Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 - Lemongrove Campus - Temp FT
Job description
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 23/12/2022)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $1,260.63 - $1,826.38 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ320436
Applications Close: 31/07/2022
What you'll be doing
An Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 full time contract to the 23rd December 2022 is available.
Come and join the community based OT team in Community Health Care at Lemongrove Community Health Centre in the Penrith area. The position provides clinical intervention to adult/aged clients living in the community with varied health conditions under a multidisciplinary model of care and includes the provision of clinical assessment and intervention for chronic and complex health conditions, pressure injury management, assistive technology, environmental modifications and palliative care.
This position is part of a larger Occupational Therapy Department across four Community Health Centres with skilled clinicians in a supportive environment.
An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD):
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.
NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people with disability.
What we can offer you:
Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession.
Working with NBMLHD Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) each month (for full time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave each year (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Superannuation contributions
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
Salary Packaging:
Salary packaging is beneficial to most Nepean Blue Mountains Health staff. You can potentially salary package a range of your personal expenses including but not limited to novated motor vehicle lease, relocation expenses and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more information by contacting Smartsalary via email at customersupport@smartsalary.com.au or on 1300 476 278.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases:
If you are applying for a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2020_017. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy
All NSW Health workers are now required to have received 2 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.
To be eligible for employment with NBMLHD you must be: an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia. If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
Selection criteria to be addressed:
- Qualifications in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated clinical experience in the delivery of Occupational Therapy services for clients with chronic, aged and complex needs, designing and implementing client centred plans, managing complex client care and discharge planning.
- Demonstrated experience in assessment, planning and evaluating interventions, with the ability to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters with minimal direct supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to provide clinical supervision to students and support other staff.
- Demonstrated, effective organisational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with consumers, teams and agencies, with the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development and demonstrated knowledge and experience with quality improvement and evidence based practice.
- Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel. This may include driving long distances across the LHD.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Helen Hodges on Helen.Hodges@health.nsw.gov.au
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