Occupational Therapist - Neuro

New Zealand Government; Hawkes Bay; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join its Allied Health team. You will provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients and support the development of early-career colleagues. Ideal candidates should hold a relevant degree and have a passion for professional development. Competitive work-life balance and opportunities for ongoing training are offered.

Qualifications

• New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist with current annual practising certificate (APC).
• 2+ years clinical experience, preferably in stroke care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, person-centred inpatient occupational therapy.
• Support and guide rotational occupational therapists and students.
• Involved in quality improvement initiatives within the ward.

Skills

Occupational Therapy skills

Ability to support and guide others

Creative problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, or equivalent

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Neuro at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay

• Up to 80 hour’s per fortnight, Part or Full-time options available
• Permanent role

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Are you feeling confident in your own Occupational Therapy skills and practice and keen to support colleagues early in their career? Do you get joy from sharing your knowledge and seeing people grow as you help them to navigate their clinical challenges? Come and be part of our skilled and friendly Allied Health team in our acute medical and neurology wards.

Working in partnership with whaiora, whānau, and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will provide high quality, person-centred inpatient occupational therapy. You will bring creative solutions to a complex caseload of acute strokes, frail elderly, and general medical patients. You will support and guide rotational occupational therapists and students, and be actively involved in ongoing quality improvement initiatives within the ward and wider.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist with a passion for sharing your knowledge and skills. You will be part of a diverse and supportive wider team of acute and subacute occupational therapists. We value continued professional development, mentoring, supervision and on-going training. You will have access to regular in-service training, special interest working groups, and learning opportunities to develop your clinical and leadership skills.

We also have an Occupational Therapy Professional Lead to support your growth and promote the occupational therapy service throughout our hospital.

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ou will also need the following key attributes and skills:

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, or equivalent.
• New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist with current annual practising certificate (APC).
• 2+ years clinical experience - preferably some time in stroke care, but not essential.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description, click HERE and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Casey Toebosch at [e-mail]

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay

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