Salary band - $76,442 - $107,000 p.a pro rata + Kiwisaver Oamaru Hospital Full-time (1.0 FTE), 40 hours per week Permanent vacancy Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and 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 Focus on occupational therapy assessment and intervention Develop knowledge and expertise in rehabilitation with a range of conditions including but not limited to orthopaedic, neurological and more general age related deconditioning Collaborate as part of an interprofessional team members, to plan and provide patient-centred rehabilitation Provide both inpatient and community Occupational Therapy services to the Waitaki region This role is predominantly based on the inpatient ward but will also cover the community Join a well-developed, ongoing support and professional development programme Access to course and conference funding with training opportunities across the district Delve into a rural inter-disciplinary setting View position description About us Our fabulous Waitaki district is known for its affordable living, spectacular landscapes, braided rivers, geological marvels, beautiful lakes, long beaches, steampunk sculptures, and of course the penguins!
Boutique breweries, award-winning eateries, camping, boating, fishing, surfing, skiing, hiking, and a world-class cycle trail - you name it, there's something for everyone!
See link to short video here to view Waitaki, New Zealand - Explore Oamaru & the Waitaki District in New Zealand (waitakinz.com) About you Enthusiastic team-player who is keen grow their knowledge and skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a proactive approach towards learning High levels of motivation and passion for the Occupational Therapy profession Able to work autonomously with a practical and solution focus.
Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand and hold a current APC 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 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.
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 people are at the heart of everything we do.
Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
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.
Salary range This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the Allied, Public Health, Scientific, and Technical CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the Pay Scale, between $76,442 and $107,000 p.a dependant on relevant experience.
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 13 December 2024.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury at Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Pre-employment checks in the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following: Occupational health assessment Police vetting/ Ministry of Justice safety checks Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only) To apply We only accept online applications.
Please apply via our website: #J-18808-Ljbffr