Senior Adult Occupational Therapist

This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under theNSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.

This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification:Occupational Therapist Level 3

Remuneration: $112,396 - $116,038 + Superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ599456

Location: Broken Hill

Are you ready to take that next step in your nursing career in an exciting management role?

• Great opportunity to join a supportive team and where you can make a real impact in providing the best patient experience.
• Only 3 hours' drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need on your doorstep.
• Get exposure to work across different areas you would not get in the big smoke

Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.

What you'll be doing

• The Broken Hill Hospital Allied Health Service utilises a collaborative practice model in a multidisciplinary team.
• The clinical services span the areas of Acute Inpatient, Subacute, Outpatient/Hand Therapy and Community. Outreach and telehealth services may also be components of services that will be required. 
  
  Please note due to the vast distances of outreach services either adult or paediatric service provision may be required with appropriate support.
• It is expected that the successful person would have experience in the above areas or the willingness to undertake further professional development in areas that require upskilling.
• The position will be providing discipline leadership, clinical supervision and direct client care across case loads depending on negotiation with the Occupational Therapy Manager and staffing levels within the department.

What is on offer

• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Salary packaging (pay less tax), enjoy up to $9k for living expenses, $2.6k for meals and entertainment.
• Novated Leasing.
• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month.
• Fitness Passport and EAP to maintain your health and wellbeing.
• Isolation and Climate Allowance.
• Professional development with support through advanced education & training to help you develop your career.
• A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing.

About the Far West LHD

The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.

Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.

In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.

About Broken Hill

A true "Oasis in the Outback", Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia's first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability.

With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast-food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible by selecting APPLY NOW below:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy with registration via AHPRA and have at least 3 years post graduate clinical experience in a relevant clinical field. Current unrestricted driver's license and willingness to travel for work.
• Demonstrated advanced clinical practice knowledge, skills and experience within Adult Occupational Therapy Services, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to the defined standards of ethical and professional conduct consistent with the current NSW Health Code of Conduct and/or relevant professional standards where applicable.
• Strong time management skills, written and verbal communication and IT skills including the ability or willingness to use Telehealth software.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, implement and evaluate quality improvement initiatives, research, and service development processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as a member of the multidisciplinary team, prioritise and manage a mixed caseload.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical and team leadership, including experience in staff and student supervision.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication skills including negotiation, decision making, advocacy and the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

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