Mo tenei turanga mahi| About this role
0.9FTE
Permanent role based in Greymouth (36hrs/week)
Current
NZ Annual Practicing Certificate essential
Great
opportunity for someone who is looking for a change
Ehara taku I toa takitahi engari, he toa takitini
My strength, is not the strength of one, it
is the strength of many
Mo
matou | About us
The Allied Health team are looking for a NZ
registered Occupational Therapist with a specialist interest in Mental Health
to join our team of enthusiastic and dedicated multidisciplinary
professionals.
Within the wider AH team, we have a small team of Occupational
Therapists who work together to provide a generalist service. Our team
provides a range of inpatient and community-based health services for the
community. This
role will give you the opportunity to further your experience working across a
wide range of specialties and advance your practical skills.
The West
Coast is renowned for its beauty, wilderness and outdoor activity
opportunities, the people of the West Coast area are resilient with a strong
Community spirit.
To find out
more about living and working here on the Coast visit https://westcoast.co.nz/live/cut-out-for-the-coast/
Mo te
tunga | About the Role
As an
Occupational Therapist working in Mental Health, you will be responsible for providing
assessment, education and treatment using a patient centred model of care for
patients (all ages) inclusive of physical and mental health conditions.
This role
spans across our Manaakitanga Mental Health Inpatient Unit and our patients in
the community giving a diverse and rewarding workload. Travel to other
locations throughout the West Coast will be part of the role.
What
you - ll do with your time:
Assessment
and treatment of Manaakitanga Mental Health inpatients with
appropriate goal setting and outcome measures
Support
transition from inpatients into community
Work
as an integral part of the inpatient & community inter-disciplinary
teams
Liaising
with all appropriate health professionals and other agencies to ensure we
achieve the best outcomes for our patients
Providing
education for the families/whanau and carers of our patients as necessary
It is essential that you have;
Minimum 3 years working as a Mental
Health Occupational Therapist
The ability to work effectively under
pressure
The
ability to be an effective team member, recognising the importance of team
work
The ability to work
independently, yet seek support when needed
Strong communication
skills and cultural awareness
You
must be flexible with excellent time management
Why us
We are
unique and like no other in New Zealand with a close-knit community where your
work will make a real difference.
We will
help you grow as a leader in rural health with a continued focus on your career
development
We
continue to break new ground and shape our health system to wrap care around
patients in their communities.
Nga hua |
Benefits
Living on
the West Coast offers a superb lifestyle and a great work life balance. No more city congestion bike or even walk to
work. If you enjoy the outdoors - the mountains, sea, rivers and lakes await
you. Still need a bit of the city,
Christchurch is only 3 hours - drive away.
There are real opportunities to step onto the housing ladder, as our
most recently engaged employees can attest to.
When you
work at the Te Tai o Poutini West Coast, you are part of a wider whanau that
will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and
learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across
all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and
businesses. At Te Tai o Poutini West Coast you are part of something greater
than yourself and encouraged to be your unique self.
This isn - t
a job for just anyone, joining us means sharing our goals and values and being
dedicated to this community and our team as we seek to become a centre of
excellence in rural health care. We offer competitive benefits, flexible
working arrangements, a relocation scheme to candidates who will join us in
this. As well as an ongoing focus on your career development.
Tono
inaianei | Apply Now
Applications
are only accepted online so please visit our website to complete your
application.
For more
information about this role please contact Alex Jay, Recruitment Partner ******
Applicants
will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now!