Perform a range of clinical support activities and on the job skills development while engaged in formal full-time tertiary studies necessary to acquire an entry level (mandatory) qualification for employment as a Health Practitioner in Queensland Health.

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About the role

Perform a range of clinical support activities and on the job skills development while engaged in formal full-time tertiary studies necessary to acquire an entry level (mandatory) qualification for employment as a Health Practitioner in Queensland Health.

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:

• Complex Needs Service - the complex needs service focusses on clients whose care needs require greater than usual levels of health care management due to a multitude of interacting physical, psychological and social factors. The aim of this service is to identify and address factors that limit client's wellbeing and quality of life through targeted interventions, self-management education and facilitating appropriate support services.
• Cardiac Rehabilitation - the cardiac rehabilitation service provides an integrated education and exercise program for clients following a recent (within 6 months) cardiac event including NSTEMI or STEMI, PCI, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Cardiac Valve Surgery or clients who have medically stable Heart Failure.
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation - the pulmonary rehabilitation service provides an integrated education and exercise program for clients with a pulmonary diagnosis who are medically stable and would benefit from group-based exercise sessions. Client groups include COPD, Bronchiectasis, Interstitial lung disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis or pre transplant.
• This role operationally reports to Allied Health Team Leader, Complex Chronic Disease team.
• This role reports professionally to Director of Social Work.
• This role as part of a broader multi-disciplinary team which includes medical, nursing, allied health and administration officers.
• The Cadet is a Social Work student commencing their final or second last year of study in 2025.

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.

• COH664278 - Role Description (PDF, 335KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Support (PDF, 860KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB)
  Application Kit