Occupational Therapist Acute Care
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- Occupational Therapist
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- REQ691838 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2 Acute Care Team Royal North Shore Hospital, 14 hours per week available on Thursdays and Fridays until 30th June 2027. Additional 18 hours per week contract available November 2026 to November 2027 with potential to be extended.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 30 June 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $40.05 - $57.14 per hour
Hours Per Week: 14
Requisition ID: REQ691838
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination, and racism.
Where you'll be working
Acute Care Occupational Therapy Team RNSH initially however opportunity in other teams within wider OT Dept may be possible.
What you'll be doing
To provide a high level of occupational therapy services to patients and clients. To participate in the department weekend roster.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria.
- Must hold registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
- Proven ability to exercise professional judgement commensurate with years of experience and to establish effectively collaboratively working relationships within a multi-disciplinary team and inter-agency networks.
- Demonstrated well developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to use health information systems.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge in the provision of Occupational Therapy service to consumers, carers and families requiring assessment, environmental modifications, home modifications, appropriate referral and discharge planning.
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For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Blake on Elizabeth.Blake@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 17 September 2026
