Occupational Therapist, Permanent at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough, Wairau HospitalWairau Hospital, Marlborough0.8FTE (64 hours a fortnight)Health NZ is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we are building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the role As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role in helping patients maximise their functional independence. You will work closely as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide tailored rehabilitation services and support patients through their healthcare journey.
The working hours are between 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday with no weekend on-call.
About the Team/Service/Location Wairau Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated professional to join our Allied Health team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive environment focused on improving patient outcomes and supporting the local community's well-being. Our Allied Health team provides continuous support and professional development opportunities to help you thrive in your career.
We are a proactive, tight-knit team of occupational therapists providing the highest standard of care for our patients. We pride ourselves on being friendly and supportive, and work in a busy inter-disciplinary environment focusing on promoting, encouraging and enabling the health, well-being and independence of the people in our community.
About you: Your responsibilities will include:
Conducting thorough assessments to determine patients' needs and creating individualized treatment plans.Delivering therapy and interventions to improve patients' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities.Educating patients and their families on strategies for enhancing daily living activities and promoting overall well-being.Collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure cohesive, comprehensive care.Keeping accurate records and tracking patients' progress throughout their treatment journey.Skills and experience To succeed in this role, apart from holding NZ registration in Occupational Therapy and a current practising certificate, you should:
Have a strong foundation in occupational therapy practices, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care.Have experience in a hospital or clinical setting preferred.Have the ability to work independently in a small team with a commitment to provide high standards of patient care.Have strong communication and teamwork skills.Be competent with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.Have 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 NZ is the weaving of wellnesses. 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 is 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.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 Monday 10 February 2025.
Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough
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