EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist.
We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy.As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period oftwelve(12) months from whenthe authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Position Profile: As part of a multidisciplinary team functions as a Care Coordinator, undertakes assessments, plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates Occupational Therapy services to consumers using advanced Occupational Therapy clinical practice skills. Plans, implements, and evaluates patient safety and quality of care. Provides clinical consultation to Occupational Therapy Staff and Support Staff and liaises with external stakeholders, in implementing services. Practises as a Senior Occupational Therapist and ensures practise is in accordance with the Occupational Therapy professional and registration requirements, standards, codes and guidelines and EMHS policies and guidelines.
Area Profile: The East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) comprises an extensive hospital and health service network that aims to maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of more than 670,000 Western Australians in its catchment area.
Our hospital network works together to provide a combination of tertiary, secondary and specialist health care services including emergency and critical care, state trauma, elective and emergency surgery, general medical, mental health, inpatient and outpatient services, aged care, palliative care, rehabilitation and women's, children's and neonates services.
The EMHS consists of Royal Perth Hospital; Armadale Health Service; Bentley Health Service; Kalamunda Hospital; St John of God Midland Public Hospital and a range of community and population health services.
Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth's inner city, tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. Home to the State Major Adult Trauma Service, RPH offers tertiary-level emergency medicine, mental health, complex and elective surgical care, and specialist medical services. It is also a premier teaching hospital and contributes to innovation and excellence in medical research and patient care.
Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance. Flexible working arrangements. Flexible leave arrangements. Other professional and location-based allowances. For information on superannuationclick here. Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
For Further Job-Related Information: We encourage you to contact Andrew Wollan on 08 9224 3***.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (
It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Keywords: Occupational Therapy, Community Health, Coordinator
Job Description Senior Occupational Therapist, as part of a multidisciplinary team functions as a Care Coordinator, undertakes assessments, plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates Occupational Therapy services to consumers using advanced Occupational Therapy clinical practice skills.
Plans, implements, and evaluates patient safety and quality of care. Provides clinical consultation to Occupational Therapy Staff and Support Staff and liaises with external stakeholders, in implementing services. Practises as a Senior Occupational Therapist and ensures practise is in accordance with the Occupational Therapy professional and registration requirements, standards, codes and guidelines and EMHS policies and guidelines.
Selection Criteria 1. Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and eligible for registration by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
2. Demonstrated relevant clinical experience and advanced Occupational Therapy knowledge and skills in assessment, treatment and evaluation within a caseload.
3. Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate Occupational Therapy services in a discrete clinical area/unit including application of quality improvement principles and practices.
4. Demonstrated well developed time management, administrative and organisational skills when planning, providing and monitoring Occupational Therapy services.
5. Demonstrated well developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team setting.
7. Experience working in older adult mental health settings.
8. Ability to effectively coordinate and/ or supervise Occupational Therapists and support staff.
1. Completion or progress toward a relevant postgraduate qualification in a relevant clinical area.
2. Current knowledge of legislative obligations for Equal Opportunity, Disability Services and Occupational Safety and Health, and how these impact on employment and service delivery.
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