Occupational Therapist / Exercise Physiologist Level 3 - Enhanced Community Care Clinician - Queanbeyan

Selection Criteria

1. Current Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or eligibility for accreditation as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
2. Demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience working with consumers with chronic and complex illnesses, including demonstrated ability to conduct advance care planning discussions.
3. Demonstrated experience of care planning and case management of patients in the community with chronic and complex illnesses.
4. Demonstrated understanding of specialist palliative care, a palliative approach and community health services.
5. Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills, including written, verbal and computer skills and an ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
6. Proven clinical leadership capabilities with the ability to provide consultancy advice, education and support to individuals, their families, allied health and nursing staff, and other health professionals.
7. Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

Applicants can request reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please contact (convenor) should you require assistance. 

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Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases

This is a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.

Australian Work Rights
Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au

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For role related queries or questions contact Katherine McCorkindale on 02 6150 7239 or email Katherine.McCorkindale@health.nsw.gov.au