An exciting opportunity exists for an Occupational Therapist -Graduate to join the SCHHS Occupational Therapy new graduate program which provides rotational opportunities across acute and subacute clinical allocations and facilities within the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service. Occupational Therapy new graduates are supported through the SCHHS OT education program and professional supervision arrangements. Occupational Therapy new graduate clinicians within allied health work, as a team to meet clinical demand in keeping with the Clinical Prioritisation Document, delivering graduate level clinical services as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team; to stakeholders/customers of Queensland Health.

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An exciting opportunity exists for an Occupational Therapist -Graduate to join the SCHHS Occupational Therapy new graduate program which provides rotational opportunities across acute and subacute clinical allocations and facilities within the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service. Occupational Therapy new graduates are supported through the SCHHS OT education program and professional supervision arrangements. Occupational Therapy new graduate clinicians within allied health work, as a team to meet clinical demand in keeping with the Clinical Prioritisation Document, delivering graduate level clinical services as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team; to stakeholders/customers of Queensland Health.

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.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrate competent knowledge, expertise and skill in the provision of Occupational Therapy services commensurate with level of experience in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards, existing evidence-based practice and established clinical protocols. For complex or novel cases, you will seek direction from clinical seniors as appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and patient records in line with Departmental, Unit and Health Service procedures, and contribute to the maintenance of accurate and timely information systems (statistics collection, quality data). Ensure that time spent across clinical and non-clinical work is in keeping with assigned requirements.
• Commit to ongoing professional, service and individual development through participation in activities including professional development activities, professional supervision, supervision of students or clinical assistants, research activities.

Remuneration value up to $128 706 p.a., comprising salary between $76 747 - $112 805 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP3) (Fixed-Term Temp F/T, 76hrs p.f. for up to 12mths). Applications will remain current for 12 months / the duration of the vacancy. 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
  
  SC581035-RD (PDF, 702KB)
  Role Description