Zone: Central Zone
Location: Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre
Clinical Occupational Therapist I
Central Zone - HCS PCH Pilot Rehab
Temporary Full-time (Approximately 7 months)
45350TMP
Hours 75 (Shift Work)
Salary CGHP41 (CAD $42.16 - CAD $52.54 per hour)
Competition Number VAC0001616
Posted Date 2024-10-08
Closing Date Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications
Definition of work:
This position will report to the Regional Manager of Community supports and work as part of a collaborative team within the Community Supports program and NL Health Service Staff. Travel may be required.
This occupational therapy position is a highly independent clinical position with the primary purpose of facilitating optimal occupational performance of clients with a wide variety of physical, or environmentally induced impairments utilizing the model of restorative care. In addition, this position provides leadership in the coordination of services for rehab and restorative care in a community based setting. Clinical work involves functional assessments for clients within the residential services programs, client assessment, development of client centered goals, intervention plans, and completion of all required documentation. The successful candidate will provide leadership within NL Health Service Central Zone's Community Supports Division.
The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care; demonstrate a commitment to continuous quality improvement and demonstrate a commitment to safety partnering with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements.
Required qualifications:
* A degree in Occupational Therapy.
* Current license with the Newfoundland & Labrador Council of Health Professionals.
* Registration with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and be registered with the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Therapy Licensing Board.
* Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the development of program evaluation.
* Demonstrated research and analytical skills.
* Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated.
* Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.
* A valid Newfoundland & Labrador class 5 driver's license.
* Use of a private Vehicle
* Consistent demonstration of NL Health Service's corporate values; I CARE- Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence
* A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.
* A satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.