Occupational Therapist Level 1/2

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2

Location: Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital

Remuneration: $73, $104,753.00 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ606846

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With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to

succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.

Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital is an acute hospital that supports a population of approximately 80,000 and is the only ANZAC Memorial hospital remaining in NSW. Easily accessible to Sydney residents, our team of clinicians, allied health, and support staff works with the community on a shared goal to maintain the delivery of high-quality healthcare in the Blue Mountains region.

Join a service that values safe, compassionate, and person-centred healthcare. NBMLHD is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join the Blue Mountains Occupational Therapy service. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in supporting clients with complex rehabilitation and occupational therapy needs. You will strive to bring a holistic approach to patient care as you work with clients to optimise health outcomes.

Ready to make a difference? Bring your expertise and compassion to a team that values integrity, collaboration and cultural inclusivity. At NBMLHD, every shift is a chance to meaningfully contribute to your workplace, your colleagues, and your career. Let's shape the future of healthcare, together. Apply today

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.

What you will bring to the role

• Current registration to practice as an occupational therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board, AHPRA
• Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills and an ability to quickly develop and maintain constructive relationships with consumers, colleagues and external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a multidisciplinary team and manage a clinical caseload and clinical matters with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in occupational therapy practice, particularly the provision of assessment and intervention services/skill sets required for an acute, hospital based service.
• High level of organisational and time management skills and an ability to identify and make clinically sound decisions around priorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to continual service improvement and personal/professional development and an ability to reflect on and respond to constructive feedback.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a range of documentation and report writing styles and the ability to adapt styles according the reader.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

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