Position Overview

Key responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.

Under the limited direction of the Director of Physiotherapy, you will be required to work at North Canberra Hospital and associated outreach services in community health centres. You will:

1. Provide appropriate physiotherapy assessment and intervention to patients, using established principles, techniques and methods under supervision.
2. Facilitate effective communication and work collaboratively with the patients, families, carers, healthcare and service providers to ensure quality service delivery across the continuum of care.
3. Complete clinical and administrative data collection and evaluation to standards.
4. Participate in clinical supervision, continuing professional development and performance planning and review processes.
5. Participate in team and program related service activities as required.
6. Participate in the implementation of clinical governance activities, research programs, health promotion and quality improvement projects in areas relevant to service.
7. Assist in the facilitation of student placements and provide procedural supervision to HP1s, AHAs and Health Professional and AHA students.
8. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

Competencies

Specific responsibilities and behavioural capabilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage and prioritise own clinical caseload across a specific or generalised clinical area.
• Display critical thinking skills and forms defensible conclusions based on evidence and sound judgement.
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs.
• A willingness to actively engage in a team environment.
• Strong organisational skills with a high degree of initiative.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

About you

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory

• Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy (or equivalent).
• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Minimum of one year experience working professionally in Physiotherapy.
• CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates and contingencies.

Desirable

• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care Framework and all other related frameworks.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:.

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Comply with CHS Credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

Important information

All employees are required to:

• Adhere to the Canberra Health Services Values and the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct.
• Act in accordance and comply with all relevant Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
• Comply with all relevant clinical and/or competency standards.
• Be available for weekend, public holiday and/or after-hours work.

What you Require (Key Selection Criteria)

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience.

1. Demonstrated ability to manage a varied patient caseload within a range of acute inpatient and outpatient settings using evidence-based practice.
2. Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
3. Commitment to continuous professional development for improving clinical patient outcomes.
4. Demonstrated experience and participation in quality improvement activities, performance evaluation and education.
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful and kind.

Work Environment Description

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.