Job Description - Occupational Therapist Experienced (HAW07056)
Occupational Therapist Experienced
Vacancy No HAW07056
Hastings Hospital
Permanent, Full-time
80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE)
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
We are looking for an Experienced Occupational Therapist to join our skilled and friendly therapy team in our acute inpatient team. Working in partnership with whaiora, whanau, and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will provide high-quality, person-centred inpatient care. Problem solving and bringing creative solutions to complex discharge planning will keep you actively learning and engaged within the acute medical team. You will support and guide rotational Occupational Therapists and students and be involved in ongoing quality improvement initiatives within the acute medical and inpatient Allied Health team.
About the Team/Service/Location
You will be part of a diverse and supportive team of acute and subacute Occupational Therapists. We value continued professional development, mentoring, supervision, and ongoing training. You will have access to regular in-service training, special interest working groups, and learning opportunities to develop your clinical and leadership skills. We also have an Occupational Therapy Professional Lead to support your growth and promote the Occupational Therapy service throughout our hospital.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, or equivalent.
New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist with current annual practising certificate (APC).
Minimum of 5 years clinical experience.
Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
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 Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. 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 Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We 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 Apply
To view the position description click HERE and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Casey Toebosch, Allied Health Therapies Team Leader via Email: ****** or Ph: +64 27 2345687.
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