Grade 2 Occupational Therapists - Acute Inpatients

Job Description

Career Opportunities: Grade 2 Occupational Therapists - Acute Inpatients (47217) Requisition ID: 47217 - Posted: Fixed Term Period (I) - Fixed Term Part Time (PT) Reference Number: 47217: Grade 2 Occupational Therapists - Acute InpatientsEmployment Type: Fixed Term Part Time (PT)Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) About Northern Health: As an organisation, we focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation for being community-minded, inclusive, and progressive is unmatched. Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs, with projected growth being the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD, Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be! About the Role: An opportunity for a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist has become available to join our team at Northern Health, working in a fast-paced acute hospital setting that provides a high level clinical service to a variety of acute inpatient cohorts. You will work collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team to facilitate dynamic discharge plans that are patient-centered and support access and flow throughout the health service. The role will work closely with the wider OT department to drive service development and ensure a focus on innovations. There may be opportunities for increased hours if your preference is to work full time/additional hours. This position is primarily based at the Epping Campus. To be successful in this role you will have: Demonstrated clinical experience within an inpatient setting Proven ability to work autonomously and excel within a multidisciplinary team Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills Enjoy a fast-paced environment A commitment to lifelong learning Next Steps: If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Danika Arney, Grade 4 Occupational Therapy Clinical Leader, 0408 350 673. Applications close: 22 January 2024. Why work at Northern Health? We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes: Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive’ program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space State of the art facilities and campus partnerships A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs’ Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library For a glimpse of life at NH, click here. Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged. All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza. #J-18808-Ljbffr