Employment Type: Permanent full time (part-time applications accepted)
Hours: max. 80 hrs. a fortnight with monthly ADO
Salary: Level 1-2, NSW Health Service Health Professional Award, from $82,262 to $113,301
Location: Mercy Care Centre, Young, NSW
Upload with Application: Resume and cover letter
Contact: Clare Findlay, Allied Health Team Leader, 02 63828415.
Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.
Where there’s care, there’s You.
Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?
For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.
As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.
At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.
To do that, we need you.
Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.
About the opportunity
Fantastic opportunity to become a rotational physio at Mercy Care Centre (MCC), Young, NSW. MCC is a publicly funded rural hospital and community service. Our physiotherapy team provides care to sub-acute inpatients (rehabilitation, geriatric rehabilitation and palliative care), adult community/musculoskeletal outpatients and groups, inpatient acute, and Transitional Aged Care Program.
Take an opportunity to build a generalist skills in a supportive environment. Professional development and supervision supported.
Enjoy a rewarding career in the "Cherry Capital", offering great work life balance and experiences.
New graduates awaiting AHPRA registration encouraged to apply
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Rotational role - opportunity to experience three rotations (4 months long) across: sub-acute rehabilitation inpatient ward; community groups, cardiac and pulmonary service and TACP; acute inpatients and musculoskeletal outpatients and casting.
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Subsidised accommodation available, and relocation subsidy may apply.
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Be part of a large physio/AHA team and vibrant large multi-disciplinary team. Senior physiotherapy support on site. Professional development supported and new graduate program available.
What you’ll bring
You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.
To thrive in this role, you will have:
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Excellent time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
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A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care.
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Be keen to learn and grow your skills
You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
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A current Police Record Check and NSW Working with Children Check.
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Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.
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AHPRA registration (or awaiting) and unrestricted Australian Driver's License. We can consider supervised practice for AHPRA registration and sponsorship.
Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?
Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.
Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now at mercyhealth.com.au.
Please contact us if you would like to or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.
We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
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Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, or equivalent work experience and a willingness to work towards certification with the support of SESLHD.
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Proven interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
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Demonstrate a basic understanding of technology relevant to the work unit and comply with information and communications security and acceptable use policies
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Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and work with minimum supervision, to organise work priorities and manage time effectively.
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Knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation and principles.
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Current drivers licence (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).
