Senior Occupational Therapist In-Reach Rehabilitation
Permanent full time Level 3 Senior Occupational Therapist In-Reach Rehabilitation Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH).
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist (Level 3)
Remuneration: $2,154.06 - $2,223.86 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ573938
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
RNSH
What you'll be doing
The In-Reach acute rehabilitation would ensure that patients requiring early rehabilitation receive appropriate &timely care aimed at maximising mobility &functional skills. As patients would be more “rehabilitation” ready, shorter LOS in acute care &greater throughput in rehab beds could result. In some cases given an initial intensive programme of PT &OT rehabilitation, it will be possible to discharge some patients directly home with appropriate supports &community / ambulatory care follow up.
The position must address all issues pertaining to the practice of Occupational Therapy &the promotion of professional practice standards. They will assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services to the Acute In-Reach Rehabilitation Team, ensuring the provision of care meets the needs of patients and their families/carers.
The position also involves:
- The evaluation of the occupational therapy service to rehabilitation and the future development of the OT service to meet the needs to the clients and carers.
- Use of advanced clinical reasoning and practice skills in the field of acute care &rehabilitation
- The ability to exercise independent professional judgement in the management of cases
The Supervision of designated staff (support staff), education of under &post graduate professional staff, and the coordination of staff/own learning needs is expected.
Consultation to OTs both within the hospital &external to the organisation is required on matters pertaining to specialised OT practice within Rehabilitation and also requires appropriate representation at all levels, and executive (when pertaining to rehabilitation care issues and Occupational Therapy).
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
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- Registration with APHRA, Occupational Therapy Board.
- Post graduate clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist Level 2 or above in acute Inpatient rehabilitation.
- Demonstrated experience and competency in developing and leading QI activities.
- Previous experience in clinical service development and evaluation.
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For role related queries or questions contact Katrina Baker on NSLHD-rehabiltationcoordinatorNSRHS@health.nsw.gov.au or 0419 401 822
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 . 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.
Applications Close: 21 May 2025
