Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (NelsonMarlborough) formally NMDHB
Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau
Nelson / Tasman Community
Are you passionate about making a difference in the community?
Bring your strong clinical skills to our friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team.
Part-time 0.5FTE position (40 hrs / fortnight) in sunny Nelson
Fixed-term for 12 months
This is an exciting opportunity for a NZ registered Occupational Therapist with a passion for stroke rehab, to join our awesome team.
Nga mohiohio e pa ana ki tenei mahi (About this position)
We are a proactive team providing the highest standard of care for our patients. We pride ourselves on being friendly and supportive, and work in a busy inter-disciplinary environment focusing on promoting, encouraging and enabling the health, well-being and independence of the people in our community.
This position has a specific focus on stroke rehab, and will be placed within the Community Rehabilitation Team.
The hours for this role are 40 hours per fortnight working Monday - Friday.
Ko wai he kaitono totika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)
You will have at least two years post-qualification experience, NZ registration in Occupational Therapy, a current practicing certificate and a range of generalist and specialist skills.
Additionally, you will bring the following:
The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, within the inter-disciplinary team.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practice.
Effective time management and organisational skills.
Full clean drivers' licence.
Complex Housing and Level 1 Wheelchair Enable accreditation are welcome, but not essential.
You will also be adaptable to change, resourceful and flexible to service needs, and will have a genuine passion for working with patients in the community on their health journey.
If this sounds like you, we welcome your application.
A matou ropu (About our team)
Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough's largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless.
Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community.
Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.
Etahi atu mohiohio (More Information)
Nga huanga o tenei mahi (The benefits of this position)
At Nelson Marlborough we encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for our community.
Nelson is one of New Zealand's top lifestyle destinations and offers an amazing variety of leisure pursuits, beaches, rivers and national parks with great opportunities for outdoor activities such as kayaking, mountain biking, tramping, skiing, golf, sailing, as well as abundant sunshine and outstanding scenery.
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