Job Description:
• Fitzroy location
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Permanent, Full Time position
About the Role
You will work with clients living with complex healthcare needs, providing assessment and intervention to achieve optimal functional recovery. You will encourage self-management and empower clients to improve their own health outcomes, wellbeing and quality of life
• Early identification of ALERT patients in the Emergency Department
• Direct clinical provision of high quality and evidence-based Occupational Therapy specific assessment, intervention, education and management
• Undertake specialist assessment of the person, the environment and occupational performance for clients with complex and chronic conditions, incorporating self-management approaches
• Collaborative care planning with clients, carers and/or families in the context of their health, functional, psychosocial, cultural, environmental and economic needs
Classifications for this position will range from VF6 – VF9 ($86,730 - $99,699 per annum).
Your Contribution
• Current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in relevant acute/community setting
• Experience delivering services in the community, addressing the needs of clients living with chronic diseases and/or complex health needs and psychosocial conditions
• Ability to perform comprehensive assessments and develop collaborative plans that address physical, psychosocial and functional aspects of the client
• Current National criminal history check
What we Offer
• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement
About ALERT
This position is based at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne within the Emergency Department and also provides support and intervention in the community as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Key target groups include patients with complex needs who are impacted by one or more of the following key risk factors: substance use, mental health issues, homelessness, disability, complex aged care issues, and family violence.
Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:
Review the following documents:Contact Details:
Mr. Andrew Chan, HIP Psychosocial Stream Manager 9231 2266Alternate Contact:
Closing Date:
22 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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