Senior Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist

Unit/Division: Peel And Rockingham Kwinana Health Service



Before you apply for this position, please read the attached job application information sheet which contains important information.

This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for 76 hours per fortnight for 12 months.



Join Our Community of Caregivers:

At South Metropolitan Health Service, we believe that jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed?

Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start. Rockingham Peel Group is part of the South Metropolitan Health Service, one of the fastest growing health services in Western Australia and comprises two hospital campuses, Rockingham General Hospital and Murray District Hospital, in addition to community and mental health services across Peel, Rockingham and Kwinana.

Our Hospitals:

As the flagship hospital, Rockingham General is focused on providing high quality general medical, surgical and mental health services as well as outpatient care.

Murray District Hospital offers inpatient medical services, palliative care and allied health services.

Our Vision: Excellent healthcare, every time.

We deliver quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.



About the Role:

We are currently seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our team. The successful applicant, as part of a multidisciplinary team, plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates Occupational Therapy services to patients within the clinical area of Aged Care and Rehabilitation across Rockingham General Hospital and Murray Districts Hospital inpatient units using advanced Occupational Therapy clinical practice skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Plans, implements and evaluates patient safety and quality of care.
Supervises Occupational Therapy staff and support staff in the unit/clinical area, coordinates duties and manages performance.
Practices as a Senior Occupational Therapist and ensures practice is in accordance with the Occupational Therapy professional and registration requirements, standards, codes and guidelines and SMHS policies and guidelines.
What We Offer:

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
Flexible working arrangements
Flexible leave arrangements
Other professional and location-based allowances
Eligibility:

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).



WA Health Values:

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.

Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process.

Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.



How to Apply:

Application should include:
A copy of your current CV
A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online.

Ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Read more