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SalaryABOUT THE ROLE:
Summary of the role: Provide clinical leadership and supervision to OT team and AHA's; collaborate with a large vibrant Allied Health team
Permanent full time senior clinical position in the lovely rural town of Young NSW. Part-time and secondment applications accepted
Subsidised hospital accommodation available. Relocation subsidisation may apply.
Opportunity to act into Allied Health Team Leader role
The Mercy Care OT department provides care to subacute inpatients (rehabilitation/ geriatric/ palliative care), community outpatients, outpatient rehabilitation, paediatrics (community and school based) and hands clinic. Opportunity to broaden your skills and knowledge working in a rural generalist capacity.
As senior clinician, Mercy Care can facilitate specialisation in interest areas that align with Mercy Care services including hands / home mods / paediatrics/ lymphedema / rehabilitation
Regular professional development and supervision supported. Clinicians wanting to build leadership skills encouraged to apply.
ABOUT YOU:
Degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA
Minimum of 3 years’ experience and experience in either paediatrics, rehabilitation, community, neurology, or gerontology
Desire to build leadership and clinical skills, shows flexibility and will support existing positive team culture
Current Driver's Licence
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 NSW 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 Details
Clare Findlay, Allied Health Team Leader
02 63828415
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