Senior Occupational Therapist - Community Aged Care Programs

Ageing Australia; Murray Bridge; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Salary sacrifice benefits

Relocation support

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (RMCLHN) is seeking an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to lead clinical and leadership activities in community aged care. You will support older people to live safely and independently at home, in a rural multidisciplinary environment, while mentoring colleagues and contributing to research and service improvement.

You will shape Occupational Therapy practice, grow leadership capabilities, and build effective partnerships with health

Qualifications

• Recognised occupational therapy qualification with current registration/membership.
• Experience in rural/remote or community aged care settings preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in clinical supervision and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex clinical care to older people in home settings.
• Mentor and supervise colleagues and students in a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to research, evaluation and service improvement.
• Build strong partnerships across health and community services.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team Working

Self Motivation

Innovation

Research Skills

Clinical Supervision

Community Management

Knowledge of Education

Mental Health

Education

Recognised Occupational Therapy qualification

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist - Community Aged Care Programs

Sa Health - Murray Bridge, SA

Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
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Skills Required: Communication Skills Leadership Team Working Hard Work and Dedication Self Motivation Innovation Research Skills Mental Health Business Partnerships Business Process Improvement Clinical Works Clinical Supervision Community Management Confidentiality Cultural Diversity Knowledge of Education Medical Emergencies Occupational Therapy Child Care Health Care Recruitment Knowledge of Immunization Intellectual Property Laws Language Translation Project Management Multidisciplinary Approach Quality Management Risk Analysis Service Improvement Planning Service Planning Nursing Home Care Knowledge of Packaging and Processing Reflective Practice Mentoring Safety Principles Service Development Studio

Job Description

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people? Join our Community Aged Care team in this rewarding senior clinical and leadership role, where you'll use your expertise to support older people to live safely, independently and with dignity in their own homes. Working within a rural and remote multidisciplinary environment, you'll provide complex clinical care, mentor and supervise colleagues and students, contribute to research and service improvement, and build strong partnerships across health and community services. This is an exciting opportunity to shape Occupational Therapy practice, grow your leadership and help older people achieve their goals and live well in their communities.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
• Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short
• Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from (video)

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A, 948782 Murray and Mallee 14 Sep

About the Employer

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. for more information about working for RMCLHN.

About the Candidate

• Qualifications & clinical expertise: Recognised Occupational Therapy qualification with current professional registration/membership, and extensive clinical experience, preferably in rural, remote or community aged care settings.
• Clinical leadership & professional development: Demonstrated experience providing clinical supervision, mentoring, education and leadership to Occupational Therapists, students and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Person-centred & culturally safe practice: Strong commitment to client-centred care, cultural safety, community engagement, confidentiality and supporting older people to achieve their goals and maintain independence at home.
• Communication & service development: Highly developed communication and teamwork skills, with experience contributing to service planning, project management and effective multidisciplinary and community partnerships.
• Continuous improvement & innovation: Demonstrated commitment to reflective practice, quality improvement, research, evaluation and developing innovative, flexible solutions to enhance Occupational Therapy services and consumer outcomes.

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