Occupational Therapist at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty, Bay of PlentyAbout the Role An exciting opportunity awaits a newly starting occupational therapist to join our team as a rotator.
The rotations cover the Medical, Orthopaedic, Surgical and Rehabilitation wards in the Western Bay of Plenty and are 9 months each rotation – the position is a permanent full-time role with the expectation that the initial 3 years are rotational through these named areas.
This role is varied and offers the opportunity to improve the wellbeing of patients journeying through previous and new health conditions including but not limited to traumatic brain injury, fractures, amputations, stroke, and general frailty conditions.
You will work alongside the Clinical Lead OTs, Advanced Rotators and Allied Health Assistants to ensure excellent service delivery whilst having the opportunity to grow your toolkit of transdisciplinary knowledge as you start your career.
About you To be successful in this role you will have:
Tertiary qualification in Occupational TherapyCurrent APC or APC Obtainable by agreed start date.Clean Drivers Licence.Excellent decision-making ability is essential and the ability to communicate with all personnel.You can demonstrate successful relationships and partnerships crucial to delivering integrated services to our community.Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growthExperience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals 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.
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It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
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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 and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 5th January 2025.
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Please note, we will be reviewing applications after the Christmas period in the second week of January 2025. Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty
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