This is a permanent
part-time appointment at 15.2 hours per fortnight.
Falls Management - this
position will provide assessment and management of patients who
have had a fall or at risk of falling, in the outpatient and
community setting.
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: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must
have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an
Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and
work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent
appointments).
Other
Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of
trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to
undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as
part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal
record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required
to undertake a working with children check (if required for the
role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees
to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical
behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not
necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part
of the appointment process.
This position
is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC)
Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website
at:
https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
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 of twelve (12)
months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment
decision.
Position
Profile: The Senior Physiotherapist as part of a
multidisciplinary team plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates
Physiotherapy services in the clinical specialty area of aged care
and rehabilitation using advanced Physiotherapy clinical practice
skills. Plans, implements and evaluates patient safety and quality
of care. Supervises Physiotherapy staff and support staff in the
unit/clinical area, coordinates duties and manages performance.
Practices as a Senior Physiotherapist and ensures practice is in
accordance to the Physiotherapy Board of Australia Code of Conduct,
the Physiotherapy Board of Australia Registration Standards and
EMHS policies and guidelines.
Area
Profile: 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.
Bentley
Health Service (BHS) is a specialist hospital located 11km from the
Perth CBD and forms part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. BHS
provides quality healthcare to the community, specialising in the
delivery of mental health care, aged care services, obstetrics, and
rehabilitation.
Employee
Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits
which may include (in line with operational
requirements):
- 12%
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 superannuation click
here.
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form.
For
Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to
contact Carol Watson, Head of Department on 08 9224
2076.
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 cover letter and write a statement addressing
the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages as well as 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.
