Occupational Therapist, Day Rehabilitation Program

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $35.77 (Level 1, Year 1) - $51.04 (Level 2, Year 4) per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ489172
Applications Close: Sunday 23 June 2024A wonderful opportunity exists for an Occupational Therapist to join the multidisciplinary Day Rehabilitation Program based at Bulli District Hospital for a temporary, full time position. Based in a person centered program, you will have the opportunity to develop skills in interdisciplinary practice used in assessment, goal setting and some interventions. There are also opportunities for involvement in existing quality improvement initiatives. This position has established connections with the greater ISLHD Occupational Therapy department where ongoing professional development activities and clinical support is encouraged.This temporary full time position is available until 22 September 2024 with the possibility of extension at same/reduced hours.What you'll be doingProvide a high quality occupational therapy service to patients and carers, to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes for the patients of the service.Where you’ll be workingis a 120 bed facility offering sub-acute Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care services across four wards. Bulli works closely with the Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care Specialist team across the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District to ensure a safe and timely transfer of patients who have completed an acute episode of care and require ongoing care and management. Bulli Hospital also provides outpatient Geriatric Services and a Day Rehabilitation Program. The outpatient services are supported by senior medical specialists, specialist nursing staff and Allied Health. The outpatient unit houses therapy and assessment areas for patient appointments. In addition, Bulli Hospital provides treatment for minor injury and illness, similar to a GP, via the Urgent Care Centre. This model of care enables patients to be seen and assessed by specialist nurse practitioners or medical officers to deliver treatment and management plans.Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.Talent PoolThis recruitment may be used to create a talent pool / eligibility list where candidates may be offered casual, ongoing permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 18 months.Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with before employment can commence.Criminal record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child-related employment and you will be required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. To apply, please go toYour claim against the selection criteria is the most important part of your application as it will help determine whether or not you have met the standard of response required by the panel to be eligible for an interview. You should read the Position Description and then address the selection criteria for the role, giving examples where required. Applicants are encouraged to review the following information on Applying for a position within NSW Health at:What we can offer youThe Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) provides you with an excellent career choice with many rewarding experiences. At ISLHD we are not just offering jobs, we are offering you the opportunity to excel in your chosen field and to experience a work life balance.Work flexibility is very important at ISLHD and we provide our people with a range of benefits and conditions to assist with balancing the demands of work and personal life where possible. We offer:· ADOs each month (for eligible full time employees)· Study and development leave· Access to in-house training, learning and educational opportunities· Discounted parking· Salary packaging options to reduce your tax and increase your take home pay (for eligible employees)· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – counselling for you and your family· Fitness Passport program – ISLHD staff can sign-up with Fitness Passport, an external service provider. Fitness Passport offers employees access to gyms and fitness services that are current members of its program on a minimum 12 month contract.

• Current registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Current class C NSW drivers licence or equivalent.
• Demonstrated clinical skills relevant to the role.
• Demonstrated ability to be plan, prioritise, and meet workload demands.

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For role related queries or questions contact Alison Mccarthy on Alison.Mccarthy@health.nsw.gov.au