Health Clinician (Registered Nurse | Dietitian, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Social Worker, Speech Pathologist Lvl 4) - Temp PT
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, 16 hours per week until March 2026
Location: Braeside Hospital
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 4, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Physiotherapist Level 4, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 4, Speech Pathologist Level 4
Remuneration: Based on Classification
Dietitian Level 4: $61.35 - $62.84 per hour
Occupational Therapist Level 4: $61.35 - $62.84 per hour
Physiotherapist Level 4: $61.35 - $62.84 per hour
Registered Nurse: $36.38 - $51.08 per hour
Social Worker Level 4: $61.35 - $62.84 per hour
Speech Pathologist Level 4: $61.35 - $62.84 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ558479
Application Close Date: 16/03/2025
Interview Date Range: 19/03/2025 – 26/03/2025
Contact Details: Rebekah Culbert – 0456 224 909 |rebekah.culbert@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
SWSLHD Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) is seeking a temporary part time Team Leader (Level 4 Allied Health Clinician - Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Dietitian, Speech Pathologist, Social Worker, Registered Nurse) to support their Liverpool community team in providing high quality care to older adults who are accessing the program.
The Team Leader is responsible for the day to day operations of the Liverpool TACP team. This includes maintaining occupancy of the program, onboarding suitable clients, providing case management to aged care clients and leading a team of allied health clinicians & registered nurse.
This position is for 16 hours per week (Monday & Friday) for 12 months and Office is located in Braeside Hospital.
Please contact Rebekah Culbert if you would like to enquire further on 0456 224 909 or rebekah.culbert@health.nsw.gov.au
What You'll be Doing
Coordination of a Transitional Care multidisciplinary team and provision of case coordination for older people who have functional impairment and high care needs discharged from hospital and eligible for Transitional Care Program.
The position is responsible for service provision and discharge planning for TCP care recipients, as well as operation supervision and management of a multidisciplinary team of Allied health clinicians.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Recognised degree in a health related field (Nursing or Allied Health Professional) with current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse or Allied Health (OT, PT, SP, SW, Dietitian) with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and where registration not required is eligible for membership with relevant professional association.
- Demonstrated recent post-graduate clinical experience in aged care settings
- Demonstrated skills in the coordinated assessment and case management of older persons with complex care needs, including skills in cognitive assessment, health assessment, community support and residential placement
- Demonstrated experience in team leadership, with the capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and personally resolve conflicts when they arise
- Demonstrated effective communication, interpersonal skills and time management skills to appropriately engage with patients/consumers, carers and the multidisciplinary health care team to identify and ensure responsiveness of care needs
- Demonstrated experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage a caseload
- Demonstrated computer literacy skills with reference to data collection, email and word processing
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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