Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai
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Participating hospital information 2023. Please contact the hospital directly if further information is required.
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Website
Address
Manager/Contact
Katie Lee
HKHS Physiotherapy Manager
(02) 9763 3593
No of FYGs
No of Physios (PT) and Assistants (A)
No of Hospital Beds
Selection Criteria
1. Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
2. Demonstrated ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and organise a busy workload
3. Demonstrated commitment to professional development and evidence based practice
4. Strong undergraduate performance in academic subjects and relevant clinical practice placements. Submission of course results and APPs is required.
FYG Clinical Rotations
ICU/Emergency
Orthopaedics/ General Surgery
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Outpatients/ Orthopaedic Fracture Clinic/ Hydrotherapy
Float/ Leave relief
Neuro/ stroke
Working Hours
0800 - 1630
Weekend Shifts
Some weekenda and on call cover.
Rotating Public Holiday cover.
Evening shifts
Some rotations may require the staff member to work 0930 - 1800
Accommodation
Nil
Travel
Parking is available around the hospital and on site.
There is a multistorey carpark which has a fee.
The hospital is accessible from Hornsby train station with a 20 minute walk to the hospital.
Orientation Process
- One day mandatory Corporate Orientation
- Induction to the department completed over the first month
Education Programs
- Fortnightly inservice education available through the department
- Fortnightly journal club sessions
- Some support to attend external courses
- Clinical supervision provided
- FYG tutorials at the beginning of the year
- Competency assessments
Pre-Requisites e.g. D/L; Interest in clinical areas relevant to facility
Nil
Social Activities
- Active social calendar
- Close to national parks
- Staff lunches and themed food
- Some staff ride their bike to work
- Social Committee
- Cake day
Support Mechanisms
- Formal Supervision and mentoring provided.
- Senior support in rotations.
- buddy system.
Annual Leave Policy
Minimal annual leave approved in first year.
Can be negotiated on a case by case basis, depending on the circumstances.