Description:
Apply competent-level exercise physiology knowledge and skills to develop care plans to address and improve physical health of the consumers of Somerset Villas Community Care Unit.
Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Flexible part-time Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support Classification HP3 Workplace Location Brisbane - North Job ad reference QLD/MH619926 Closing date 25-Feb-2025 Salary Other $43.68 - $60.43 p.h Job duration Refer to role description Contact person Jessy Dambo Contact details (07) 3857 9222Access the National Relay Service
About the role
Apply competent-level exercise physiology knowledge and skills to develop care plans to address and improve physical health of the consumers of Somerset Villas Community Care Unit (SVCUU), Metro North Mental Health – Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (MNMH-RBWH). Undertake comprehensive individual assessments and develop individualised exercise physiology plans and targeted interventions to promote, maintain and improve health, functional ability, and quality of life. Develop and deliver group-based therapy in line with the needs and abilities determined after individual assessments.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Apply competent-level exercise physiology clinical services to consumers with a severe mental illness in a rehabilitation unit, adapting routine clinical practice using valid and reliable evidence while working flexibly across the unit, in response to changing clinical demand and consumer stage of behaviour change.
- Actively contribute to discharge planning led by other allied health professions including NDIS report writing to advocate for a reasonable and necessary health and wellbeing budget.
- Utilise competent-level written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to communicate effectively as part the multidisciplinary team to positively influence consumer engagement and drive recovery focused rehabilitation.
Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.
Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
- Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
- 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
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