Casual Inpatient Occupational Therapist – Flexible Shifts

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough; Nelson; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Casual Occupational Therapist for Nelson Hospital. You will deliver tailored rehabilitation, help patients maximise independence, and support high-quality care across inpatient services. Shifts are on an as-required basis to cover leave and demand; on-call work is not required.

The role is based at Nelson Hospital with a friendly, multidisciplinary team and opportunities to mentor students and Allied Health staff.

Qualifications

• Adaptable and flexible to respond to service needs.
• Inpatient OT experience is essential.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• New Zealand registration as an Occupational Therapist with a current practising certificate.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored rehabilitation services to patients.
• Support patients to maximise functional independence.
• Contribute to high-quality inpatient care in acute and rehabilitation wards.

Skills

Adaptable

Inpatient experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

NZ OT registration

Practising certificate

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Casual Occupational Therapist for Nelson Hospital. You will deliver tailored rehabilitation, help patients maximise independence, and support high-quality care across inpatient services. Shifts are on an as-required basis to cover leave and demand; on-call work is not required.

The role is based at Nelson Hospital with a friendly, multidisciplinary team and opportunities to mentor students and Allied Health staff.