New Graduate Occupational TherapistPosition Title: New Graduate Occupational Therapist
Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term (2 Years)
Hours per week: 38
Position Grade: Level 1
Salary: $73,484-$82,899, base per annum
Enterprise Agreement:
The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Professional & Associated Staff Agreement 2022
Department Name: Occupational Therapy
About us:
St Vincent's Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity, and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow, and innovate.
Benefits of working at St Vincent's include: Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staffOpportunity to access a wide range of clinical and non-clinical education programsSupported post graduate opportunities within applicable fieldsCareer development opportunities across the St Vincent's Health Australia NetworkEmployee Assistance ProgramWork/Life balanceAbout the role:
We have an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team leading our approach to the provision of quality care to clients of the Occupational Therapy Department. The Occupational Therapist (New Graduate) has a responsibility for the provision of Occupational Therapy services to patients across the St. Vincent's Hospital Campus and is a rotational role.
The clinical specialty areas that this position will provide Occupational Therapy services to include: General Medicine/Surgery, Cardiology, Stroke Unit, Orthopedics, Neurology, Neurosurgery, aged care, and Rehabilitation (depending on the rotation). This position operates under the supervision of a Senior Occupational Therapist and may include weekend work dependent on clinical need.
The level of direct clinical supervision will vary according to the incumbent's clinical experience and the task. The Level 1/2 Occupational Therapist is encouraged to participate in quality improvement activities and relevant research. This position may also assist in the development of policies and procedures and supervision of Occupational Therapy students on placement.
Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse, and/or living with disability.
Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.
About you:
We are seeking a skilled and energetic Occupational Therapist who possesses a passion for person-centered care. We welcome applications from people who are team players, flexible, adaptable, and keen to learn. We are a supportive department with a history of providing new graduate positions and developing the future workforce.
Application Instructions:
To have your application considered, you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the 'Selection Criteria' as below. Internal applicants i.e., current employees of St Vincent's Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.
Selection Criteria: Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission, and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent's Health Australia.Recognised Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy and Current Australian Occupational Therapy Registration (AHPRA)Previous undergraduate Occupational Therapy experience in acute and sub-acute hospital settings across various clinical areas including neurology, general medicine/surgery, and rehabilitation.Demonstrated experience in clinical management with the ability to apply clinical reasoning skills and independent professional judgment on basic and routine matters.Demonstrated experience with quality improvement and a commitment to ongoing professional development.Knowledge of current standards of Occupational Therapy clinical practice / Code of EthicsExcellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skillsCurrent unrestricted NSW Class C Driver's LicenseApplications close on 15 November 2024 Contact Details:Kristian Lewis, 83822402, ******
Alternate Contact:Karly Armour, 82823366, ******
Closing Date:14 November 2024 11:59pm
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 ****** Code of Conduct:View Code of Conduct
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