Grade 2 Occupational Therapist

Description:

Job Description:

• Casual and Part time opportunities available
• Fitzroy OR Kew location
• Allied Health Leadership opportunity
• Friendly and dynamic team
About the Role

An opportunity currently exists for an Occupational therapist experienced in Acute or Subacute Care to join the Occupational therapy team on a casual or, part time basis. Weekend opportunities are available.

The role is to deliver and progress clinical care to patients in line with Contemporary Occupationl Therapy. You will be skilled in Occupationally based, Assessment intervention and discharge planning. You will have highly developed communication skills and enjoy working as part of a well integrated multidisciplinary team.

Your contribution

• A sound interest & working knowledge of Aged care and the Rehabilitation experience, and to provide a lead role in the effective deliver of care of the older person

• Sound experience in the acute or subacute setting

• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills

• Commitment to evidence-based practice and translation of evidence to practice

• Current nationally coordained criminal history check, or willing to obtain

Classifications for this position will range from VF6 – VF9 ($44.77 - $51.46 per hour, plus casual loading).

About the Department

The Occupational Therapy Department provides a service across acute, sub-acute and community programs across three hospital sites. We are committed to providing a strong culture that encourages clinicians, in a collaborative process with clients, to integrate current research in clinical decision making to obtain the best outcomes. We work closely with the allied health and community services team to provide a quality allied health service that focuses on person centred practice that promotes Occupational Justice whilst incorporating the mission and values of the Sisters of Charity. We strongly promote the active engagement of continuing professional development and life-long learning.

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.
To request a copy of the position description, please contact TalentHealthVIC@svha.org.au quoting JR141049.

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. Please contact to obtain a copy of the Position Description.
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).
Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Respectfully, no agencies please

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Closing Date:

Reconciliation 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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