Occupational Therapist (Level 3) - Palliative Care
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $112,396 - $116,038 per annum + annual leave loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ561534
About the Role
The Senior Occupational Therapist works within the Community Palliative Care multidisciplinary team including collaborating with the clinical team, patients, families and carers to support patients safely at home and avoid hospital admission. The position is provided formal supervision and is responsible for the supervision of rotating Level 1/2 Occupational Therapists working in the inpatient palliative care caseload of RPA Hospital.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Bachelor or postgraduate degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA, with experience at Level 2 or higher.
- Can demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge, skill and significant clinical experience in the provision of Occupational Therapy.
- Currently holds a valid NSW drivers licence (P1 and P2 licence acceptable).
Benefits
- Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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For enquiries, please contact Michael Berbari on 02 9153 2000 or via email at Michael.Berbari@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Close: 7 April 2025
For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.
