Grade 2 Physiotherapist - Acute Inpatients (Cardiorespiratory, Rotating)

Reference Number: 42209: Grade 2 Physiotherapist - Acute inpatients (Cardiorespiratory, Rotating)
Employment Type: On Going Full Time (FT)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)About Northern Health:As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD, Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be!The Role:We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Grade 2 Physiotherapist to join the team at Northern Health, Epping campus.The Grade 2 Physiotherapist will provide leadership and ensure high level, evidence-based physiotherapy care to Acute inpatients. The role includes the organisation, implementation, development and supervision of physiotherapy care and the promotion of best practice.Areas of clinical work may include general medical, surgical and cardiorespiratory inpatients, including those on the Pandemic wards at Northern Hospital Epping as well as cover in other areas as a member of the inpatient acute team. This role rotates across the inpatient wards with other acute rotating physiotherapists.To be successful in this role you will have:

• A background which includes significant experience resulting in high level of clinical skill in cardiorespiratory and acute physiotherapy
• Experience and/or interest in developing skills in clinical education
• Demonstrates leadership skills and initiative in developing and promoting clinical care
• Well developed interpersonal skills.
• Well developed organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated sound clinical skills
• Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team

Next Steps . . .If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.For further details, please refer to the . Alternatively, contact Rachel Ellis 0407 639 912 or Maivili Selvarajah 0421 245 514.Applications close 22nd May 2024Why work at the Northern Health?We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
• A commitment to ongoing professional development through our 'Learning Labs'
• Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library

For a glimpse of life at NH, clickWork with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.