Help allied health professionals improve health and wellbeing in a range of settings!

The purpose of this role is to contribute to patient care by providing clinical support tasks to increase patient nutrition, cognitive stimulation, mobility and functional independence, as delegated under the direct or indirect supervision of health professionals participating in the Eat Walk Engage (EWE) program at the Ipswich Hospital. The EWE program is a multi-professional approach to prevention of delirium and early restorative care in older patients.

Permanent Part Time position – 38 hours per fortnight!

Job details

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

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What you'll be doing

The key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Contribute to supportive systems for older inpatients to reduce delirium and functional decline
• Provide a defined range of screening assessments and treatments for patients as identified and delegated by the multidisciplinary team, and as allowed by legislation and guidelines.
• Initiate changes to treatment programs under the direction of the multidisciplinary team using results from standardised assessment and treatment interventions.
• Provide advice and reinforce education on a defined range of topics to patients or groups of patients

What we're looking for

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• A patient focus and ability to work empathetically and respectfully with older patients, including those with functional and cognitive disability, and their carers; manages conflict appropriately.
• Accountability; works effectively to ensure work is of a high standard.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team with a good understanding of own scope of practice in a complex and demanding work environment; work collaboratively with the Eat Walk Engage Program Manager/s.
• Ability to provide a defined range of assessments and treatments as prescribed and delegated by the multidisciplinary team; ability to identify and support quality improvement activities.

Mandatory Requirements

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.

To apply

For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

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.

• WM685096_06 Eat Walk Engage Allied Health Assistant_RD (PDF)
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF)