At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide genetic counselling to patients and families, coordinating referrals as needed.
- Company: Join Mercy Health, a compassionate organisation with over 10,000 dedicated team members.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse workplace that values equality and encourages applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in healthcare while gaining unique experience.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a commitment to patient-centred care.
The predicted salary is between 69300 - 84700 $ per year.
Salary: As per Medical scientists, pharmacists and psychologists EBA
Location: Mercy Hospital for Women Heidelberg
Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications
Contact: Melissa Graetz*******@mercy.com.au
About the opportunity
To provide counselling to patients and their families concerned about genetic conditions. Support for and co-ordination of referrals where necessary for women with diagnosed genetic and fetal anomalies according to protocols. The genetic counsellor will be part of a multi-disciplinary team and work closely with other counsellors and medical geneticists.
Employment Type: Locum Full Time
Hours: 76 hour fortnight shift
What you'll bring
- You are resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart.
- You are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
- Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
- A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
- The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
- A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
- Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.
Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare? Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.
Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgement to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
Associate Genetic Counsellor employer: Mercy Health
Mercy Health is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development within the aged care sector. With a strong commitment to community engagement and outstanding customer service, employees enjoy a collaborative work culture that fosters strategic partnerships and innovation. Located in a supportive environment, Mercy Health offers unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact while benefiting from comprehensive training and career advancement pathways.
