Enjoy a flexible 7-day rotating roster for work-life balance.
Paid Accrued Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave.
New graduates welcome to apply.
We're looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist for our acute wards to provide high-quality, evidence-based care at Blacktown Hospital.
Join us!
Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2Remuneration: $73,427 - $104,753 per annumHours Per Week: 38Location: Blacktown Hospital Where you'll be workingBlacktown Hospital is situated in a rapidly growing, culturally diverse community, providing modern facilities aimed at enhancing staff experience and patient outcomes.
State-of-the-art facilities designed for exceptional care.
Teaching hospital offering university students a rich, supportive experience.
Dedicated outdoor staff areas with landscaped gardens for well-being.
Convenient access to Westpoint shopping center, just a 10-minute walk away.
Parking options available: onsite parking for a small fee, all-day street parking, and close proximity to Blacktown train station.
Discover more about our workplace culture by watching this short video: Hear from Our Staff.
What you'll be doing As an acute wards Occupational Therapist, you'll provide client-centred services, focusing on assessment and intervention to improve patient outcomes.
Deliver high-quality occupational therapy services across adult acute care.
Conduct assessments and develop tailored intervention plans.
Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team members.
Maintain accurate client records and documentation.
Support and mentor students and new staff as required.
How to ApplyApply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
New graduates welcome to apply.Essential Requirements Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Registration: AHPRA Occupational Therapist – general registration Selection Criteria Demonstrated clinical experience in an inpatient setting including experience in discharge planning, home assessment, home modifications and equipment prescription.
Skills in planning, implementing and evaluating intervention programmes.
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated effective time management and organisational skills.
Current drivers licence.
Commitment to ongoing education, professional development and quality improvement with demonstrated ability to reflect on clinical reasoning and implement new learning into clinical practice.
Ability to work in a team providing 7 day rotating roster.
Requisition ID: REQ541700Applications Close: 7th January 2025Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application.
The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.
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For inquiries about the role, contact Julianne Gibbons on 0427 580 287.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.
For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing.
There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital.
This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.