An exciting leadership opportunity exists for Senior OTs to apply for our level 3 Role, as we aim to continue to build a positive professional culture that facilitates safe and effective service provision enabling consumers to build on their functional skills.Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Occupational Therapist (Level 3)Remuneration: $2,154.06 - $2,223.86 per weekHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ539929Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people.
We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible.
Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday.
We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices.
You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong.
We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be workingMacquarie Hospital is a declared, low-secure, 195 bed mental health facility with 14 beds for adult acute admissions and 181 beds in long term and short term rehabilitation services for consumers with schizophrenia, dual diagnosis and other enduring psychotic illnesses.
It is located in North Ryde, 22km from the CBD of Sydney on approximately 42 hectares of parkland.What you'll be doingThis opportunity exists for a senior Occupational Therapist with a strong interest in mental health rehabilitation to join the Macquarie Hospital Occupational Therapy Team.
Our team has a strong commitment and focus on providing recovery-orientated, trauma informed & innovative approaches to supporting consumers in a mental health rehabilitation setting .
As part of the Occupational Therapy team, you will work collaboratively with consumers, carers, members of the multidisciplinary team and external stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for our consumers.
We are looking for a candidate who will uphold the core values of NSW health inclusive of; Openness, Collaboration, Respect and Empowerment and be committed to the provision of OT services and activities across the wider hospital.People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.Candidates will need to meet the following criteria: Qualification recognised for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and demonstrated experience as an Occupational Therapist Level 2 or above.
Demonstrated extensive skills and experience working with people with complex, enduring mental health challenges.
Possesses knowledge around quality improvement in an adaptive culture that strives for continuous professional development Leadership to provide ongoing support and supervision for junior members of staff.
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1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Alexander Kelly on ****** or 0409 805 169This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases.
The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy .
You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process.
Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close: 5 January 2025 Tentative interview dates: 13 January 2025