Critical Care Educator - Physiotherapist, North Shore Hospital at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitemata, AucklandPhysiotherapy Critical Care EducatorPermanent– 0.50FTEAn exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapy Critical Care Educator has been made available. This role will be responsible for developing and overseeing education and coaching within adult critical care services at Waitemata and provide "on the job training", support and coaching for the Allied Health workforce. It is expected that this role will work in close collaboration with the equivalent roles across the Northern region.BackgroundFunding has been made available for the Allied Health workforce to expand critical care capacity and capability across the northern region. The workforce development is in response to the high demand for specialty resourcing requirements within our critical care services. Allied Health have signaled the need for educators and coaches to provide ongoing education and upskilling of key members of the workforce to ensure resilience and retention of staff.Embedded throughout the critical care workforce development is the need to grow and develop a workforce that reflects the community we serve to ensure we improve the health of Maori and Pacific people, whilst ensuring we achieve equitable outcomes for our communities. Maori and Pacific Allied Health practitioners who work within the critical care setting will be prioritised for this funding as a commitment to grow the diversity of the workforce.RoleThis Physiotherapy educator role will be based at Waitemata and provide support across both Adult Critical Care units, it will be supported by the Clinical Lead. The Principal Educator role within the regional group of Allied Health Critical Care Educators will lead the coordination and collaboration across the interdisciplinary team, critical care units and region.Minimum Requirements:New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist with a current Annual Practicing Certificate.At least 5 years of post-graduate clinical experience working within the critical care service.Clinical Education experience.Drive, energy and initiative with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Effective time management, flexibility, prioritization and organisation skills.Please also indicate in your application if you are interested in the Principal Educator role (0.2) FTE.Salary range: Step DB3 $119,000 to DC3 $124,000 (depending on experience), scale to be adjusted when increases occur.For recruitment related queries, please contact Bairavi Thavarasa, Recruitment Consultant.Job Number: WDHB18876Closing Date: 6 November 2024Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitemata
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