Do you want to be a part
of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and
community?
This is for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part
Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time and Casual
appointments. Fixed Term and Casual appointments will be made with
the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Job Share
arrangements may be considered.
Position
Profile
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is seeking experienced Senior
Occupational Therapists to join our high-performing acute services
team across the Emergency Department (ED) and inpatient wards.
Emergency Department –
Care Coordination Team (CCT)
We are recruiting an Occupational Therapist to join our ED Care
Coordination Team, delivering comprehensive assessments to support
safe, timely decisions regarding discharge versus hospital
admission.
This role requires strong clinical expertise in geriatrics and
frailty, falls, and back pain, alongside a solid understanding of
acute medicine. Hand therapy experience is highly regarded.
Confidence in applying your OT skills in a fast-paced ED
environment is essential.
Other
Opportunities
This recruitment process may also be used to fill positions
across:
- CCT 2Home – supporting safe transition
from ED to home and reducing readmissions
- Hospital in the Home (HiTH) – delivering
acute-level care in the home
- Cancer Services – Oncology, Haematology,
and Palliative Care (inpatient and outpatient)
- General Medical & Surgical Services –
including MAU and ward-based care
What You’ll
Bring
- Advanced skills in functional assessment, cognition, falls,
pressure care, and discharge planning
- Ability to provide expert consultation to multidisciplinary
teams
- Experience supervising staff and supporting student
learning
- A commitment to service improvement, quality initiatives,
and evidence-based practice
(Full selection criteria are attached to this advert and
should be addressed in your application.)
While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your
story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim
to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect,
Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection
process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the
responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.
Why join
SCGH?
This is a rare opportunity to work within a well-established and
supportive department, with:
- Experienced leadership and a dedicated P3 Coordinator
- Access to a diverse and complex acute caseload
- Structured supervision and professional development
- Education and conference opportunities
- Clear career pathways across clinical, research, and
leadership streams
Flexible
Opportunities
Part-time arrangements, including job share, may be considered.
Fixed-term roles may offer extension or permanency
opportunities.
NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will
be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate.
In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing
range of benefits (North
Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:
Want to know more about
this role?
We encourage you to contact Deb Edwards –Occupational Therapy
Coordinator on 08 6457 285 or via email deborah.edwards@health.wa.gov.au
to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career
interests.
Ready to join our team?
Application Instructions
Applicants are required to apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow
enough time to complete the online application process and attach
your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please
contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance
during business hours.
The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should
include:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Cover letter (3 pages max) indicating
which position/s you are applying for and addressing the
Essential Selection Criteria 2, 5 and 6 (only)
including examples from your area of clinical specialty.
- Two professional referees, including a
recent or current supervisor.
Applicants must ensure their nominated referees are available to
provide references when requested, as failure to do so may result
in them being deemed unsuitable.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or
permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to
be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be
eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary
evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the
period of the contract.
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.
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.
North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment
of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences
a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our
community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective
of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our
values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to
apply for this role.
NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part
of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure
to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984
applies to this position.
NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome
applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable
workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs
or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process,
please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at
email nmhs.talent@health.wa.gov.au.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or
on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
We look forward to
receiving your application.
