Community Occupational Therapist at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough, Nelson Community Join Health New Zealand l Te Whatu Ora NelsonMarlborough at a key time of change where you will meaningfullycontribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive,and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health andwell-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to bepart of it.
Nelson / Tasman Community Are you passionate about making adifference in the community? Bring your strong clinical skills toour friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team. Part-time0.5 FTE position (40 hrs/fortnight) in sunny Nelson Fixed-termfor 12 months Thisis an exciting opportunity for a NZ registered Occupational Therapist with apassion for stroke rehab, to join our awesome team.
Weare a proactive team providing the highest standard of care for our patients.We pride ourselves on being friendly and supportive, and work in a busyinter-disciplinary environment focusing on promoting, encouraging and enablingthe health, well-being and independence of the people in our community.
Thisposition has a specific focus on stroke rehab, and will be placed within theCommunity Rehabilitation Team.
The hours for this role are 40 hoursper fortnightworking Monday - Friday.
Ko wai he kaitono totika? (Who is anappropriate applicant?) You will have at least two yearspost-qualification experience, NZ registration in Occupational Therapy, acurrent practicing certificate and a range of generalist and specialist skills.
Additionally, you will bring thefollowing:
The ability to work autonomously andcollaboratively, within the inter-disciplinary team. Effective communication andinterpersonal skills. Strong clinical reasoning skills anduse of evidence informed practice. Effective time management andorganisational skills. ComplexHousing and Level 1 Wheelchair Enable accreditation are welcome, but notessential. You will also be adaptable to change,resourceful and flexible to service needs, and will have a genuine passion forworking with patients in the community on their health journey. If this soundslike you, we welcome your application.
Health NZ NelsonMarlborough isthe main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3,000 employees, we are Nelson and Marlborough - s largest employer, which means the opportunitieshere are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and theRichmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region andservice all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are upfor it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We valueintegrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.
Nga huanga o tenei mahi (The benefitsof this position) At Nelson Marlborough we encourage aworkforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, andpassionate about caring for our community.
Nelson is one of New Zealand - s toplifestyle destinations and offers an amazing variety of leisure pursuits,beaches, rivers and national parks with great opportunities for outdooractivities such as kayaking, mountain biking, tramping, skiing, golf, sailing,as well as abundant sunshine and outstanding scenery. For more information onthe Nelson/Tasman region visithttp://www.nelsonnz.com/ For general enquiries please contactour recruitment team ****** or 03 539 5748. Forrole specific information please contact Diane Scott via ******
Apply now, it - s easy. Please fill inour online application form.
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Applications close: Open until filled
Health NZ Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We believethat to achieve equity in health outcomes for Maori we need a workforcereflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications fromcandidates who identify as Maori and we recruit for cultural competence.
He wakaeke noa. We are all in this together. Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough
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