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• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla
• AHP2 | Full Time | Ongoing
• Base Salary Range: $88,255 - $102,240 p.a
• In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging).

Become part of our team and help change the lives of patients in our region with your commitment and skill!

About Us:

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you’ll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you’ll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.

You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You’ll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing.

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

Come and Discover FUNLHN!

 FUNLHN Information Page.pdf

Site and Service:

Whyalla Hospital

Whyalla Hospital and Health Services is a large regional hospital comprising of 75 beds including flex beds and a designated High Dependency Unit. The hospital provides a wide range of services, including emergency, medical and surgical, maternity, rehabilitation, mental health, and outpatients. Whyalla Hospital’s Cancer Resource Centre is one of the largest in regional South Australia. It includes six chemotherapy chairs, outpatient care and counselling services, reducing the need to travel outside of the region for care.  It is also, one of three stroke services in regional SA, providing specialised treatment for suitable stroke patients 24/7, supported by metropolitan stroke units. Our staff work in close partnership with community health services and Aboriginal health providers, to ensure that optimum care is delivered to all areas of the community. Find out more about the Services at Whyalla Hospital and Health Service | SA Health

 About Whyalla.pdf

Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:

• Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2024. Further details regarding this can be found here
• Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply

Support and Training:

• Supervision – as per the Regional LHN Allied Health Supervision Framework
• Access to Professional Development funding
• Scholarships may be available to undertake a Certificate of Rural General Practice/Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice via the Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway (AHRGP) Rural Generalist Program - JCU Australia
• Access to contextual Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training (specific to the region) and access to Aboriginal Liaison Officers and Aboriginal Health Practitioners
• Links with Rural Support Service (RSS) – for useful resources and professional support and/or Clinical Governance

About the Role:

Step into a transformative role as a TCP Allied Health Professional - Occupational Therapist, where your clinical expertise and specialized knowledge will drive the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the needs of our local community.

In this role, you’ll operate with increased autonomy, guiding and mentoring less experienced allied health professionals, assistants, and students while being an integral part of a dynamic multi-professional team. You'll employ a blend of preventative strategies, early interventions, and advanced treatment approaches to deliver exceptional care and improve outcomes.

Join us and be at the forefront of innovative community health services, where your skills and leadership will shape the future of integrated care and make a meaningful impact.

Learn more about our Allied Health workforce

Looking for a change in scenery? – Allied Health

About You:

• Must hold a recognised qualification within a relevant Allied Health profession and be eligible for practicing membership of the relevant Professional Association.
• Apply professional expertise, developing generalist/specialist knowledge, clinical competence and experience to provide professional services to client groups in circumstances requiring increasingly complex practice skills.
• Exercise professional judgment in the selection and adaptation of established methods, procedures, and techniques within the profession.
• May provide a broad range of clinical and consultative services across a range of service settings, including one-on-one, group based and health promotion activities.
• Manage and prioritise personal workload and support others in developing workload management plans, including in the allocation of team resources.

Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

Applicant Information:

• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 877259

Want To Know More? Contact:

Selina Ashton - Team Leader (Nursing OOHS FUNLHN), 0410 643 391, selina.ashton@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Friday 22nd November 2024 - 11.55PM

Attachments:

 877259 AHP2 Role Description.pdf

 JCS+Occupational+Therapist+final.pdf

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