Continuous Shift Scientist - HP3

at  Queensland Health

Ensure personal development of scientific knowledge and expertise by participating in Performance and Development Plans, active learning, and professional development. Depending on level of experience, provide scientific education and supervision for less experienced practitioners and provide direction to assist and support operational staff.
Key competencies (role specific criteria)

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

• A demonstrated high level of knowledge, expertise, and skills within a multi-skilled laboratory.
• Availability to participate in a multidisciplinary team on a 24/7 continuous shift roster as required including weekends, public holidays. May be required to participate in extra shifts when necessary to maintain service delivery. Reliability and punctuality to ensure uninterrupted pathology service provision 24/7.
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills including customer service, conflict resolution, and ability to contribute positively towards a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical advice and provision of results to laboratory staff and Hospital and Health Service clients pertaining to Haematology, Transfusion, Chemical Pathology and Urine Microscopy.
• Ability to perform duties with a high degree of independence and with infrequent supervision.
• Ability to plan and prioritise to effectively manage high volume workloads whilst maintaining excellent customer service in alignment with the overall strategic plan of the Department.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use computerised systems, and in the use of software systems including a Laboratory Information System (AUSLAB), Unity, a Quality Information System, Microsoft Office 365.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in quality and service improvement activities in accordance with NATA/ISO accreditation/certification.

Qualifications, registrations, and other requirements

• The successful applicant must hold at least a relevant tertiary degree (or equivalent recognised qualification) in an eligible discipline from a recognised university or tertiary institution. Proof of qualification will be required.
• Please detail any visa conditions you may have if you are not a permanent resident of Australia.
• We understand that some people may require adjustments to the workplace or the way the work is performed. All applicants are encouraged to advise the panel of any support or reasonable adjustments (i.e. building access, wheelchair access, interpreting services etc.) that may be required.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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