About the role

Temporary opportunity to apply high level Speech Pathology skills and knowledge in the assessment and treatment of clients in the local geographical population in order to promote, maintain and improve their health, functional ability and quality of life.

The Community Transition Care Program operates with extended opening hours – 0800 hours to 1700 hours seven days per week including public holidays. Only nursing is required on weekends and public holidays. Further extension of operating hours may occur based on client and hospital and health service need.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Deliver high level Speech Pathology clinical services across a variety of caseloads in a Community Transition Care setting in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.
• Provide high level clinical advice with regards to Speech Pathology service delivery to diverse stakeholders.
• Apply professional judgement to a complex caseload, adapting routine clinical practice using valid and reliable evidence.
• Monitor and report on clinical practices and outcomes within clinical service area.
• Contribute to the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocol that support the continuum of care engaging cross-discipline referencing where possible.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED