Occupational Therapist - Acute Care TeamPermanent full time opportunity to deliver competent, evidence based Occupational Therapy clinical services in the assessment and treatment of consumers with complex mental health issues, their families, carers and relevant stakeholders, in an acute setting.
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 contemporary clinical occupational therapy services to consumers with complex mental health and alcohol and other drug treatment needs based on valid and reliable evidence, in accordance with professional practice, ethical and mental health standards to ensure culturally appropriate consumer focused outcomes.Actively participate in the multidisciplinary team by providing occupational therapy advice and education to the multidisciplinary team, operational supervisors, and key stakeholders regarding professional standards and clinical service development.Participate in the identification, development, implementation and evaluation of quality, service improvement and/or research activities that enhance the delivery of occupational therapy services, procedures and protocols that support the continuum of care, improve consumer care, and contribute to the development of an innovative Acute Care Team.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 increasesBenefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packagingAdditional 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 leave5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workersRewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areasValue driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balanceFind 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 Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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