Occupational Therapist - Greymouth

Occupational Therapist - Greymouth
Company:

New Zealand Government


Details of the offer

Occupational TherapistFull time Permanent role based in Greymouth (40hrs / week)Current NZ Annual Practicing Certificate essentialGreat opportunity for a recent graduate or someone who is looking for a changeEhara taku I toa takitahi engari, he toa takitiniMystrength, is not the strength of one, it is the strength of manyMo te tunga About the roleThe Allied Health team at Te Nikau Hospital is looking for aNZ registered Occupational Therapist to join our team of enthusiastic anddedicated multidisciplinary professionals.Our teamprovides a range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based health servicesfor the community. This role is based on our General Ward looking aftermedicine, surgical & AT&R patients.There may also be opportunity towork within the community and travel to other locations throughout the WestCoast. This rolewould be ideal for a recent graduate or someone who is looking for a change ofscope as you will see the functions of the wider health system with a ruralgeneralist approach.Within the wider AH team, we have a small team of OccupationalTherapists who work together to provide a generalist service.This role willgive you the opportunity to further your experience working across a wide rangeof specialties and advance your practical skills.These clinical opportunitieswill develop your assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and discharge planningskills. You will be supported by the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapy and begiven clinical supervision, mentoring and professional support.We also offeran Allied Health new-graduate programme. This is a permanent full-time opportunity working 40hrs per week. The required days of the role are Monday to Friday 0800-1630.What you - ll do with your timeAssessment and treatment of Surgical, Medical and AT&R inpatients with appropriate goal setting and outcome measuresSupport transition from inpatients into communityWork as an integral part of the inpatient inter-disciplinary teamSupport the community team as necessaryLiaising with all appropriate health professionals and other agencies to ensure we achieve the best outcomes for our patientsProviding education for the families / whanau and carers of our patients as necessaryNga pukenga me nga wheako Skills and experienceThe ability to work effectively under pressureThe ability to be an effective team member, recognising the importance of team workThe ability to work independently, yet seek support when neededStrong communication skills and cultural awarenessYou must be flexible with excellent time managementMo matou About us - Ko nga tangata, te matua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do - At Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora, Te Tai o Poutini, West Coast we are proud of how wedo things.We have a way of working that we consider unique. It's about tryingnew things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from and workingtogether as one.We are passionate about attracting, recruiting andretaining talented people - become part of our team.Nga hua BenefitsBeing part of Health New Zealand Te Tai o Poutini, West Coast, youwill enjoy a fantastic benefits scheme, the opportunity for flexible workingarrangements and ongoing focus on your career development.Tono inaianei Apply NowApplications are only accepted online so pleasevisit our website here to complete your application.For more information about this role please contact Alex Jay - ****** mau te wehi!#J-18808-Ljbffr


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Occupational Therapist - Greymouth
Company:

New Zealand Government


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