Grade 3 Icu Physiotherapist - Casual Weekends

Job Description:
Gr 3 ICU Physiotherapist – Casual Weekends
Casual Weekend Position
Flexible roster- 6 hour Saturday and/or Sunday shifts
Friendly and dynamic team
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for enthusiastic and experienced senior cardiorespiratory Physiotherapists to join the SVHM weekend physiotherapy service.
This positions will provide leadership and support for our team of weekend physiotherapists and provide service to priority patients in the Intensive Care Unit & High Dependency Unit. You will join a cohesive and progressive integrated team, who are committed to excellence in clinical practice, research, service improvement and professional development.
The role also involves the supervision, mentoring and support of junior grade 1 weekend staff and coordination of weekend caseloads. The ability to provide excellent ICU, HDU and acute cardiorespiratory physiotherapy management is essential.
Staff will be employed on casual contracts and are able to nominate the weekends they will work. Shifts will be up to 6 hours on both Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays.
Current, or eligibility for national physiotherapy registration is essential.
Duties include:
Provide expert clinical management for all patients in the Intensive Care Unit, High Dependency Unit and acute cardiorespiratory wards (in conjunction with grade 1)
Provide a tertiary level of consultancy in outlying wards as required
The classification range for this position is VB7 – VC1 ($50.65 - $57.87 per hour plus casual loading).
Your contribution
Minimum of 7 years post graduate physiotherapy experience
Recent physiotherapy experience in an ICU setting
Demonstrated superior assessment and treatment skills
Demonstrated commitment to staff supervision, development and continuing education
Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
What we offer
A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Culture of continuous improvement
Physiotherapy Department
The Physiotherapy Department provides high quality clinical services across a spectrum of acute, sub-acute and outpatient services. The Department works as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide assessment, treatment and a range of therapeutic services to optimise patient care and maximise function. The Department is committed to fostering excellence in evidence based clinical care, research and education.​
Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
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Contact Details: Cardiorespiratory Team Leader, Benjamin Tarrant, benjamin.tarrant@svha.org.au
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Closing Date: 14 April 2024 11:59pm
Reconciliation 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.
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