Turning everyday moments into opportunities to thrive
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $***** - $***** per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ******
Location: The Maitland Hospital
Applications Close: Sunday, 6th September ****
Where you'll be working
The Occupational Therapy service at Maitland Hospital works across the medical, surgical, paediatric and intensive care wards as well as the Emergency Department.
We are a patient centred, supportive OT team that works within a wider collaborative multi-disciplinary team to facilitate recovery and appropriate discharge from hospital.
The Opportunity
This role is an 8-hour Saturday position to facilitate discharges for elective orthopaedic patients and promote patient flow through the hospital.
Support is provided by the Site Senior OT as well as the rest of the OT team.
Full orientation based on individual needs and experiences will be provided.
Education and training opportunities are available in consultation with the Site Senior OT.
If you have the following skills, apply today!
Significant experience working on the wards in an acute hospital with elective orthopaedic patients
A wide variety of other clinical conditions and competing pressures around discharge.
You will be able to prioritise work, liaise with the multi-disciplinary team, raise concerns regarding discharge and work autonomously.
Requirements
Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
What We Can Offer You




At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations.
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Relocating?
The Welcome Experience offers free support to help you and your family settle into your new community.
Proximity to shopping and other services
Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional Information
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance,



you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description
Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Sophie Wainwright on ******
Information For Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).
For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health.
For more information, please visit:
This is a Category A position.
Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD****_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer.
All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay!
Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt.
Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via ****** or *************.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of advantages such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Occupational Therapist - Level 3 (New South Wales)
🏢 the original
📍 New South Wales