Deliver high-quality, evidence-based Occupational Therapy services to patients and families at STARS, as part of an interprofessional, collaborative team.

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About the role

The purpose of this role is to deliver high-quality, evidence-based Occupational Therapy services across the continuum of care to patients and families of STARS, as part of an interprofessional, collaborative team.

About you

This successful applicant will carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Deliver high quality occupational therapy clinical services within rehabilitation caseloads in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.
• Organise and prioritise allocated patient caseload and undertake routine occupational therapy tasks within well establish clinical protocols and according to approved clinical management plans to ensure appropriate and effective patient management.
• As experience builds, apply increasingly independent clinical judgement to more complex clinical decision making, under the clinical practice supervision or professional guidance of a more senior clinician.
• Work cooperatively and effectively within the occupational therapy and interprofessional team and with patients and their families to provide value based and collaborative care.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families, other health professionals, supervisors, assistants, students and researchers across the hospital, home, school, community and other settings across the state, as relevant to your service area, in order to meet service goals and enhance health outcomes.
• Provide student education and clinical practice supervision for less experienced practitioners, commensurate with the level of experience, as well as direction to assistant, support staff and work experience students, under guidance of senior clinical practitioners.
• Actively participate in the occupational therapy and interprofessional team clinical environments to ensure that occupational therapy services are integrated, efficient and equitable for the community serviced.
• Develop clinical practice knowledge and expertise through active learning within a team and by engaging in clinical education, quality improvement and professional development activities.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• STR578575 - Role Description (PDF, 474KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Support (PDF, 860KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB)
  Application Kit