* Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Country Health Connect, Mt Gambier or other location by negotiation
* Multiple Permanent Full-Time Positions available (part-time hours to be considered)
* Please note that this position is multi-classified as either a AHP1 or AHP2.
Join Limestone Coast Local Health Network as a Podiatrist. New graduates are encouraged to apply!
Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LHN) is now accepting applications for permanent Podiatry positions (Allied Health Professional Level 1 or 2). The positions are for full-time; however, consideration for part-time will also be made. Positions may be based at our main site in Mount Gambier Country Health Connect located within the Mount Gambier Hospital or one of our regional sites in Bordertown, Keith, Kingston SE, Lucindale, Millicent, or Naracoorte.
About the Role:
The Podiatry Department and allied health teams within Limestone Coast Local Health Network boast a young, energetic team focused on improving services for the people of the Limestone Coast. As a Rural Generalist Podiatrist, you will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated range of health services. To achieve this, you will work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, including health professionals and service providers from other sectors. You will utilise a combination of preventative, early intervention, treatment/therapy, and evaluation approaches. Mount Gambier is a growing city with a vibrant feel. There are many sporting clubs, activities, and social events suitable for young professionals and families within one hour's drive from the city centre. Mount Gambier Airport has multiple flights daily to Adelaide and Melbourne (45-minute flight time). There are also many opportunities to network with other professionals in the region through professional development opportunities.
Our smaller community-based sites are focused on providing quality care, closer to home. Clients will be seen in an outpatient setting and come with a wide range of clinical presentations.
What We're Looking For:
You must hold a recognised qualification in Podiatry and be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Experience is not necessary; new graduates are encouraged to apply. Our team consists of a Clinical Senior Podiatrist with significant experience in the areas of musculoskeletal and diabetes as well as high-risk foot management who supports junior staff members. You will be committed to client-centred practice and community engagement in the provision of services, ensuring clients are meaningfully involved in all aspects of their care. Your strong interpersonal and communication skills will equip you to work positively within a team and develop effective working relationships.
Why Join Us?
* Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours, and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
* Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
* Job security and financial incentives: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits.
* Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
* DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
* DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
* National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (e.g., aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse, and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including LGBTQI+, people living with a disability, and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.
Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN
For more information about the role please refer to the Role Descriptions provided below. Job ref: 885465
Enquiries
Application Closing Date
19 November 2024, 11:55 PM
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