Do you want to be a part of a team that
promotes and improves the health of its people and
community?
This Recruitment 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.
Due to new initiatives and staff movements, Sir Charles Gairdner
and Osborne Park Hospitals have multiple Occupational Therapy
positions on the horizon and are seeking OTs to join our
well-established services.
What is our Occupational Therapist
role?
In this role you will provide assessment, intervention and
discharge planning to hospital patients. You will expand your
knowledge and skills by participating in supervision, performance
development and continuing professional development.
At Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) and Osborne Park
Hospital (OPH) we support junior Occupational Therapists to develop
a wide range of clinical skills with rotations across our acute and
rehabilitation hospitals. The rotations we offer include: Neurology
(stroke), Neurosurgery (spinal and brain surgery), Orthopaedics,
Surgical, General Medicine,Hand Therapy, Home Visiting, Geriatric
Acute & Rehabilitation Medicine (GARM), Stroke Rehab, Parkinson’s
Clinic, Rehabilitation Medicine/Young Adult Rehab, Day Therapy,
leave cover and Weekends.
If you are an experienced P1 looking to advance your skills we
offer our Occupational Therapists a range of professional practice
experience. You will develop skills in quality improvement,
supervision, evidence-based practice, research, teamwork and
communication. There are opportunities for advancement to P2
positions.
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.
Consider applying if you
would like:
- To work in a respected, patient-centred hospital, in a
rapidly growing, dynamic department
- To work within a team that values care, respect,
innovation, teamwork, and integrity, promoting a positive and
collaborative workplace culture
- A Coordinator/ Leadership team committed to enabling and
supporting you towards your career goals
- Opportunities to be involved in quality improvement
projects and clinical research, fostering a culture of
continuous improvement and innovation; and
- A comprehensive internal education program and support for
your professional development.
The role has clinical support from a Senior Occupational
Therapist with line management from an Occupational Therapy
Coordinator
What we offer
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:
- Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
- Professional and career development opportunities
- Diverse and inclusive culture
Want to know more about this
role?
We encourage you to contact Kirsty
Morgan on 08 6457 8118 to discuss how this role aligns with
your personal and career interests.
We think you’ll like it
here
Our employees like working here,
and we think you will too. Watch this video to find out what
they have to say.
Ready to join our
team?
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:
- A Cover Letter (maximum 3
pages) addressing essential criteria 2, 3 and 6
(only), including examples where possible.
- A detailed Resume outlining your
qualifications, skills and relevant experience.
- References - the names and contact
details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your
referees to have been a recent 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.
