Project Officer - Management of Acute Behavioural Disturbance (Diversional Therapist/ Occupational Therapist Level 3)
Job description
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to Febuary 2023
Position Classification: Diversional Therapist/ Occupational Therapist Level 3
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ337006
Would you like to become part of a committed team, always striving to deliver excellence in the health sector?
About Us
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
Where you will be based
The Centre for Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) is the education and training service for Sydney Local Health District (SLHD). CEWD offers over 300 courses per year and has a comprehensive range of both clinical and non-clinical courses and programs using technology to improve access to professional development and to provide high fidelity learning environments. We are a delivery site of the NSW Health RTO which means that we can offer our staff Nationally Recognised qualifications.
About the role
This position will support the development, delivery and evaluation of education strategies relating to the management of acute behavioural disturbances. This will include the development, accreditation and delivery of a nationally recognised qualification as well as other educational resources.
The Project Officer will be the subject matter expert for elements of the programs design. This will reflect their specialised ability to engage consumers with meaningful activities. They will use their extensive knowledge and clinical expertise to ensure person centre care is at the heart of this education strategy. This position is expected to be able to work autonomously, with minimal direct supervision and using independent professional judgement, have high level interpersonal skills, be able to clearly identify and address problems and concerns, have a wide knowledge of current evidence based practice.
We are looking for someone who…
Holds a bachelor degree in Health Science or Applied Science in Leisure, Recreation or Diversional Therapy and has eligibility for full membership of Diversional and Recreation Therapy Australia or Degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist. Evidence of extensive clinical experience, inclusive of experience as a Level 2 Diversional Therapist or equivalent.
Has experience in the provision of current clinical practice, program design and models of care for the management of patients with acute behavioural disturbances.
What we can offer you (for eligible employees)…
Accrued Day Off (ADO)
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
Great education opportunities through the Centre for Education and Workforce Development
Please view the Position Description for further details.
For enquiries, please contact Lesley Innes via email at Lesley.Innes@health.nsw.gov.au
About working for SLHD
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2022_030)
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate.
A third dose is a requirement for Category A positions and booster doses are highly recommended for all other health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. .
To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn.
Applications Close: 8 September 2022.
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