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Form of workThe Physiotherapy Department is seeking applications from 1st year physiotherapy students for the role of cadet Health Practitioner. The cadet performs a range of clinical support activities and on the job skills development while engaged in formal full-time tertiary studies.
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.
Our purpose is `great care every day'.
We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow's health sector workforce.
As an employer we are seeking to attract and retain a diverse and skilled workforce and we are committed to HARNESSING THE POTENTIAL OF OUR PEOPLE.
About your opportunity
Cadets are employed casually to accommodate the commitments required by their studies while gaining pre-registration exposure to the workplace.
The cadet contributes to a 7-day physiotherapy service delivery model within the Townsville University Hospital under the delegation and practice supervision of an allied health professional in the provision of effective patient care.
Skills and experience:
- Under supervision, ability to provide a defined range of patient interventions as delegated by the Physiotherapist.
- Demonstrated ability to learn and commitment to train in specific handling and technical skills and competencies relevant to the position.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively as part of a team with a good understanding of own scope of practice in a complex and demanding work environment.
- Demonstrated skills in self-organisation and initiative to enable the timely completion of a variety of tasks allowing efficient service function.
Generous casual hourly rates of $36.97 to $43.48 per hour. Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice ), shift and locality allowances, corporate discounts, wellness programs and the EAP.
In your application please provide a short response (maximum two pages) that includes the following information:
a) Your program of study and university (e.g. Bachelor of Physiotherapy, James Cook University)
b) Your year of study (e.g. 1st year Bachelor of Physiotherapy)
c) Any experience using clinical digital systems (e.g. the integrated electronic Medical Record (ieMR))
d) A short response on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant for the role, taking into account the key responsibilities and key attributes of the position.
About Townsville:
Townsville is one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef, with the natural wonders of Magnetic Island a short boat ride away.
The coastal hub of Townsville is an ideal base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef. Townsville is a dynamic neighbourhood with access to a variety of top-notch educational facilities, cutting-edge medical facilities, affordable housing, distinctive retail stores, great events, and a wide range of recreation opportunities.
