Your new role:
As a Recreation Officer, you will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver meaningful individual and group recreation programs that support patient wellbeing, skill maintenance and positive behaviours, with responsibilities including:
Planning and delivering safe, engaging recreation programs that enhance quality of life
Screening patient needs, interests and preferences to develop individualised recreation plans
Delivering programs under the guidance of allied health professionals
Working collaboratively within the team while operating autonomously on weekends
Maintaining accurate documentation, records and activity data
Ensuring recreation spaces and equipment are clean, safe and well maintained
Participating in team meetings, supervision, performance development and quality improvement activities
Upholding workplace health and safety standards and inclusive, respectful care practices
About you:
You will bring a genuine passion for patient-centred care and recreation, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, supported by:
An understanding of the role of recreation in maintaining patient skills, wellbeing and quality of life
Experience planning, implementing and evaluating individual and group recreation programs
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage patients, families and staff
The ability to work autonomously, manage time effectively and adapt to change
Demonstrated initiative, organisation and problem-solving skills
A relevant qualification such as Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (highly desirable)
Demonstrated experience in a similar or related role (highly desirable)
Ability to meet Queensland Health Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) requirements
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What we can offer you:
A supportive, multidisciplinary team environment
Opportunities to develop skills within a respected public health service
Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance
You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.
About us:
Logan Hospital:
Logan Hospital is the major health centre for one of the fastest growing areas in Queensland. We offer a range of services, including medical, rehabilitation, maternity, surgical and paediatric care.
We offer our staff and students extensive support and training in most medical specialties. As a teaching hospital, we help train future health care professionals and participate in research through strong partnerships with Queensland's leading medical schools, universities, and TAFE Queensland.
Our services will continue to grow as we build bigger and better facilities to support the community. By 2027, we'll have more beds and 5 more birthing suites as part of the Logan Hospital expansion.
INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE
Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.
We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.
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