Various fixed-term opportunities working within Cardiorespiratory and Surgical, Orthopaedics, or providing float cover
Join us in these varied roles working with patients across multiple clinical specialties!
Registration with the NZ Physiotherapy Board and an Annual Practicing Certificate is essential
Our Purpose:Why we do it
When you work with the Canterbury District Health Board, you're part of something very special. We plan, fund and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. Our primary goal is to put people at the heart of everything we do.
The Team:What we do
Here at Christchurch Hospital we are looking for experienced Physiotherapists to join our team working across various specialties in Christchurch Hospital.
We currently have the following fixed-term positions available, which could also be combined to create a full-time opportunity:
Part-time 24hr per week (0.6FTE) until approximately March 2021, and 16hr per week (0.4FTE) until approximately November 2020 working within our Cardiorespiratory and Surgical Cluster. In these roles you will be working across the Medical Respiratory ward supporting junior staff and fourth year physiotherapy students. As part of our Cardiorespiratory and Surgical cluster, you will also work with patients across the clinical specialities of Intensive Care, Cardiology, Cardiothoracics, Vascular and the Surgical Progressive Unit
Full-time 40hr per week (1.0FTE) providing float cover during our winter months until approximately November 2020
Part-time opportunity to provide cover in Orthopaedics, or providing float cover until approximately September 2020
Please clearly indicate in your cover letter which role you would like to be considered for, or if you are applying for both positions. Position description for float vacancies available upon request.
The Role:Where you fit in
In this role, you will be responsible for the following:
Undertaking expert assessments, completing appropriate interventions and providing advice or referring to other services
Supervising and mentoring rotational staff and final year physiotherapy students
Helping to facilitate service improvements
Your skills will include the following:
A broad range of experience, ideally including, respiratory, surgery, cardiology and critical care
The ability to work collaboratively across the multi-disciplinary team
Enthusiastic and confident in sharing your knowledge across your discipline
A working knowledge of quality improvement processes
Registration with the NZ Physiotherapy Board and an Annual Practicing Certificate is essential
Our Culture:What matters to us
Ko nga tangata, te matua mahi
Putting people at the heart of all we do
Health is ultimately all about people. What's important around here is the way we care for and respect others, the responsibility taken for delivering outcomes, and going about our work with integrity.
Belonging Here:Becoming part of our story
Being part of the Canterbury District Health Board, you will enjoy a fantastic benefits scheme, the opportunity for flexible working arrangements and ongoing focus on your career development.
The Canterbury DHB believes that diversity and inclusion is key to ensure we deliver the best care for our diverse population. The Canterbury DHB is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that welcomes and respects everyone.
If this role has sparked your interest but does not match your skills then please visit our careers website and have a look at our roles that better suit your expertise.
If you are interested in this role please apply directly on our career sitehere. Please note only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted.
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