Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist | St Stephen's Hospital or The Wesley HospitalEmployment Term: Full Time, fixed term 12 month Maternity Leave VacancyLocation: Auchenflower, The Wesley Hospital or Hervey Bay, St Stephen's HospitalRemuneration: $40.25 - $55.93 phr + 11% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & AllowancesThis position can be based at St Stephen's Hospital or The Wesley Hospital for 12 months, or the possibility of doing 6 month rotation at each, where accommodation can be provided at Hervey Bay for the 6 months to the successful candidate.Make a meaningful difference with Uniting Care HospitalWe’re looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.An integral part of our team as an Occupational Therapist, you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about.Let’s make a meaningful difference, together.What makes a difference for you?As Australia’s first fully digital hospital, St Stephen’s gives the Wide Bay community access to one of the country’s most advanced healthcare facilities. An innovative non-for-profit regional hospital, we offer access to the best specialists with minimal waiting for advanced treatment with personal care.Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balanceSave tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annumFree / Subsidised On-Site ParkingA recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance programA positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government schemeDiversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid an unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural eventsProfessional development, through Graduate Certificates, skills development courses, bursaries, grants and partnerships with leading Universities (Hospitals).Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful differenceYour part in the Uniting Care Hospital teamJoining our team as an Occupational Therapist, you will work with patients to maximise their function and independence in their daily activities. Our Occupational Therapy Service is frequently involved in the care of patients, referred by specialist doctors, in the neurology, surgery, orthopaedics, oncology, palliative care and medical units of the hospital.With a focus on delivering high-quality, clinical care to patients within an acute setting, you’ll recognise the importance of multi-disciplinary approaches to rehabilitation; bringing an open, collaborative approach to patient-centred care.What makes a difference for us?Minimum 2 years’ post graduate experience in an acute hospital settingRelevant qualifications and AHPRA registrationStrong, evidence-based clinical practice and problem-solving skillsCommitment to teamwork and high-level communication skills St Stephen’s Hospital is proudly part of the UnitingCare family, we’d love you to be too.At St Stephen’s Hospital, we offer a comprehensive range of inpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services including Cardiac and Cancer Care, Urology, Bariatric, Gynaecology, Respiratory, Haematology, Orthopaedics, Cardiovascular, Endoscopy and Vascular and general surgery. We’re committed to re-investing surplus funds for the devolvement of our hospital, services and employees; creating facilities that utilise leading edge technology and staffed by leaders in their field.Joining St Stephen’s Hospital, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16, 500 staff and 9, 000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all it’s fullness.Start making a difference todayOur application process takes less than 15 minutes – Click the ‘APPLY’ button to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter. Our team are available to answer any questions you may have.Diversity & InclusionOur approach is simple –everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. Learn more about Diversity & Inclusion at UnitingCare: https://www.unitingcareqld.com.au/about-us/who-we-are/diversity-and-inclusionSafe workplace We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.