Occupational Therapy Casual / Short Term Staff Pool

Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Location: Negotiable
Remuneration: $35.77 - $51.04 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ519441
Applications Close: 19/01/2025

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.

 

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.

An exciting opportunity has become available for qualified Occupational Therapists to join the district's short term staffing pool. The Occupational Therapist casual pool contributes to the provision of flexible and consistent Occupational Therapy services in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.

The successful incumbent will ensure the provision of high quality occupational therapy service to patients/clients, consumers, and carers to ensure optimal health outcomes for the clients. Contracts will be offered to fill short term vacancies across NBMLHD OT services. Assignments offered will align to the occupational therapist’s clinical experience and skill set for optimal service delivery and efficiency.

If you are ready to grow your career with NBMLHD, learn more and Apply Now!

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging

• Novated Leasing

• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age. 

 

What you will bring to the role:

1. Registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA)
2. Demonstrated post qualification experience working as an Occupational Therapist providing clinical care in any of the following settings – Inpatient, Outpatients/Ambulatory Care, Community Health, Paediatrics, Mental Health , Drug & Alcohol
3. Ability to work independently as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team and provide clinical direction when working with Allied Health Assistants
4. Demonstrated skills in written and verbal communication with patients/clients/consumers, teams and agencies, with experience in clinical documentation and formal reporting
5. Demonstrated ability to exercise independent professional judgement using skilled clinical reasoning and seek professional consult when performing novel, complex or critical tasks
6. Demonstrated experience in the use of relevant evidence based practice to guide decision making
7. Demonstrated high level of organisational skills, including ability to prioritise clinical activity
8. Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Christian Wiley on Christian.Wiley@health.nsw.gov.au

Location: New South Wales, AU

Posted Date: 10/31/2024