Occupational Therapist - Level 1 and 2 - Aged Care Rehab (Fri/Sat)
NSW Health
- Sydney, NSW Randwick, NSW
- $35.78-51.04 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 and 2
Remuneration: $35.78 - $51.04 per hour plus superannuationHours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ482107Want the flexibility of working days that suits your family / lifestyle needs?Be part of an LHD that promotes and shares opportunities for clinical excellence and learning.Where you'll be working (POWH)The Occupational Therapy department at Prince of Wales Hospital employs up to 36 therapists across acute, rehabilitation and outpatient caseloads. We have therapists specialised across all caseloads working together to support each other working with complex patients to deliver patient centred care.The Occupational Therapy department supports clinicians through:· Driving innovation and learning· Prioritising self-care and wellbeing· Clear communication & feedback· Valuing teamwork & collaborationThis position will be based on the Aged Care Rehab Ward – Fri & Sat. You will be provided with clinical supervision and support to ensure your professional development needs are supported. You will be expected to work autonomously with indirect supervision on Saturdays, and may provide support to the Allied Health Assistant and support other Occupational Therapists working across POWH.See what Prince of Wales Hospital has to offer! hyperlink to the following addressAs well as well as supported orientation and a dedicated supervisor, to support you as you commence your OT career within SESLHD we also have:· SESLHD OT Early Career network· BUILD Opportunities Program: for Allied Health Professional staff at levels one and two. It sets out opportunities to advance skill-sets across six development areas, the steps involved in attaining these skills, and a formal progress report document. Clinicians can further develop their knowledge base, experiences and skills to support their applications for more senior roles· The Safety and Quality Essentials PathwayAccelerated Implementation Methodology (AIM)About Allied Health in South Eastern Sydney Local Health District :The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘Exceptional Care, Healthier Lives’. We strive for a workplace culture with a foundation that promotes person centred care approaches and staff wellbeing. We connect our Allied Health staff with opportunities for learning, development and clinical supervision, and have established partnerships with universities that promote cutting edge research in wellbeing, education and teaching.Some of the other benefits of working with us include:· Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) for full time employees every month, on top of your 4 weeks annual leave· Salary Packaging Scheme - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay.· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - a professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access· Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up to this external service provider which offers access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW· Staff Wellbeing ambassadors across the district managing wellbeing initiatives for staff· Paid Maternity and Parental Leave· Study Leave· Support for breastfeeding employees· Disability Employment· Child Care (some sites)For more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our pageEmployment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.All workers and new recruits are required to receive 2 doses of a Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine to commence employment/ engagement or continue to work within a NSW Health service.A worker and new recruit will be considered compliant if they have a medical contraindication to all available Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccines and provide medical contraindication evidence in line with the policy requirements.In addition, all Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant.Category A workers and new recruits who are non-compliant with seasonal influenza vaccination or have a medical contraindication to influenza or COVID-19 vaccinations must comply with all other infection control risk reduction strategies as directed while working in a Category A position.SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to:
- Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and Current Registration with AHPRA.
- Demonstrated core competency skills relevant to the facility and the occupational therapy service.
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters, commensurate with years of experience.
- Computer skills and the capacity to use health information systems.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning.
- Current Class C Drivers Licence.
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For role related queries or questions contact Danielle Collins on Danielle.Collins@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 30 April 2024