Job Description:
Position Title: Occupational Therapist (Commonwealth Home Support Program)
Employment Type: Maximum Term- Full Time
Hours per week: 38 hours per week
Position Grade: Level 1 - 2
Salary: $70,944.00 - $101,211 .00 base salary per annum
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Professional & Associated Staff Agreement 2022
Department Name: Community Aged Care
About us:
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.
Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:
- Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
- Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
- Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
- Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
- Employee Assistance Program
- Work/Life balance
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team leading our approach to the provision of quality care to clients of the Community Aged Care. The Occupational Therapist (Level ½) is responsible for the provision of community based Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment to clients on the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP). This position operates under the supervision of a Senior Occupational Therapist. The level of supervision will vary according to the incumbent’s clinical experience and the task. The Level ½ Occupational Therapist is encouraged to participate in quality improvement activities and relevant research. This position may also assist in the development of policies and procedures and supervision of Occupational Therapy students on placement.
Our Culture:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.
Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022). Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.
About you:
We are seeking a skilled and energetic Occupational Therapist who possess a passion for person centred care. We welcome applications from people who are Occupational Therapist with appropriate knowledge and skills to join our friendly and supportive team. Our progressive and innovative team offers development opportunities for our staff and a caring environment for the delivery of high quality patient centred care.
Application Instructions:
To have you application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.
Selection Criteria
- Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia.
- Tertiary Qualification in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA Occupational Therapy registration.
- Demonstrated clinical assessment skills, skill in home modification and equipment prescription, and an ability to provide evidence based interventions that ensure safety and maximize independence at home
- Demonstrated postgraduate community and rehabilitation experience (e.g. neurological and orthopaedic), including the management of elderly clients with cognitive impairment.
- Ability to work autonomously with supervision in a team environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to own personal and professional development and a demonstrated understanding of quality improvement principles
- Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills and computer literacy in MS Word, Email and with electronic medical records
- Current Class C Driver's Licence.
Applications close on 15 December 2023
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:
Review the following documents:JR128914_SVHNS_How to upload and address the selection criteria 2020.pdf
Contact Details:
Lina Maria Belalcazar Osorio, Community Aged Care NUM, 0499333834, lina.belalcazarosorio@svha.org.auAlternate Contact:
Closing Date:
15 December 2023 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan
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