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Job Summary: Calvary Health Care Bethlehem (CHCB) - Location: Parkdale CHCB is recognised as a leader in its two areas of expertise; as a State-wide provider for those with Progressive Neurological Disease (such as Motor Neurone Disease and Huntington's Disease) and as a Specialist Palliative Care Service.

Job Details: The neurological team works within a neuropalliative rehabilitation framework and aims to provide best practice assessment and holistic care for patients with progressive neurological diseases (e.g. Motor Neurone Disease and Huntington's Disease) and their families.

Speech Pathologist Grade 2 - 16 hours per week
We are looking for a passionate, driven and motivated Speech Pathologist to join out multidisciplinary team.

This role is to cover parental leave for 12 months, commencing in October/November 2019

About the role:

The successful applicant will be required to work in the inpatient unit and in the State wide Progressive Neurological Disease Service.

This includes outpatient clinics and community consultancy and education.

What you bring


Minimum 3 years clinical experience and current clinical knowledge in the field of progressive neurology and/or palliative care is desirable
Commitment to excellent customer service and care of this client group
Enjoy the challenge of a varied caseload
The desire to be involved in research, teaching and consultation to the broader community.
Enjoy gaining knowledge and further developing clinical practices in this specialised area
A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation
Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a leading mission based health care organisation. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality. Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

About Calvary

Calvary is a national Catholic provider of health, community and aged care services operating in six states and territories. Our services include public and private hospital care, acute and sub-acute care, home care services and retirement and aged care services, in both rural and metropolitan areas. Calvary employs over 11,000 people and has over 1,500 volunteers.

Calvary continues the mission of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, a mission focused on caring for those who are sick, dying and in need. We express our values of hospitality, healing, stewardship and respect through “being for others” exemplified by the Spirit of Calvary and the example of Venerable Mary Potter.

How to join the team

To join our diverse, compassionate and dedicated team for a rewarding Calvary career, please submit an online application.

Please note: attached to the job advertisement on the Calvary Careers portal are important documents relating to the role. Please ensure you view these documents before beginning your application. It is suggested that you download a copy of these for your reference.

Candidates must hold Australian or NZ Citizenship or the capacity to permanently work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.

Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.