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Form of workCare is our passion. People are our business. Excellence is our standard. Growth is our ambition.
Who we are:
As the only private hospital located in the region, Maitland Private Hospital prides itself on delivering positive patient experiences. We have a dedicated and experienced team of specialists, doctors and nurses who meet the needs of our diverse and changing community by providing exceptional patient-centred care, state-of-the-art medical technology, and a warm, welcoming environment for patients and their families.
Located only 30 minutes from Newcastle, Maitland Private maintains a community-focused feel, while being able to deliver high quality health services to the Maitland and Hunter Valley regions. The hospital encompasses 154 beds, 6 operating theatres, 10 bed ICU, with associated rehabilitation, medical and surgical Wards. Our services include two major medical centres, a dedicated mental health unit, an on-site cancer centre including radiation oncology, radiology practice and pathology laboratory.
Maitland Private Hospital is a key facility within the Healthe Care Group. We are a private healthcare provider of choice, driving innovation and clinical best practice to the services we provide.
Your new role as Art Therapist:
Maitland Private Hospital gives skilled clinicians a platform to make tangible difference to service user’s quality of life and improve health outcomes. We currently have a part-time/casual opportunity for a highly motivated and committed Art Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Mental Health team within The Barrington Clinic Day Programs.
About you (essential criteria):
- Current Working with Children Check and Police Check.
- Highly developed assessment and treatment skills
- Strong collaborative interpersonal skills with well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Immunisation evidence (including full COVID vaccination) and serology report.
- Post Graduate Qualifications in Art Therapy or equivalent
- Experience in developing Art Therapy program
Desirable attributes:
- Experience working in mental health setting
- Willingness to work across inpatient and day patient settings
Flexible working arrangements can be supported including term time work patterns. As part of the Healthe Care group Maitland Private employees have further opportunities to work across multiple work sites including Lingard Private, Gosford Private and Brisbane Waters Private Hospitals. Pay level will be dependent on experience in line with the NSW Private Hospitals award.
Healthe Care is an equal opportunity employer. At Maitland Private Hospital, we’re all about supporting real people to deliver extraordinary care. As part of the Maitland Private team, you can expect:
- Attractive Remuneration Package
- Collaboration with like-minded professionals across a multi-disciplinary team
- Work-Life Balance – Flexible rostering & working conditions
- Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities, including potential to undertake discounted post graduate study and paid study leave.
- Super & Novated Lease Salary Packaging Options
- Wellbeing programs including discounted private health insurance
- Fitness Passport
- Comprehensive Orientation Program
- Discounted Massages on-site
Closing date: Friday 19th April, 2024
Applications must address and meet essential criteria. Applications must include current CV and names of at least 2 professional referees.
Position enquiries and applications:
Interested to know more?
Jen Quilty | Nurse Unit Manager | Maitland Private Hospital | 175 Chisholm Road, East Maitland NSW 2323
E: ***************@healthecare.com.au | T: +61 2 4933 8400 | W: maitlandprivate.com.au
*Due to the large volume of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted.
