Senior Occupational Therapist
Join the OT team in the new working environment offered at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist (Level 3)
Remuneration: $2,154.06 - $2,223.86 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ557180
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
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Occupational Therapy Department
What you'll be doing
The purpose of the position is to provide specialised neurological Occupational Therapy services as part of an acute, multidisciplinary team.
The position has responsibility for planning, co-ordinating and implementing evidence based practice in addition to providing clinical expertise and specialised knowledge, with specific occupational therapy assessment and treatment skills in neurology.
The position has line responsibility for the guidance of Level 1/2 staff members using specialised occupational therapist skills in acute neurology. The position provides a Monday to Friday service.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Must hold registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA)
- Evidence of advanced occupational therapy expertise and clinical reasoning skills within the clinical area of neurology.
- Experience providing advice, support or supervision to occupational therapy colleagues and students, primarily in the clinical area of neurology.
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For role related queries or questions contact Melinda Hunt on Melinda.Hunt@health.nsw.gov.au or 0419 996 149
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.
Applications Close: 3 April 2025
