Perform a range of clinical support activities and ‘on the job’ skills development while engaged in formal full-time/part-time tertiary studies necessary to acquire the relevant entry level qualification (mandatory) for employment as a Health Practitioner in Queensland.
About the role
- The Health Practitioner – Occupational Therapy Trainee performs a range of clinical support activities and ‘on the job' skills development while engaged in formal full-time/part-time tertiary studies necessary to acquire the relevant entry level qualification (mandatory) for employment as a Health Practitioner in Queensland.
- With relevant supervision, the Health Practitioner – Occupational Therapy Trainee delivers clinical services commensurate with experience and within the agreed scope of the role as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, to stakeholders/customers of Queensland Health. These services are delivered in accordance with the goals, policies, and requirements of the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH), Metro North Health (MNH).
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Respect – demonstrates interpersonal savvy, manages conflict appropriately, communicates effectively and always balances the needs of all stakeholders with utmost respect to all people
- Teamwork – collaborates effectively, values difference and builds effective teams to bring about best use of resources to deliver healthcare services
- Compassion – is patient / client focussed, demonstrates self-awareness and the effects of behaviour on others, deals with or manages ambiguity and complexity, demonstrates resilience in the delivery of patient services or support in the delivery of services to patients
- High Performance – cultivates innovation, is action oriented, drives results and supports Metro North Health's vision and purpose to exceed expectations of our patients and stakeholders
- Integrity – demonstrates sound decision quality, ensures accountability, demonstrates courage in the face of adversity and works effectively / manages complexity to ensure work output and decisions are ethical and invariably of a high standard
Knowledge, skills, and expertise
Clinical Practice
- Ability to provide a defined range of patient interventions as delegated by the supervising Occupational Therapist in accordance with ethical standards using evidence-based practice.
Communication
- Ability to apply effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills when communicating with clients/carers and other service providers to facilitate effective service provision.
- Ability to successfully contribute as a multidisciplinary team member within a complex health care environment.
Leadership and workload management
- Skills in self-organisation and initiative to enable the timely completion of a variety of tasks allowing efficient service function.
- Ability to participate in quality or service improvement activities within the work unit.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Job ad reference number: RBH564238
Close date: Friday, 24th May 2024
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
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