Community Occupational Therapist, Permanent at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough, Tasman CommunityNelson / Tasman community0.5FTE (40 hours per fortnight)Health NZ is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we are building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.About the roleAs an Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role in helping patients maximise their functional independence.About the Team/Service/LocationCommunity Allied Health Services is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our Allied Health team based in Richmond, Nelson. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic multi-disciplinary service focused on improving patient outcomes and bring your strong clinical skills to our friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team.You will join a proactive team of Occupational Therapists providing the highest standard of care for our patients. We pride ourselves on being friendly and supportive, and you will be nurtured in your career through professional development opportunities.We are looking for an Occupational Therapist with experience of and a strong interest in working with adults with physical needs. In addition, experience working in a rehab setting will be highly desirable.About you:Your responsibilities will include:Conducting thorough assessments to determine patients' needs and creating individualized treatment plans.Delivering therapy and interventions to improve patients' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities.Educating patients and their families on strategies for enhancing daily living activities and promoting overall well-being.Collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure cohesive, comprehensive care.Keeping accurate records and tracking patients' progress throughout their treatment journey.You will be adaptable to change, resourceful, and flexible to service needs.Complex Housing and Level 1 Wheelchair accreditation are welcome but not essential.Skills and experienceTo succeed in this role, apart from holding NZ registration in Occupational Therapy and a current practising certificate, you should:Have a strong foundation in occupational therapy practices, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care.Preferably have experience in a hospital or clinical setting.Be able to work independently in a small team with a commitment to providing high standards of patient care.Have strong communication and teamwork skills.Be competent with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.Have experience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.Working for Health New ZealandHealth NZ is the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusionWe want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to applyTo view the position description and/or apply for the role please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Friday 20 December 2024.For role-specific information please contact Diane Scott - Team Leader, Community Allied Health Services on ******: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson MarlboroughNote: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.
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