please contact Jon Millar Executive Director Information and Regional Services on (03) 5173 8814.

Applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 

Latrobe Regional Hospital is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. We recognise and value inclusion and diversity and encourage all people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions.

LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants on (03) 5173 8831.

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is a 289 bed hospital and is the largest regional hospital in Gippsland providing a comprehensive range of health care services including acute, sub-acute, ambulatory care, aged and mental health care services along with community based mental health services. 

We are currently seeking a Chief Radiographer to join the Gippsland BreastScreen team at Latrobe Regional Hospital.

The Chief Radiographer is a key member of a dynamic, customer-focused multi-disciplinary team.  This position provides leadership and support in breast imaging and related issues to radiography providers across the Gippsland region. It also involves the management of, and participation in, radiography services related to best practice Assessment and Screening clinics operating at Gippsland BreastScreen Assessment Centre, Latrobe Regional Hospital. This position is job-shared between two people and is a combined full time role.

If you have a strong interest in women’s health, a commitment to quality, high level communication skills, are a team-player and have the ability to work flexibly to meet the unique needs of the service, this position will offer challenge and satisfaction.

The service offers state-of-the-art equipment within a stimulating and supportive environment.

Gippsland BreastScreen is a nationally accredited service, auspiced by the Latrobe Regional Hospital, specialising in the early detection of breast cancer. It provides a service to over 12,000 women annually across the Gippsland region.

For further information on this vacancy, please contact Julie Foat- Gippsland BreastScreen Manager on telephone (03) 5173 7400.

The successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check.

Latrobe Regional Hospital supports Equal Employment Opportunity by recognising and valuing inclusion and diversity. The hospital encourages all people from different cultures and backgrounds to apply for our advertised positions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants are encouraged to apply. Successful appointment will be based on merit and satisfactorily passing a Police Check and Working With Children’s Check. LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to assist on (03) 5173 8831 orkooriliaison@lrh.com.au