Occupational Therapist (Level 1-2) Oncology And General Inpatients

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Lvl 1
Remuneration: 70944 - 82899 - full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ457809
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
This is an exciting opportunity to obtain a level 1-2 permanent full-time position primarily working in the Oncology and General Medicine caseloads at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick. Please refer to both the Position Description and Statement of Duties to guide your answers to the selection criteria. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Gavin Harrison or Kate O'Shea at 9382 1073

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies

What you'll be doing
The Occupational Therapist will provide clinical services to inpatients and/or outpatients referred to Occupational Therapy. The Occupational Therapist will provide evidence based care within a multidisciplinary and family centred context, and utilise holistic occupational therapy models of care. Participation is expected in ongoing education, teaching, evidence based practice and quality improvement activities.
Please see attached statement of clinical responsibilities for the identified position.

• Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration
• Postgraduate experience and clinical skills relevant to the identified clinical position
• Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills, and proven success in multidisciplinary team settings
• Demonstrated time management and prioritisation skills with an ability to work flexibly within service demands
• Demonstrated participation and commitment to continuing education, quality improvement activities and/or research
• Drivers Licence

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and for vaccination requirements.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA).
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
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If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on 0486012545.
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For role related queries or questions contact Gavin Harrison on gavin.harrison@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 18/01/2024