Occupational Therapist Grade Two

• Occupational Therapist Grade Two
• Full Time (1.0 EFT), ongoing
• Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit- based at Sunshine Hospital
• Join the supportive and passionate MDT team in providing recovery oriented care

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

As one of the largest health services in Victoria, and a team of more than 10,000 strong, we provide a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical, and mental health services; as well as rehabilitation, aged care, outpatient and community programs. We are a designated state-wide provider for services including trauma, and we lead centres of excellence for tertiary services in several key specialties including neurosciences, nephrology, oncology, cardiology and virtual health.  

Surrounded by a Parkville Precinct of brilliant thinkers, we collaborate to set new benchmarks in health excellence – benchmarks that impact across the globe. While the work we do takes us in inspiring new directions; caring for each other, our patients and consumers is as essential to who we are, as any scientific breakthrough we make. We put people first - leading with kindness and working together, we excel as one Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Your new team

NorthWestern Mental Health (NWMH) provides a comprehensive, integrated range of services to people with a serious mental illness in North-Western Melbourne. A multi-disciplinary workforce of 1,800 staff provides services through four Area Adult Mental Health Services.  NWMH is a clinical service of Melbourne Health and operates in partnership with Northern Health and Western Health. 

The Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (AMHRU) is a secure extended care facility serving three Area Mental Health Services within Metropolitan Melbourne. The team work collaboratively to provide intensive assessment and treatment to consumers suffering from enduring psychosis who may also be experiencing a number of other complex issues. The team are passionate about supporting complex consumers to reach their recovery goals.

Your success in this role, will be in your ability to

• Provide discipline specific input to the patient care including OT assessment, intervention, and input to support discharge planning
• Coordinate the group program, with support of the OT1
• Provide case management to 1-2 complex clients
• Work under the recovery model
• Be committed to learning and professional development
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Your Contribution

• Consolidated mental health clinical skills 
• Discipline specific Occupational Therapy expertise including for assessment and intervention, sensory modulation, group program, and other scopes of practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients, families and other service providers 
• Proven nursing skills and relevant experience in working with client’s severe psychosis 
• Committed to the provision of a client-centred and recovery-focused care

Note: The successful applicant will be required to work rostered shifts – morning, afternoon and night shift.

Our Commitment to you

Here at The RMH we strive for excellence with a strong purpose that defines the work we do for our community – Advancing health for everyone, every day. This is the Melbourne Way.   

We believe our success comes from our people. We’re committed to the RMH being a great place to work and a great place to receive care. We have made a long-term commitment to strengthen our organisational culture through leadership, education and empowering our staff to Speak Up for themselves and each other.

This is a role where your passion and expertise can come together to create a truly defining career opportunity. It is a unique opportunity to help us transform the future of the RMH and ultimately ensure we continue to deliver world class healthcare. 

The RMH is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion please connect via the details below.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.