Occupational Therapist

Overview
Occupational Therapist - Palliative Care
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Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / Level 2
Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ593694
Applications Close: 14/09/2025
About NBMLHD
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a public healthcare provider serving the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.
Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital offering tertiary referral services across multiple specialties.
The organisation aims to support communities within Sydney's western suburbs with world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.
Role Purpose
The Nepean Cancer Care Centre seeks an Occupational Therapist to support Oncology, Haematology and Palliative Care clients through inpatient assessment and treatment, outpatient clinic reviews, and home visits.
As a key member of the multidisciplinary palliative care team, you will work collaboratively to assess and support patients with life-limiting illnesses, focusing on maintaining function, promoting comfort and enabling participation in meaningful activities.
Responsibilities
Provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention for palliative care patients in inpatient, outpatient, and home settings.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support function, comfort, and participation in meaningful activities.
Assist in developing and implementing individualised care plans and rehabilitation strategies.
Document and report findings effectively and communicate with consumers and stakeholders.
What You Will Bring to the Role
Current Registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) and NSW Class C drivers licence or equivalent.
Level 1: newly qualified relevant classification with less than three years clinical experience; Level 2: a minimum of three years clinical experience as a relevant classification and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated high level skills in verbal and non-verbal communication with consumers, teams and other stakeholders, including negotiation, decision making, advocacy and collaborative consultation.
Demonstrated experience in documentation and formal reporting.
Demonstrated effective skills in written and verbal communication.
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated high level of organisational and time management skills.
Demonstrated experience in the use of relevant evidence based practice resources to guide decision-making and commitment to quality.
Benefits
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Education opportunities through Education Training Service offering over 110 courses each year
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from CALD backgrounds; LGBTQI+; people with lived experience of mental health concerns; and people of mature age.
NBMLHD supports child safety standards.
How to Apply / Resources
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Contact
For role related queries or questions contact Glyndon Wakeman at
Job Context
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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