AddressChris O’Brien Lifehouse is an internationally recognised independent, not-for-profit cancer hospital leading the way in delivering patient-centred cancer care. We seek passionate, caring, and dedicated staff who align with our Founder’s vision of creating a collaborative environment in which, respect, discovery, empowerment, and nurture, thrive in the interests of our patients.
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who will provide services to oncology patients at Chris O`Brien Lifehouse
The candidate will ensure a high standard of assessment, treatment, and education for all families, patients, and carers in the inpatient setting.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Degree in Occupational Therapy, with Current National Occupational Therapy registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- A high level of clinical skill and expertise in managing acute patients (preferably in the oncology or palliative care setting) with a sound understanding of the clinical challenges of working in a busy acute hospital.
- Experience in developing a service/service improvements or quality projects
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and engage in independent clinical decision making
- Demonstrated capacity for assessing needs of patients and their families/carers, and making appropriate recommendations for their functional safety, independence and comfort.
This is a Category A position. To be employed by Chris O’Brien Lifehouse you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy. Information regarding this Policy is available on our careers website: http://www.mylifehouse.org.au/aboutlifehouse/careers/
We are committed to providing equal opportunities, and we encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria and shares Chris O`Brien Lifehouse values to apply by sending your CV and cover letter to *******@lh.org.au
