Hospital in the Home Occupational Therapist
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 26 July 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist (Level 3)
Remuneration: $56.69 - $58.52 per hour
Hours Per Week: 14
Requisition ID: REQ590669
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.
- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
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.
Hospital in the Home (HITH) team is located across our Northern Sydney Local Health District and this role will be located on the Royal North Shore Hospital Campus.
What you'll be doing
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
- Full registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. Evidence of extensive clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist Level 2. A current NSW Drivers licence.
- Demonstrate your understanding of the HITH model of care and how your role as an occupational therapist works collaboratively with the members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Explain the key considerations for an occupational therapist delivering acute care in the home and who would be the key stakeholders.
- Demonstrate proficiency in working autonomously with limited supervision and the ability to prioritise work, managing a demanding workload, apply high level reasoning skills and have independent professional judgement.
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For role related queries or questions contact Rachelle Foxton on Rachelle.Foxton@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: 25 July 2025
