Community Occupational Therapist - Whangarei

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand in Whangārei is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the community team. You will support patients at home with equipment, modifications and rehabilitation to maximise independence, safety and wellbeing.

The role works closely with multi-disciplinary health teams and drivers to deliver patient-centred care across Northland communities.

Qualifications

• Current registration and annual practicing certificate.
• Full New Zealand driver's license.
• Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience working with older adults and in a team environment.
• Sound clinical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport with patient and whānau from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Work in the community to support patients with equipment, home modifications and rehab solutions to maximise independence, safety and wellbeing at home.
• Collaborate with other community disciplines (e.g., Physiotherapists, Speech-language Therapists, Social Workers, Dietitians, Allied Health Assistants).
• Contribute to better patient outcomes by applying holistic, culturally responsive care.

Skills

Clinical skills

Teamwork

Rapport with patients and whānau

Communication

NZ Driver's License

Job description

Community Occupational Therapist - Whangarei

• Commerce Street, Whangarei
• Whangarei Community Allied Health - Occupational Therapy Team
• Permanent, full-time position working 40 hours per week

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

The Whangarei Community Team has exciting opportunities for an Occupational Therapist to join our service. This role is a community-based role, working collaboratively to support patients through equipment, modification and rehab solutions to maximise their independence, safety and wellbeing at home.

The Whangarei Community Occupational Therapy Team work with people with long term, or age-related conditions including dementia, frailty and Neurological Conditions. Our Occupational Therapy team works closely with other community disciplines such as Physiotherapists, Speech-language Therapists, Social Workers, Dietitians, and Allied Health Assistants.

We also work closely with the wider regional teams that sit in Kaitaia, Bay of Islands and Kaipara.

About you

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who has a wide range of skills and with a strong interest in working in a community setting to assist individuals and families to manage the impact of diagnosis and/or long-term health conditions. An Enable or Accessible accredited assessor would be a strongly desirable.

We require you to bring your holistic skills, enthusiasm and passion to achieve the best outcome for your patients. You will be able to and have a clear understanding of the health needs of our Māori and Pacific Island communities.

• Current registration and holder of an annual practicing certificate
• Current Full New Zealand drivers license
• Minimum of 2 years post registration experience working witholder adults and in a team environment
• Sound clinical skills
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport with patient and whānau from all backgrounds

If you are passionate about being the best you can be, thrive on working in a team setting and are ready to expand your practice further then wed love to hear from you.

We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the right skills and experience who share our values to apply.

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.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: WHA01715

Location:

North Island - Northland - Whangarei

Job type:

Job type: Permanent Full time

Expertise:

Clinical - Allied Health - Occupational Therapist