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2013/01/02

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Clinical Triage Specialist

Clinical Triage Specialist
  • Burwood Location
  • Variety of Rotating Rosters
  • Attractive Remuneration and Leave Entitlements
Ambulance Victoria is currently recruiting for casual, part time and full time Clinical Triage Specialists (also known as Referral Service Call Takers) based in Burwood, (Melbourne, Victoria). Referral Service is a 24-hour, seven-day operation with shifts rostered on a rotation basis including night shift.
Following the initial training period, applicants are welcome to express an interest in permanent part time and full time positions, should they become available
The Referral Service provides a critical function within Ambulance Victoria as a co-ordination point for ambulance callers who do not require emergency ambulance intervention and can be better managed through an alternate service provider.  Referral Service Call Takers are responsible for conducting telephone triage aimed at identifying and providing an appropriate and co-ordinated health management response.
To apply for a Referral Service Call Taker position, applicants must be a qualified Registered Nurse Division 1 or tertiary qualification in Pre-hospital care, with a minimum of 4 years post qualification experience in triage, ICU,CCU or similar OR a Paramedic with a minimum of 4 years post qualification experience, working for an emergency ambulance service.  Previous training and experience in clinical telephone triage is advantageous.
This role offers attractive remuneration and generous leave arrangements.
Applicants are requested to address the selection criteria detailed in the position description which is available via the Ambulance Victoria website http://www.ambulance.vic.gov.au/About-Us/Careers/Current-Vacancies.html, by emailing recruitment@ambulance.vic.gov.au or by contacting Sharon Bennett on 03 9840 3904.
Your application will form an integral part of the selection process and should be of a high quality including:
• A covering letter
• A resume
• A document addressing the selection criteria detailed in the position description

We request that your application for the Clinical Triage Specialist position is forwarded by 5.00pm Sunday 20 January 2013 to recruitment@ambulance.vic.gov.au or addressed to:
Clinical Triage Specialist
Recruitment Unit
Ambulance Victoria
P O Box 2000
DONCASTER   VIC   3108
Please note: receipt of your application will be confirmed within two working days via email.
Ambulance Victoria is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.