AddressDiscover the balance. Enjoy more flexibility, diverse career pathways, the opportunity to learn and grow, salary packaging + more.
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.
About the role
Northern NSW Local Health District has an exciting career opportunity for a Lymphoedema Therapist to join their team. This role provide specialist outpatient lymphoedema therapy and related services to clients residing in designated area and outside as required.
If you have/are:
- Bachelor or post graduate qualification in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy, and registration as a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or ability to obtain registration by the time of commencement with NNSWLHD.
- High levels of post graduate clinical experience and specialist knowledge in the area of lymphoedema therapy and completion of Level 1 lymphoedema management course
- Ability to plan and coordinate client care independently and operate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Understanding and knowledge of Aboriginal social, cultural and economic issues; a capacity to flexibly develop local responses to community needs; and cross cultural communication skills
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
Need more information?
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Emma McDonald on *************@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 14 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.
To be appointed as a Level 3 Health Professional evidence must be provided of three years' clinical experience and demonstrated experience of extensive specialist knowledge or a high level of broad generalist knowledge within the discipline as defined by the award definitions of a level 3 practitioner
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