The Royal Hobart Hospital and Department of General Medicine are recruiting suitably qualified applicants for a Perfusionist.

We are looking for an experienced Perfusionist to help provide perfusion services within the Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit. This includes Cardiopulmonary bypass procedures and all associated circulatory support.

Who are we?

Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s largest hospital, and the Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit within the RHH is the tertiary referral centre for all cardiothoracic surgery in Tasmania. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions.  All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

We strive to provide excellent Cardiothoracic Surgical care to the 500,000-strong population of Tasmania.

The role:

• Assist the Clinical Perfusion Services section of the Tasmanian Cardiothoracic Unit in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Provide specialist perfusion services conducting perfusion services in cardiopulmonary bypass procedures and operating associated circulatory support systems.
• Participate in the on-call roster for cardiothoracic surgical services
• Provide user maintenance on a range of perfusion equipment.
• Contribute to providing clinical perfusion services in an effective and coordinated manner.
• Operate as a member of the Cardiac Surgery Team providing a clinical service and specialist activity.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment

Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*Notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $120,114 - $134,268 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

In addition, the following allowances will contribute to the overall package available:

• 30% of base salary as Market Allowance.
• On call and call back allowances
• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
• Relocation and accommodation assistance, within Department of Health guidelines can be provided.
• Please note that access to salaries beyond $126,845 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme. 

Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Tertiary qualification/program of study recognised by the Australian and New Zealand Board of Perfusion
• Holds a Certificate of Clinical Perfusion awarded by the Australian and New Zealand Board of Perfusion.

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• Perfusionist HP04.pdf
• Perfusionist HP04.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For more information contact - 

Colin Banks

Position: Nursing Director
Phone: (03) 6166 6738
E-mail: colin.banks@ths.tas.gov.au

Important information

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To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

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