An exciting opportunity exists for a Health Practitioner - Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist or Audiologist or Podiatrist or Social Worker or Dietitian or Prosthetics and Orthotics - Trainee to perform a range of clinical support activities and ‘on the job’ skills development while engaged in formal full-time/part-time tertiary studies necessary to acquire the relevant entry level qualification (mandatory) for employment as a Health Practitioner in Queenslan

Job details

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.

The SCHHS is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

These roles are based with the relevant professional and will be required to be flexible. Clinical shifts will be rostered by the relevant Manager with the HP1 with input around student timetables. There may also be some opportunity for expanded hours during holiday periods with some professions and weekend service provision where applicable supervision can  be provided for appropriate services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Successfully complete (pass or better) all academic and practical requirements of your tertiary study while employed as a Health Practitioner-Trainee.
• Work within a scope of practice that is commensurate with the level of knowledge and skill development of current tertiary studies (previously assessed as being competent in ie).
• Perform a defined range of clinical assessment and treatment tasks within the scope of practice as delegated by the supervising allied health professional/Health Practitioner.
• Initiate changes to treatment programs under the supervision of the allied health professional/Health Practitioner using results from standardised assessments, decision support tools, clinical pathways and/or patient guidelines.

Salary rates: $38.07 - $44.78 p.h. (HP1) (casual positions available) Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?
We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
•    A wellness program;
•    Generous superannuation;
•    Flexible work arrangements;
•    Career training and development; and
•    Salary packaging.

Check out the latest updates here:

https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/ 

Further information

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

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Documents

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

• Information for Applicants, SCHHS (PDF, 1.79MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SC520726-RD (PDF, 322KB)
  Role Description