Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Feb 2021 to 30 Jan 2024)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Lvl 3
Remuneration: 100151 - 103503
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ207933
Closing date: 2 February 2021

What you'll be doing

Provide and co-ordinate appropriate occupational therapy services for inpatients, outpatients and community clients as referred in a manner consistent with professional code of ethics and current Mid North Coast Local Health District policies and procedures. Contribute to service development by identifying, leading and evaluating quality improvement projects and providing professional oversight to junior staff.

Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply and, where found suitable, will be given higher priority. Please ensure that you declare your Aboriginality in your statement, covering letter or CV. In addition to addressing the selection criteria, Aboriginal applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality by supplying either a letter of Aboriginality signed under the common seal from a recognised incorporated Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community organisation such as Land Council or Elders group, Aboriginal Medical Service or a letter on letterhead from a Local Aboriginal Land Council demonstrating membership of the Council. Further information on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained at http://hire.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FROM THIS RECRUITMENT ACTIVITY MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE VACANCIES

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualifications recognised for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
Significant expertise in the planning, implementation and evaluation of occupational therapy service
Advanced reasoning skills with the ability to apply professional judgement and evidence based practice in complex clinical situations
Advanced interpersonal and communication skills including consultation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, with minimum direct clinical supervision, and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Demonstrated ability to plan and co-ordinate client care, prioritise duties, organise work plans for self and team and delegate suitable tasks to therapists and aides
Capacity to provide supervision and team leadership for occupational therapy staff
Current driver's licence valid to drive in NSW

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For role related queries or questions contact Sharon Rose on Sharon.Rose@health.nsw.gov.au

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