AddressProvide high level physiotherapy services to consumers, staff and students within the Mother and Baby Unit as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Physiotherapist - Senior (Mental Health - Lavender Mother and Baby Unit) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia
You will
- Deliver advanced clinical and advisory services within single and multi-disciplinary teams
- Apply advanced professional judgement to complex clinical problems utilising evidence based practices, clinical expertise, multi-specialty skills and extensive ongoing professional development
- Facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical practices, procedures and workplace guidelines
- Assist the facility based Clinical Educator in providing student placement opportunities and clinical education within the GCHHS to physiotherapy undergraduate and postgraduate students
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- A tertiary degree in Physiotherapy
- Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
- Interstate/International candidates may be eligible (PDF) ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/190415/Workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme-guideline.pdf ) for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) – up $20,000!
Salary
- Temporary part time (38 hrs p.f, 12 months with the possibility of extension)
- Base salary ranging from $62.75 - $67.53 per hour
About Us
The Mother Baby Unit is a purpose built, specialist four bed unit located at Gold Coast University Hospital. Women with significant/complex perinatal Mental Health problems within the first 12 months post-partum that cannot safely be managed by community Mental Health services and their non-ambulatory babies may be admitted to the inpatient program.
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 8 July 2024
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC574087
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.
