: Temporary Full Time up to April 2025, with potential availability of ongoing employment
: Senior Hospital Scientist I/C of Section
: $108,607.90 - $115,143.27 per annum plus superannuation
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:REQ479185
Location: Royal North Shore Hospital
Applications Close: 15 April 2024 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
A Temporary Full time Senior Scientist I/C of Core Lab for Biochemistry is available right now at Royal North Shore Hospital. We support education, training and upskilling laboratory staff to reach your full potential in your career.
Don't miss your opportunity to be part of an amazing team!
Working at Royal North Shore Hospital in St. Leonards, Sydney, offers a dynamic and rewarding experience in the heart of one of Australia's most vibrant cities. As a bustling tertiary referral hospital, Royal North Shore Hospital provides comprehensive healthcare services to a diverse patient population.
As an employee, you'll find yourself surrounded by a dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to delivering high-quality patient care and advancing medical research and education. The hospital's state-of-the-art facilities and advanced medical technology ensure that staff have access to the resources they need to excel in their roles.
Located in St. Leonards, you'll also enjoy the convenience of being surrounded by a variety of cafes, eateries, and amenities. Whether you're grabbing a quick coffee on your break or enjoying a leisurely lunch with colleagues, you'll find plenty of options to suit your taste preferences and dietary needs.
Additionally, Royal North Shore Hospital benefits from excellent transportation links, including proximity to St. Leonards train station. This makes commuting to and from work a breeze, with easy access to Sydney's extensive public transportation network.
Overall, working at Royal North Shore Hospital offers a stimulating professional environment, convenient amenities, and excellent transport links, making it an ideal destination for healthcare professionals seeking a fulfilling career in Sydney.
What we can offer you
- Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
- Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What you'll be doing
Responsible for the management of scientific, technical and support staff, all testing and associated activities and logistics for the assigned laboratory. The position oversees the quality, cost and operational integrity of the department, regulatory compliance and accreditation of laboratory services in the department, human resource, business and resource management.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology from a recognised tertiary institution.
- Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical and laboratory staff, along with report writing skills, statistical evaluation of scientific data and the ability to effectively communicate policies and procedures
- Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of accreditation frameworks, relevant standards and quality systems
- Demonstrated managerial skills with experience in laboratory operations, administration and budgeting
- Advanced knowledge of Pathology Laboratory Information Systems including supervision of e-based Quality Management Systems and B laboratories.
- Extensive high level knowledge of working within a Biochemistry laboratory with knowledge of the operation and maintenance of analytical equipment in a pathology laboratory and deep understanding of quality control and quality assurance
- Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) For role related queries or questions contact Daniel Orellana on [email protected]
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2022_030 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
New to NSW Health Pathology?
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future temporary and casual vacancies.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.