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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Woodville South
• Salary  AHA-2   $58,709 - $63,154  p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Part-time working  30 hours per week and temporary up to 31/10/25

About the Role

Working under general direction, you will contribute to the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) Orthotics and Prosthetics Service. Working in partnership with other healthcare professionals, you will assist with providing clinical services to patients and perform technical fabrication and maintenance of client orthotic and prosthetic devices.  You will assist O&P clinicians with the fitting of simple orthotic devices and provide patient education and advice in the safe use and maintenance of equipment provided. You will be responsible for maintaining adequate levels of consumables, and the cleanliness and safety of facilities and equipment. You will be required to perform some administrative duties within the department. This may include documenting accurate patient histories, recording accurate and timely workload data, photocopying, filing and undertaking routine administrative tasks for the team. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital offers a diverse complex clinical presentation and supportive work environment. Working for us, you will have access to attractive salary sacrificing options.

You will have prior experience working with people in a caregiving or therapeutic role, including giving manual handling assistance to people with physical disabilities. Applying rehabilitation/therapeutic skills in working with people who have disabilities or are in an acute stage of illness or injury, you will interact with others in a tactful, sensitive and ethical manner. Displaying the initiative required to carry out routine tasks without direction and to report issues requiring attention, you will bring the ability to manage your own workload and prioritise tasks effectively.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring a blend of practical skills, relevant experience, and a commitment to patient care. We are looking for someone who has:

• Physical & Practical Skills: The physical strength and flexibility to safely handle patients and equipment, along with the ability to apply rehabilitation skills under direction.
• Patient Care & Observational Skills: The ability to recognise and respond to changes in patient condition, and the initiative to escalate concerns when necessary.
• Experience & Workload Management: Previous experience in a caregiving or therapeutic role, with a demonstrated ability to manage your own workload and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Knowledge & Communication: A solid understanding of rehabilitation conditions, therapy approaches, and work health and safety principles, alongside excellent communication and documentation skills.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Onsite Facilities: Convenient paid car parking facilities ensure easy access.
• Team Support: Experience collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding your career journey.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer 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, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 884133

Enquiries to:

Sarah Wilson, Senior Manager Orthotics & Prosthetics, CALHN

Phone:  7074 2838
E-mail: sarah.wilson5@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm  Friday 6 December 2024

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 884133 RD Orthotics Prosthetics Assistant.pdf

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