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SalaryEmployment Type: Temporary Part Time
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3
Remuneration: $54.76 - $56.54 per hour
Hours Per Week: 18
Requisition ID: REQ461609
Applications Close: 4 February 2024
What you'll be doing
To provide high quality and comprehensive speech pathology Palliative Care services to consumers of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD). This position will manage a complex inpatient and community caseload, providing services independently and as a member of the Palliative Care multidisciplinary team.
To assist the Unit Head and Clinical Leaders to supervise staff, assist with operational and professional matters, and to maintain a positive workplace culture.
This position may be required to work weekends and public holidays.
This is a temporary Part Time 18 hpw maternity relief position until 15 March 2025 with the possibility of an extension at same/reduced hours
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed an up-to-date course of a COVID-19 vaccine (2 doses) which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Please provide proof of vaccination if available.
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.
Talent Pool
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool / eligibility list where candidates may be offered casual, ongoing permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 18 months.
Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with before employment can commence.
Your claim against the selection criteria is the most important part of your application as it will help determine whether or not you have met the standard of response required by the panel to be eligible for an interview. You should read the Position Description and then address the selection criteria for the role, giving examples where required. Applicants are encouraged to review the following information on Applying for a position within NSW Health at:
Selection Criteria * Tertiary degree in speech pathology (or equivalent) with eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
- Demonstrated high-level written and verbal communication, and strong computer literacy skills.
- Extensive experience independently managing adult inpatient and/or outpatient caseloads in acute and/or rehabilitation settings.
- Demonstrated strong problem solving, time management, and prioritisation skills.
- Demonstrated experience managing communication and swallowing disorders during the end of life phase of care.
- Demonstrated experience participating in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of local service delivery using the quality improvement process and evidence based practice.
- Current unrestricted drivers licence and willingness to travel for work purposes.
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For role related queries or questions contact Anna Fulford on Anna.Fulford@health.nsw.gov.au
