The Team:

The NESMH Allied Health Assistant (AHA) provides support to the Allied Health Professionals (AHP) by assisting with therapy and program-related tasks, and work under their direction and delegation. They work with patients and clients to implement treatment plans, coordinate care, and manage administrative duties related to patient care. In this role, the AHA will work in the NESM Scottsdale hospital and support both inpatients and outpatients.

Hospital Background:

The North Eastern Soldiers Memorial Hospital (NESMH) Scottsdale is the largest rural hospital in Tasmania, and a Tier 1 facility with a catchment area of 3,196km², a population of just over 6,600 people. The NESMH has 18 acute beds, 3 bed emergency department, community nursing services plus a range of community health services including physiotherapy and social worker. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

Would you like:

• Being part of a highly collaborative team that has a focus on best practice.
• Has a greatly varied case mix
• Nature at your doorstep that enables you to explore Tasmania's most unique environment.

The Role:

1. Assist AHP’s with information gathering from a variety of sources including screening checklists and file notes.
2. Assist AHP’s and other Allied Health Assistants with preparation for, and prescribed interventions for clients, including supporting clients to and from treatment areas when required.
3. Prepare, maintain and clean the therapeutic environment including but not limited to, construction, repair and delivery of therapeutic equipment/devices and loan stocks, ensuring optimal physical condition is always maintained, including reporting any change in condition or low stock levels to the delegating AHP.
4. Implement the prescribed interventions for clients, document and report client progress and outcomes to the delegating AHP.
5. Provide clinical administration support, as required, and use computer based clinical applications.
6. Participate and contribute to unit- and site-based meetings, special projects, ongoing education, performance development assessments, and orientation of new assistant staff as required.
7. Maintain daily statistical records, and records of other audited tasks.
8. Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation’s Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including in the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives, safeguarding practices for vulnerable people, and related training.
9. The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Ability to demonstrate appropriate skills and competencies for an allied health assistant within a hospital or community health setting.
• Ability to exercise responsible judgement, flexibility and adhere to safe working practices and follow policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to establish rapport with a wide range of people, including team members and patients.
• Demonstrated information technology literacy including the ability to use office equipment and software such as word processing and database applications, or the ability to acquire.
• Good time management skills and the ability to organise daily workload

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, part time, day worker position, working 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join our team.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $67,193 to $72,126 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.

Benefits available to eligible candidate:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Certificate IV in Health Service Assistance (Allied Health Assistance) or equivalent qualification
• Tertiary student of a relevant and approved allied health course of study at a recognised tertiary institution

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Generic Allied Health Assistant (North) HSO5 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Olivia Mitchell
Position: Team Leader, Community Physiotherapy
Phone number: (03) 6777 1427 / (03) 6777 3006
Email address: [email protected]

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