Posted:
8/7/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
New South Wales, Australia ⋅ Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Position Title: Senior Intensive Care Physiotherapist
Employment Type: Maximum Term Part- Time
Hours per week: 16
Position Grade: Physiotherapist – Level 3 Year 1/2
Salary: $108,595.00 - $112,114.00 base salary per annum
Enterprise Agreement The NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisation’s Professional and Associated Staff Agreement 2022
Department Name: Occupational Therapy
About us:
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.
Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:
• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance
About the role:
The Physiotherapy Department at St Vincent’s Hospital is seeking an experienced, appropriately skilled Physiotherapist to become part of our Intensive Care Team. The position is a two day a week Senior ICU position, working on Thursday and Friday. It will be responsible for the provision of high-quality care to critically ill patients including intubated/ventilated and ECMO patients. The position will also be responsible for the clinical supervision of junior staff members and will have a role in service development and advocacy.
Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.
Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2024_015) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.
About you:
We are seeking a skilled and energetic Senior Intensive Care Physiotherapist who possesses a passion for person centred care. We welcome applications from people who are experienced in the provision of physiotherapy to critically ill patients. We are also seeking someone who has experience in clinical supervision, service development and service evaluation.
Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.
Selection Criteria:
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia.
2.Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy/Current Australian Physiotherapy Registration.
3.Experienced clinician possessing specialist knowledge and extensive experience in the areas of Intensive and Acute Care Physiotherapy including experience in the provision of physiotherapy to patients who are on life support systems such as ventilators, dialysis and ECMO.
4.Experience in clinical management, particularly in regard to the provision of services to client groups and in circumstances of a complex nature requiring advanced practice skills. This includes the ability to apply professional knowledge and judgement when performing novel, complex or critical tasks specific to Intensive and Acute Care Physiotherapy including physiotherapy specific to patients who are on life support systems such as ventilators, dialysis and ECMO.
5.Experience in the provision of clinical supervision to physiotherapists
6. Demonstrated ability to plan, lead and implement physiotherapy services.
Applications close on 22 August 2024
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]
View Reconciliation Action Plan
Website: https://svhs.org.au/
Headquarter Location: Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
Employee Count: 1001-5000
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Association ⋅ Education ⋅ Health Care