Work with us and help keep vital services functioning as part of a world-class health service that actively embraces technology, training, teamwork and supports your career ambitions.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to our vision of creating:
Pathways to better health
for our North West communities.
North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)
- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
Working with us
Fixed term temporary full-time role commencing ASAP up to 12 months with the possibily of extension pending funding.
Generous remuneration package comprising:
- Salary between $4769.60 and $5132.40 p.f. (HP4)
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.
- Rural and Remote incentive: Category B allowance of >$230 p.f.
- Additional leave options include: purchased, long service, sick, parental, maternity, or adoption leave.
In your downtime, we offer 4 weeks recreational leave p.a. with a 17.5% loading/bonus.
Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs, a $3,047 p.a. allowance to assist with external development, and 3 days p.a. leave for attending training or conferences.
The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.
Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!
About the role
An exciting opportunity exists within the North West HHS Allied Health Services department for a Senior Physiotherapist to work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team and broader community to establish and implement a Continence and Women's Health Physiotherapy Service for the region.
As a Senior Physiotherapist, you will drive continuous improvement of Physiotherapy services through professional leadership and participation in quality improvement opportunities to ensure the region is delivering care consistent with professional standards aligned with the health service strategic priorities.
Additionally, you will lead the provision of a comprehensive inpatient/outpatient physiotherapy service to the North West HHS, in continence and women's health and generalist services in the following: medical and surgical wards, paediatric and maternity wards, ICU, ED, various outpatient clinics including a weekend roster and outreach opportunities.
You will be leading a team that actively contributes to patient safety by developing policies, procedures and protocols for the North West Hospital and Health Service.
Requirements
- Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
- Pre-employment screening will be undertaken, including criminal history checks.
- This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, Tuberculosis.
- A 6-month probationary period may apply.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Hannah Russell 07 4764 1778.
Apply ONLINE by: Tuesday 21/05/2024.
https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI561963
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Our
vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.
Documents
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