About the rolePermanent part-time opportunity to contribute to the Speech Pathology Department and multidisciplinary teams at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH). Providing therapy support to patients with swallowing and/or communication deficits delegated under the supervision of a speech pathologist. This includes direct intervention with individuals and their significant others as well as activities within a group setting.About youOur ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:Exercise clinical observations and judgment in the provision of patient care activities, within the hyper- and acute hospital setting utilizing prioritization guidelines with support of the speech pathologist.Work collaboratively as a member of the speech pathology team, PPF team, and RBWH multi-disciplinary teams as delegated.Participate in speech pathology audits including asset stocktake and dysphagia screening test hospital-wide auditing and participate in clinical handover audits with speech pathology and clinical assistant staff.Health EquityIt 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 recognising 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 usRewarding 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.Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging.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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
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