Acute Inpatient OT - Oncology & Renal Focus

Te Whatu Ora; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work on the acute oncology/renal ward at Wellington Hospital. The role focuses on comprehensive OT assessment, equipment prescription, and discharge planning within a fast-paced inpatient setting.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient flow, safe transitions, and equity of access, ensuring high-quality patient-centred care throughout the hospital stay.

Qualifications

• Strong assessment and clinical reasoning skills in acute inpatient care.
• Patient-centred approach with clear communication within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience supporting discharge planning and bed flow in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments.
• Prescribe equipment and develop discharge plans.
• Contribute to safe patient transitions and bed management in the acute ward.

Skills

Assessment

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Discharge planning

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work on the acute oncology/renal ward at Wellington Hospital. The role focuses on comprehensive OT assessment, equipment prescription, and discharge planning within a fast-paced inpatient setting.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient flow, safe transitions, and equity of access, ensuring high-quality patient-centred care throughout the hospital stay.