Job Description

Location: Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre (primary site) and the St. Lawrence US Memorial Health Centre

CLINICAL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST I *REPOST
Regional Medicine Program - Allied Health Eastern Rural Zone
Permanent, Full-Time
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Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 hour days) Salary CG-41 ($39.32 - $46.37 per hour)
The following financial incentives may be available and can be combined:
1. Signing bonus up to $14,000
2. Student bursary up to $10,000
3. Relocation support
For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email [email protected]
Competition Number 2024002760 Posted Date 21 May 2024 Closing Date Open until filled

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca

Job Summary
This position is primarily located at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre and provides evidence-informed occupational therapy services to patients in acute care, residents in long term care facilities and clients living in the community. They are also responsible to provide OT services to residents of Long Term Care at the US Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence. The Occupational Therapist will utilize their knowledge of the physical, cognitive, social and emotional components of the person, their daily occupations and environment, to provide assessments, interventions and education to clients and caregivers. This is a challenging position, which requires an individual to practice independently and collaborate strongly with interprofessional team members.

This position provides clinical support and supervision to support personnel. The OT will receive clinical support and mentorship from Occupational Therapist III for Peninsulas. The OT will be responsible to precept Occupational Therapy students and offer other clinical education experience to students within NL Health Services.

This position reports to the Regional Manager of Allied Health - Peninsulas and maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Occupational Therapy for professional integrity and practice issues.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Regularly lifts or moves objects up to 30 lbs. and assists, supports, pushes or pulls clients and equipment up to and over 50 lbs.
Regularly stands and walks, and drives to and from sites/homes within the region.
Occasionally uses hand tools and equipment that requires rapid physical movement and reflexes and controlled movement.
Fine finger/precision is required on a regular basis when performing work on the computer
Visual and auditory concentration is regularly required as well as higher than normal levels of attentiveness or alertness.

Job Qualifications
Graduate of a school or program of occupational therapy recognized by the board.
Current licensure with the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Therapy Board.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with interprofessional team members, patients/residents/clients and their families in a one-to-one and group environment.
Demonstrated effective written communication skills required for client documentation and report writing.
Demonstrated effective time management skills.
Demonstrated ability to direct, supervise and mentor Occupational Therapy Support Workers and students.
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as a member of an interprofessional team.
Proven ability to assume professional responsibility for safe, ethical and effective practice.
The use of a personal vehicle is a condition of employment.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

*This is a reposted position. If you have already applied your application is on file for consideration.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.
Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: [email protected]. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing [email protected] as soon as possible.

NL Health Services is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.