Occupational Therapist - Specialist Palliative CareEmployment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 30 May ****)Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2Remuneration: $***** - $***** per hr (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)Location: Parkes & Forbes, NSW – Find out moreHours Per Week: 32Applications Close: 9 Nov *********:59pmOccupational Therapist – Specialist Palliative CareAged Care, Disability & Palliative Care DirectorateAbout the roleAn exciting opportunity exists to join a team promoting quality of life and dignity for those with a life limiting illness.The Specialist Palliative Care Service is a dedicated multidisciplinary team, supporting patients with a life limiting illness, across a number of care settings including hospital, community and residential aged care homes.
The District-Wide Team includes specialist Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Dietitians, Social Workers, Medical Officers and an Aboriginal Palliative Care Coordinator.
The Team are supported by Clinical Nurse Consultants, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator and Clinical Nurse Educator in Palliative Care.The District-wide Specialist Palliative Care Service, work closely with other care providers and services to support clients, their families and carers.
We are a consultation service team, providing care in the community, residential aged care homes and inpatient hospital settings via a variety of modalities, including face to face and virtually in a tele-health enabled environment.Helping you move to Western NSWThe Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations.
The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections.




Find out more at regional-and-primary-industries/makethemove/welcome-experienceA career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health.
To explore the advantages of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.Role-related enquiries: Please contact Christine Symington, District Manager, Palliative Care Services on ******** *** or at ****** for more information.Additional information for applicants:All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position.
This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26.
Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace.
Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU).
This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care.
All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse.
For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's GuardianWestern NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging.
As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System AwardsFor more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
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