Deliver high quality, evidence-based Rapid Geriatric clinical services as a member of the Healthy Ageing Assessment and Rehabilitation Team.

Job details

About the role

The Healthy Ageing Assessment and Rehabilitation Team is part of the Rehabilitation Service Stream in Community and Oral Health. The Service Stream consists of inpatient and ambulatory services across Metro North including: Brighton Rehabilitation Unit; Interim Care; Brighton Geriatric Evaluation and Management; Community Based Rehabilitation Team (North Lakes, Chermside, Caboolture, Redcliffe) and Healthy Ageing Assessment and Rehabilitation Team- Kallangur and Bribie Island Satellite Health Centres.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Deliver advanced Interdisciplinary (Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy) clinical services of a complex and varied nature for geriatric and rehabilitation care including rehabilitation for persons with neurological conditions, complex medical comorbidities and other conditions in accordance with prescribed own professional and ethical standards, with minimal direct clinical supervision

• Provide timely, high level clinical advice to a range of health professionals, supervisors, managers and stakeholders, both internal and external to the HHS, regarding service delivery, including prioritisation and changes in clinical practice, equipment and technological advances.
• Accountable for the provision of leadership within a legal, professional and ethical framework that ensures contemporary patient care and staff management practices.

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.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• 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

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.

• MNHHS Information for Applicants (PDF, 180KB)
  Application Kit
  
  QH Information for Applicants Sept 23 (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit
  
  KSH657207 - Role description (PDF, 356KB)
  Role Description