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• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta
• AHP1 | Full Time | Ongoing
• Base Salary Range: $68,478 - $83,594 p.a
• In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging).

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of patients in our community through your compassionate care and expertise!

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:

Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Service

The Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Service is a large regional hospital that provides a wide range of services including emergency, general and surgical, maternity, outpatient, and outreach services. The hospital has 58 beds including flex and monitored beds.  The Port Augusta Hospital also has chemotherapy services and has a Renal Dialysis Unit and a Paediatric Department, both of which are the largest outside of Adelaide. 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 Port Augusta Hospital and Health Service | SA Health

 About Port Augusta.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
• Support with transitioning into professional practice (AHP1) – through the Transition to Professional Practice Program for Allied Health Professionals. Transition to Professional Practice Program for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) | SA Health 
• 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

About the Role:

Step into the role of the Occupational Therapist and play a key part in delivering exceptional, community-focused health services under the guidance of the Regional Senior Occupational Therapist. As a valued member of a dynamic multi-professional team, you'll collaborate with a diverse group of health professionals and service providers, applying a range of preventative, early intervention, and therapeutic approaches to meet local needs and make a meaningful impact.

New graduates are encouraged to apply! Enjoy a rewarding career with a healthy work-life balance, where you can take advantage of a wide range of social and competitive sports, activities, and events designed for both young and mature professionals. Benefit from robust clinical supervision and professional development opportunities, including access to the Transition to Professional Practice Program (TPPP), to support your growth and success in the field.

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.
• Provide a broad range of clinical services, selecting, adopting and applying methods, procedures and standards which are generally well established and straight forward.
• Exercise professional judgment within prescribed areas, with support from a Clinical Senior to verify methods and results.
• Provide straight forward clinical services, including one-on-one, group and health promotion activities.
• Manage and prioritise personal workload.

Please refer to the job pack 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: 875648

Want To Know More? Contact:

Dan Johnson - A/Team Leader Clinical Services Team, 0407 611 623, daniel.johnson@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date: Thursday 17th October 2024 - 11.55PM

Attachments:

 875648 Occupational Therapist Job Pack.pdf

 JCS+Occupational+Therapist+final.pdf

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