Casual- Physiotherapists Grade 2

Job Description:St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM) is a facility of St Vincent’s Health Australia under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries. We are a not for profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.St Vincent's Private Hospital Fitzroy is a centrally located large private hospital facility. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist with recent broad experience in the acute inpatient setting to join our physiotherapy team. The successful candidate will be required to cover weekday shifts on a casual basis, and will have the opportunity to join the casual weekend roster if desired. Shift length and start/finish time flexibility may be negotiated to accommodate out of work commitments.This role will include management of a diverse clinical caseload across neurosciences, orthopaedics, cardiac and thoracic surgery, general surgery, general medicine and oncology. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work as part of an experienced multi-disciplinary team, to provide high quality, patient centred care.Responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):

• Effective management of a busy and diverse clinical caseload
• Prioritisation and workload allocation
• Communication with the multidisciplinary team
• Safe and effective discharge planning

The successful candidate will have:

• Broad experience within the acute inpatient setting
• An ability to work independently and competently across the acute care service
• A commitment to high quality patient care
• Well-developed communication skills, and demonstrated experience working as part of an effective team
• Recent experience in ICU is desirable but not essential

WHY WORK FOR SVPHM:
You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.

• Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD
• Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)
• Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good
• A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave
• Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital

ABOUT ST VINCENTS PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE
Our experienced team of clinical professionals, care givers and support staff are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic, medical and surgical services. We work together to ensure patient safety, well-being and recovery. We are a not for profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.APPLY NOW!
If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au.REQUIREMENTS:
Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more.HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:
If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Lena Fiddelaers -Allied Health Manager om 0421419766Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:Contact Details: lena.fiddelaers@svha.org.auAlternate Contact:Closing Date: 20 May 2024 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit https or get in contact atCode of Conduct: