Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists (Nelson Hospital) - AlliedHealth Practitioner RoleMedical Admissions and Planning Unit (MAPU)Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand(Nelson Marlborough) formerly NMDHB0.6 FTE / permanent48 hours per fortnightOpportunity to be co-located alongside a range of allied & otherhealth professionalsWork alongside clients throughout their health journeyMove to the desirable Nelson / Tasman regionNga mohiohio e pa ana ki tenei mahi (About this position)Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough)'s Medical Admissions andPlanning Unit (MAPU) allows patients with medical conditions to be assessed bya multidisciplinary team so that a comprehensive care plan can be put in place.This improves the patient experience, ensure that investigations and treatmentsare quicker and decrease hospital stay. Working in this 10 bed unit will useall your skills, with daily learning opportunities.We arelooking for a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist who have a genuine passion forworking alongside clients in the acute medical setting, to facilitate a smootherhealth journey, and be part of this new initiative.These roles will requireyou to be adaptable to change, resourceful and flexible to service needs.We have a total of 0.6 FTE available,covering a 7 days service, (allowing some crossover time).This role is one part timeappointment working 48 hours a fortnight (0.6FTE) working Thursday to Saturday.Ko wai he kaitono totika? (Whois an appropriate applicant?)We arelooking for applicants with :NZ registration in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy, with a current practising certificatecomprehensive clinical assessment and problem solving skillsthe ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, to develop positive interpersonal relationships, work flexibly within the inter-disciplinary team, with a team player attitude.excellent communication skills, to liaise with health professionals both within the in-patient services and in the communityFull clean drivers licence.The successful candidate must be eligibleto work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.A matou ropu (About our team)Te Whatu Ora (NelsonMarlborough) is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3000 employees, we are Nelson andMarlborough's largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless.Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond andMarlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service allparts of the community.Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. Wehave a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity,innovation, respect and teamwork.Etahi atu mohiohio (MoreInformation)Nga huanga o tenei mahi (Thebenefits of this position)At TeWhatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) we encourage a workforce that is innovative,eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for ourcommunity.Allied Health is aproactive team providing the highest standard of care for our clients, whilemaintaining an excellent work-life balance.Our teams pride themselves on beingfriendly and supportive - working with the peopleof our community to promote, encourage and enable their health, well-being andindependence.We provide a great place to work with professional developmentopportunities, job security, and workplacewellness programmes.Nelson Tasman is a place of stunning natural landscapes lakes,mountains, rivers, native bush and beaches. The region is known for its relaxedlifestyle and year round dry and sunny days. Find out more at#J-18808-Ljbffr
