Rehabilitation, Aged Care And Stroke Occupational Therapist Level 1/2

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $70,944 - $101,211 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ485558

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.

What you'll be doing
This position is responsible for the provision of high quality client centred, evidence based Occupational Therapy services to clients of Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals. 

Member of an Occupational Therapy rotational team across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals in the areas of rehabilitation, Aged Care and Stroke (RACS) which is provided over a 7 days service . 

Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District:

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)  http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary  
• Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay.  (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
• Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary 
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.  For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Essential Requirements:

1. Qualification: Degree in Occupational Therapy, recognised for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
2. Registration: AHPRA Occupational Therapist – general registration 

Selection Criteria:

1. Demonstrated clinical experience in an Aged Care, stroke and rehabilitation setting including experience in discharge planning, home assessment, home modifications and equipment prescription
2. Skills in planning, implementing and evaluating intervention programmes
3. Ability to work both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
4. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
5. Demonstrated effective time management and organisational skills
6. Current unrestricted drivers licence
7. Commitment to ongoing education, professional development and quality improvement with demonstrated ability to reflect on clinical reasoning and implement new learning into clinical practice
8. Ability to work in a team providing 7-day rotating roster

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For role related queries or questions contact Natalie Francis on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au or on 0437 995 ***

Applications Close: 30th May 2024