The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Grade 2 Occupational Therapist

Rehabilitation and Sub-Acute Leave Cover

Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Provide excellent clinical assessment and therapy for patients in the sub-acute hospital with fixed days in inpatient rehabilitation.
• Be part of our supportive and collaborative Occupational Therapy team.
• Permanent full time position in RMH Sub-Acute with fixed Rehabilitation days.
• Based at the Royal Melbourne Hospital Royal Park Campus.

The sub-acute inpatient service at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is committed to providing outstanding patient care. Our rehabilitation ward provides evidence-based, patient-centred care including assessment, interventions and discharge planning for patients in neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. The role is supported by a grade 4 clinical leader, senior clinicians, OT research leader, and the OT manager.

The Occupational Therapy team consists of over 100 staff members who work across the City and Royal Park Campuses in acute, sub-acute and community-based services across a range of specialties. The team is a cohesive group of professionals who support and encourage professional development and career growth. The Occupational Therapy (OT) department is aligned with the broader Allied Health service.

Your new role:

• Provide excellent, evidence based and patient centred care including assessment, intervention and discharge planning for patients in the sub-acute rehabilitation wards and leave cover across geriatric evaluation and management and RMH@Home Sub-Acute.
• Supervise and educate junior occupational therapists, allied health assistants and occupational therapy students.
• Excellent communication strategies with patients, relatives, staff and relevant services in order to provide appropriate services, information and handover.
• Actively lead and participate in Allied Health quality improvement initiatives and research.

About you:

• You have hospital experience with a collaborative working style.
• You have excellent communication skills and a passion for continued professional development for yourself and others.
• You are an AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist dedicated to providing evidence based practice.
• You value working with supportive and dedicated Occupational Therapists and multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits of working with the Royal Melbourne Hospital 

• A rewarding career offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement including mentorship and leadership programs.
• Close proximity to great cafes and eateries and the University of Melbourne.
• Enjoy work-life balance working in a supportive and collaborative team.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including; On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
• Work alongside highly trained staff whilst providing compassionate and supportive care for all members of the community.
• Salary packaging options, monthly ADOs for Full Time staff (That’s an additional day off every month!), onsite car parking, close to public transport.
• Weekend workers may be able to access an additional week of annual leave as per EBA.

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Interested in Applying?

If this opportunity resonates with you and you have the experience and qualifications we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply without delay. We’re reviewing applications and scheduling interviews immediately. Advertising may cease prior to the stated closing date. For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out using the contact details above.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check.

Please note: This position is for applicants only. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies or third-party representatives.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are 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.