Provide inpatient speech pathology services in the clinical areas of adult speech, language and swallowing.
Deliver quality, evidence-based Speech Pathology clinical services to the patients and their families of the Caboolture-Kilcoy Hospitals within a multidisciplinary team.
This position will provide inpatient speech pathology services in the clinical areas of adult speech, language and swallowing.
Applicants with clinical experience in the area of paediatric feeding will also be well regarded.
To contribute to the advancement of speech pathology and multidisciplinary services within the Caboolture-Kilcoy Hospitals via active involvement in service development, quality improvement, education and research activities.
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:
Deliver Speech Pathology clinical services within a multidisciplinary team, in accordance with prescribed ethical, professional and work unit standards.
Exercise professional clinical judgement and apply clinical evidence to practice when providing Speech Pathology clinical services of a complex nature where principles, procedures, techniques or methods require expansion, adaptation or modification.
Contribute to effective team dynamics as well as client and stakeholder relationships utilising well developed communication and negotiation skills.
Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and act as a patient advocate.
Support the operation of the speech pathology clinical service by performing the required administrative duties, including recording accurate activity data.
Proportionate to the level of experience, assist in the development and/or review of clinical practices, procedures and protocols within the work area, using the principles of evidence-based practice.
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.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
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