Rotational Occupational Therapist – Hospital Services

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau; Northland; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

We have an amazing opportunity for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our team at Whangarei Hospital, part-time with permanent status and potential hours to reach full time. You will work across services, applying your knowledge to deliver high-quality care to inpatients and outpatients at Whangarei Hospital.

Opportunities to rotate across departments every 6–12 months, including Medical/Surgical, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Stroke and Rehabilitation, are available.

Qualifications

• New Zealand registration as an Occupational Therapist and a holder of a current practicing certificate.
• Current Drivers Licence.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of multidisciplinary team.
• Aware of Occupational Therapy theory and principles of practice.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships between staff and clients.
• Experience is preferred for this position; however, we encourage all to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to designated inpatients and outpatients at Whangarei Hospital.
• Rotate across Medical/Surgical, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Stroke and Rehabilitation departments every 6–12 months.
• Participate in the on-call weekend and public holidays roster.

Skills

Autonomy

Teamwork

OT theory

Education

NZ OT registration and practising certificate

Job description

We have an amazing opportunity for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our team at Whangarei Hospital, part-time with permanent status and potential hours to reach full time. You will work across services, applying your knowledge to deliver high-quality care to inpatients and outpatients at Whangarei Hospital.

Opportunities to rotate across departments every 6–12 months, including Medical/Surgical, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Stroke and Rehabilitation, are available.