Occupational Therapist - Manning Mental Health Unit
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until September 2025
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Lvl 1/2
Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour + super
Location: Manning Base Hospital, Taree
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ540956
Applications Close: Sunday, 19th January 2025
The Manning Mental Health Unit provides inpatient care to patients with mental illness and mental health disorders. We are a 20 bed unit and service the Manning region. Our team consist of experience allied health, nursing and medical clinicians. We are supported by fantastic admin staff and hospital service assistants.
The Manning MHIPU team are best described as passionate clinicians who have a great sense of humour.
About the role:
A typical day for you would include working within the multidisciplinary team to formulate and facilitate treatment and care for our consumers. You will spend time engaging patients in meaningful groups alongside your colleagues.
You will have on ground support on the unit but will also be link into our OT network at a district level.
About you:
We are looking for someone who is passionate about their practice and providing excellent care to others. You don’t need to have a huge amount of experience as we will provide you with all the support and training required. Our team really enjoys supporting growth in our peers.
Requirements:
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy recognised by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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For role related queries or questions contact Stacey Doosey on Stacey.Doosey@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
