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SalaryABOUT THE ROLE:Summary of the role: Are you excited by the challenge of providing essential public healthcare services to a rural community, while experiencing cheaper cost of living, beautiful fresh air and meeting great new people? Take an adventure to live and work in the country area of Young NSW.Mercy Care Centre Young NSW - a sub-acute publicly funded hospital providing inpatient and outpatient services.
Subsidised hospital accommodation available. New graduates encouraged to apply. Relocation assistance may apply.
Full time position with monthly ADO - rotational role, contract to December 13th 2024 with possibility to extend.
Opportunity exists to rotate across caseloads and work in a wide variety of areas, broadening your skills. Option specialise in areas of your interest including women’s health, paediatrics, plastering, rehabilitation and musculoskeletal caseloads. A great learning environment.
Our Physio department runs a musculoskeletal outpatient clinic, services our 26-bed subacute ward, provides acute ward cover at Young District hospital, outreach services to smaller communities, cardiac and pulmonary rehab programs and Transition Aged Care program. The physio team is 5 clinicians and two AHAs (including a senior Physio).
Large multidisciplinary Allied Health team of 22 staff. Supervision provided by our senior Physio and professional development supported. NSW Allied Health Professionals Award applies to this position.
ABOUT YOUYou will have current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Physiotherapist and current drivers license
You will be a positive and proactive team member who is keen to learn.
You will be an adaptable problem solver focussed on delivering patient centred and evidence-based care.
Enjoy a rural lifestyle while taking advantage of the opportunity to build broad skills.
ABOUT US:Mercy Care Centre Young is a 26-bed subacute health service facility providing a range of outpatient, community health and aged care services for the people of Young and surrounding region. It specialises in geriatric evaluation and management; rehabilitation and palliative care.Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women's health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.WHAT WE OFFER:Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and supporting all staff to be their authentic selves at work through our network group for LGBTIQ+ staff and allies
protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable
offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification requirements.
Provide a current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check (Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation).
Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).
If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process please contact us on the details below.Contact DetailsClare Findlay, Allied Health Team Leader
cfindlay@mercy.com.au
