Occupational Therapy - Short Term Staff Pool - Blue Mountains/ Lithgow - Casual
Job description
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $33.17 - $48.06 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ322585
Applications Close: 30/10/2022
What you'll be doing:
The Short Term Staffing Pool Occupational Therapist contributes to the provision of flexible and consistent Occupational Therapy services in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. Short Term Staffing pool clinicians are offered short term contracts across a variety of OT clinical areas to back fill temporary vacant positions or to meet periodic service demands.
Contract locations may be located at either of the 3 hospital facilities at Nepean, Blue Mountains or Lithgow and the various Community Health Centres across the Local Health District. The aim is to provide a high quality Occupational Therapy service to patients/clients, consumers and carers, to ensure optimal health outcomes for the clients during an OTs short term contract. The contracts offered will align to the occupational therapist’s clinical experience and skill set for optimal service and efficiency.
Contracts will be offered to fill short term vacancies across NBMLHD OT services.
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:
- Registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA)
- Demonstrated post qualification experience working as an Occupational Therapist providing clinical care in any of the following settings – Inpatient, Outpatients/Ambulatory Care, Community Health, Paediatrics, Mental Health , Drug & Alcohol
- Ability to work independently as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team and provide clinical direction when working with Allied Health Assistants
- Demonstrated skills in written and verbal communication with patients/clients/consumers, teams and agencies, with experience in clinical documentation and formal reporting
- Demonstrated ability to exercise independent professional judgement using skilled clinical reasoning and seek professional consult when performing novel, complex or critical tasks
- Demonstrated experience in the use of relevant evidence based practice to guide decision making
- Demonstrated high level of organisational skills, including ability to prioritise clinical activity
- Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.
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For role related queries or questions contact Jessica Heikkinen on Jessica.Heikkinen@health.nsw.gov.au
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