Occupational Therapist End of Life Palliative Care
Occupational Therapist Supportive and Palliative Care, Level 4.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 3 May 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 4
Remuneration: $61.36 - $62.84 per hour
Hours Per Week: 25
Requisition ID: REQ565298
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
Occupational Therapy Department, Royal North Shore Hospital and Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital.
What you'll be doing
You will be a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist; required to facilitate the transition of patients from inpatient health facilities in NSLHD to home (or other suitable accommodation) for end-of-life care, hence will require a high level of expertise in the clinical area of palliative care. This will include prescription and provision of specialized equipment, home assessment, education and support.
This service is provided by two level 4 OTs one based at Royal North Shore Hospital, and one based at Hornby Ku-ring-gai Hospital who work collaboratively; integrated with the consult palliative care teams at each facility and respond to referrals across the LHD. A 6 monthly rotation between the two sites has been put in place which supports the seamless cover arrangement when required.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy and current Australian Occupational Therapy registration (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated advanced communication and negotiation skills including verbal, written and multidisciplinary liaison. Advanced decision making and advocacy skills including collaborative stakeholder consultation.
- Evidence of advanced clinical skills and demonstrated significant experience in the provision of occupational therapy services for palliative care clients including complex equipment prescription at Level 3 or above.
- Experience in and ability to initiate, lead, complete quality improvement initiatives along with service development initiatives.
- Current unrestricted NSW Class C Driver's Licence or equivalent.
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For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Blake on Elizabeth.Blake@health.nsw.gov.au
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.
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Applications Close: 11 April 2025
