The hospital is a 54-bed facility providing medical care, rehabilitation services and palliative care.
We are close to public transport, with ample free parking in the surrounding streets. Our small size and the high quality of our services and staff make us an employer of choice. Our staff are given the time to get to know patients and their families and make a real difference in their lives. Many of our employees have been with us for over 20 years, thanks to our pleasant and professional environment. We offer a supportive workplace, with access to professional development opportunities and attractive not for profit salary packaging.

Light refreshments and uniforms are provided free of charge to the staff.

Positions Vacant

Physiotherapist – Inpatient Orthopaedics  

Casual Part time position –  Wednesday to Saturday to start asap. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

What we can offer you:

• Internal professional development and support to attend external professional development
• Work within a large friendly team consisting of rehabilitation consultants, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, exercise physiologists and nurses

Essential Criteria:

• Hold current physiotherapy registration with AHPRA
• High level of written and oral communication together with well-developed interpersonal skills
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Willingness to learn

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience in rehabilitation, as well as in a hydrotherapy setting
• Post graduate qualifications or evidence of continuing professional development.

Please note that to apply for these positions you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident, or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia.

It is a condition of employment with Wolper Jewish Hospital that all staff provide a satisfactory Police Check and acceptable evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases.

Please email : codykane@wolper.com.au

or call Cody Kane, Physiotherapy Manager on 02 83242284

Occupational Therapist

Highly motivated occupational therapist required – Part time or Casual

We have a part time time or casual position available to cover a mixed caseload including medical, rehabilitation and geriatrics.

What we can offer you:

• Highly competitive pay and conditions
• Regular internal professional development and education
• Work within a friendly multidisciplinary team consisting of doctors, physiotherapists, nurses, discharge planner, dietitian and social worker
• A supportive workplace, with access to professional development opportunities.
• Attractive Not For Profit salary packaging

Essential Criteria:

• Recognised Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy. Hold current Occupational Therapy registration with AHPRA
• Unrestricted NSW drivers license
• Minimum 2 years post graduate experience
• High level of written and oral communication together with well-developed interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to participate within a multidisciplinary environment
• Demonstrated ability to apply clinical reasoning skills and independent professional judgment on basic and routine matters.

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience in a multidisciplinary setting including medical, geriatric and rehabilitation
• Experience in minor home modifications
• Experience in running groups an advantage
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• FIM accreditation

Please note that to apply for these positions you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident, or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia.

It is a condition of employment with Wolper Jewish Hospital that all staff provide a satisfactory Police Check and acceptable evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases including COVID.

Please apply in writing to Marcelle Segal, Manager Rehabilitation Services via email marcellesegal@wolper.com.au or for more information please call (02) 83242221

Registered Nurses

We are looking for experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our friendly and supportive team. We have a full time Monday to Friday morning/afternoon shift permanent position and a Monday to Thursday night duty position available on our medical and palliative care ward.

The medical/palliative ward cares for 22 patients requiring either medical and/or palliative care. Our medical patients are mostly older receiving short-stay rehabilitative care following an acute medical/surgical issue. This service is run by Geriatricians who specialise in rehabilitation who are supported by a full multidisciplinary team.

The RNs are responsible for the delivery of quality, efficient and effective person-centred care as part of a larger multidisciplinary team. Our RNs provide appropriate supervision and/or mentoring for other nursing staff, including delegation of care to Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing staff according to their competence and within their scope of practice. The RN will need to be able to respond effectively to any emergency situations and/or changing status of the patient.

Essential Criteria:

• Registration as a RN with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• A minimum of 2 years recent experience in an Australian hospital setting
• High level of communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads
• Commitment to professional development
• Experience in medical and/or rehabilitation nursing

Only Suitable Applicants Who Meet Essential Criteria Will be Contacted

Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen, a Permanent Resident or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia.  Visa sponsorship is not available.

It is a condition of employment with Wolper Jewish Hospital that all staff provide a satisfactory Police Check and acceptable evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases.

CONTACT DETAILS                   

Andrew Driehuis – Manager Medical Ward

Phone: 02 8324 2291