Paediatric Cardiac Perfusionist - Advanced

Queensland Health; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Annual pay raises

Superannuation 12.75%

Leave loading 17.5%

Salary packaging

Wellness program

Work-life balance

Job summary

Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS) is seeking a Paediatric Cardiac Perfusionist - Advanced to join the dedicated team at the Queensland Children’s Hospital. You will deliver advanced specialist clinical and consultancy services within the paediatric cardiac perfusion unit and PICU, and provide leadership and mentorship to colleagues.

You will apply high level expertise in paediatric cardiac bypass and ECLS, contribute to the development of clinical practices, and

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist clinical and consultancy services within the paediatric cardiac perfusion unit and the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU).
• Apply high level specialist expertise in paediatric cardiac bypass and extracorporeal life support (ECLS).
• Apply independent professional judgement to patient complexity in paediatric cardiac perfusion and ECLS.
• Provide clinical leadership in developing practices, procedures and protocols that support continuum of care in the perfusion department and the QCH ECLS team.
• Assess equipment, consumables, fluids including blood products and specialist medications for each patient.
• Lead staff education and mentorship, providing supervision and competency training for CHQ staff.
• Participate in 24 hrs/day, 7 days a week emergency on-call roster.

Job description

Paediatric Cardiac Perfusionist - Advanced

The position of Paediatric Cardiac Perfusionist - Advanced will: - Deliver advanced level specialist clinical and consultancy services as a member of the Queensland Children\'s Hospital Paediatric Cardiac Perfusion Service. - Provide clinical leadership and oversight of the day-to-day operations of the team, coordinate the delivery of clinical services, and maintain clinical excellence and high standards of care. - To provide education and mentorship to colleagues and junior staff members.

About the Role

In this role you will deliver quality outcomes for children, young people and families (Leader of Self) in accordance with the Children\'s Health Queensland Leadership Excellence Framework and the Queensland Public Service and the CHQ values. Your contribution will include:

• Deliver specialist clinical and consultancy services within the paediatric cardiac perfusion unit and the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) in accordance with the Australia and New Zealand College of Perfusion (ANZCP)
• Apply high level specialist expertise in the clinical practice of paediatric cardiac bypass and extracorporeal life support (ECLS)
• Apply independent professional judgement to each patient\'s complexity and requirements in paediatric cardiac perfusion and ECLS.
• Provide professional leadership in the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols that support the continuum of care in the perfusion department as well as the QCH ECLS team.
• Apply specialist assessment to determine the most appropriate equipment and consumables as well as fluids including blood products and specialist medications for each patient.
• Show clinical leadership in the areas of staff education and mentoring of junior staff members. Provide clinical practice supervision including competency training and skill development to ensure the maintenance of professional clinical standards within the Queensland Children\'s Hospital Paediatric Cardiac Perfusion department and the QCH ECLS team. This is in accordance with the regulations and clinical practice guidelines as well as protocols in place that are supported by the ANZCP.
• Participate in 24 hrs/day, 7 days a week emergency on-call roster.

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
• 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.