Advance your career in both clinical leadership and advanced clinical practice Join Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.
We have a permanent part-time (16 hours per week) role for an Emergency department physiotherapist to support a 7 day service. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in both clinical leadership and advanced clinical practice.
We are looking for a highly skilled and passionate musculoskeletal physiotherapist to deliver advanced level physiotherapy services to the Emergency Department at Tauranga Hospital. You will be working as a primary contact practitioner alongside an established ED team comprising Physiotherapists, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Nurse Practitioners and Senior Medical Officers. You will also contribute to and provide advanced clinical education to Allied Health staff and others. This role encourages flexible working to ensure there is a physiotherapist in the emergency department 7 days of the week.
There will be the opportunity to expand your scope of practice to include skills such as venepuncture and cannulation, casting, and prescribing under standing orders. We are committed to helping staff grow in a safe and supported environment.
If you're a motivated, enthusiastic person who loves to help others we would love to hear from you.
This role is covered by the PSA Allied Public Health, Scientific and Technical Collective Agreement. Salary range for this position is $107,579 to $116,390 (full-time equivalent).
Our preferred candidate will have:
A passion for high quality patient care
The ability to work well independently and in a team environment
Exemplary interpersonal skills
A passion for helping others
Upholding our CARE Manaakitanga values which are integral to our practice
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatane. We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatane, Kawerau and Opotiki. Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4500 staff.
Benefits:
Orientation and support as well as In-house professional development
Competitive remuneration
Flexible working practices (e.g. we support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
Subsidised hospital gym membership & wellbeing programme
Discounts (with local businesses)
At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whanau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Maori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Maori, Pacific and Disabled People.
When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. 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.
Me pehea te tuku tono - How to Apply
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For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal. For additional information or to arrange a confidential chat, contact Brigitte Eastwood, Team Leader via email ******.
Children's Act 2014
Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to 'safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.
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