Company description:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Job description:

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Occupational Therapists to join the Renal Outpatient Team.

About Northern Health

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity exists for an Occupational Therapist to join our team at Northern Health. This role requires a therapist with experience in community or inpatient settings who is passionate about providing person-centred care.

The Grade 3 Occupational Therapist will be accountable for providing an evidence-based Occupational Therapy service to Northern Health patients through the application of competent clinical skills in assessment, intervention, and discharge planning. This role works within Renal outpatient/community services which is currently based at the Northern Hospital Epping, but also services Epping Private Hospital, Broadmeadows Hospital, Craigieburn Centre and Kilmore District Hospital as required.

The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for completing pre-home dialysis assessments for both peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis, as well as providing intervention to support patients to maintain their preferred dialysis modality. Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention will also be provided for nephrology patients including the provision of symptom management for Chronic Kidney Disease. This role works closely with allied health colleagues and renal staff, including nursing, nephrologists, and chronic kidney disease educators.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Fully registered as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Victorian Driver's License
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated experience working with chronic health conditions
• A good working knowledge of community services
• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Kate MacIvor, Acting Clinical Leader 0427 130 190 or Danika Arney, Clinical Leader 0408 350 673

Applications close 1 May 2025

We offer:

We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:

· Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive' program

· Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support

· An inclusive and culturally safe space

· State of the art facilities and campus partnerships

· A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs'

· Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library

For a glimpse of life at NH, click here.

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza.