About us:
Allied Health Cassowary service provides high quality Allied Health Services including Child Protection Liaison, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Dietetics and Speech Pathology inpatient, emergency department and outpatient services. This position is based at Innisfail Hospital (40 beds) and additionally covers Tully (10 beds) and Babinda Hospitals (10 beds + 11 MPHS beds). Line management is through the Allied Health Team Leader and Professional reporting, including clinical supervision is through the Director of Speech Pathology and Audiology.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will....
Provide high level clinical advice regarding speech pathology intervention to peers, managers and other stakeholders regarding professional standards and issues, equipment and technology, prioritisation and development of clinical services, in relation to patient care.
Identify, develop and implement quality improvement activities or research activities and apply clinical evidence to actively contribute to enhancing speech pathology services within Cassowary allied health service and the CHHHS.
Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the continuum of care and apply professional judgement to a complex varied caseload, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, adapting routine clinical practice based on valid and reliable evidence, to establish and deliver efficient and effective services.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.
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