Health Clinician, Aged Care Assessment Team - Ballina

Enjoy flexibility to grow and broaden your experience with diverse pathways. Benefits include salary packaging, competitive renumeration and more.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (18 weeks)
Position Classification: Lvl 2 - Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist / Social Worker OR Registered Nurse OR Psychologist
Remuneration: $35.53 - $55.17 per hour dependent on qualifications
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ467671
About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)
We are healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond and Clarence Valleys.
If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.
You care. We care.
About the role
Ballina Community Health is seeking a Health Clinician to join their Aged Care Assessment team to provide comprehensive and appropriate assessment and care planning for Aged Care clients in line with Northern NSW Aged Care Assessment Team guidelines.
If you have:

• Relevant qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or Registered Nurse prior to commencing and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) where required or eligibility for membership of the appropriate professional body. To be appointed as a Level 2 Health Professional evidence must be provided of three years' clinical experience
• Ability to utilise problem solving skills and a multidisciplinary team approach in the planning, delivery and coordination of patient care and effectively prioritise and organise own work/caseload
• Effective communication through the use of information technology, written, verbal and interpersonal skills with the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others
• Knowledge and understanding of person centred care, quality improvement and evidence based practice

Join our team and you’ll enjoy:

• Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay.
• Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing.
• Growth – access to professional and personal development.
• Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

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For role related queries or questions contact Mary-Ellen O'Reilly on Mel.OReilly@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close:24 March 2024
NNNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit , our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see .
You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.
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