Staff Grade Occupational Therapist

Panui Mahi: Job Advert

Permanent Occupational Therapist / Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau

Acute Team North Shore Hospital / Te Whatu Ora Waitematā /Health NZ

1FTE (40 hours per week)

Te Whiwhinga Mahi: Opportunity

We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic Acute Team at North Shore hospital.

This role gives you the opportunity to provide quality early assessment, intervention, rehabilitation and discharge planning through a patient and whānau centred approach within an acute general medical, surgical and orthopaedic setting.

Nga Pukenga Motuhake: Important Skills

· At least 2 years’ experience in a hospital setting would be preferred.

· Flexibility and willingness to work across different areas to meet service needs.

· A good team player with excellent communications skills.

· Be able to work positively and proactively to optimise patient experience.

· Able to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical underpinning of Occupational Therapy and its applications in practice.

· Desire to upskill.

Ko Wai Matou : Our Organisation

Te Whatu Ora Waitematā / Health NZ has Four Core values that guide our practice within.

· Being Connected – We work collaboratively with patients, whānau and our colleagues aiming to provide best care for everyone.

· Everyone Matters – A respectful team that genuinely cares for one another, clients and whānau. We provide regular supervision and access to our free Employee Assistance Programme (Raise).

· With Compassion – We aim to make a positive difference in the patients and whānau experience by being helpful and compassionate.

· Better, Best, Brilliant – We offer in-house career development with regular in-services, training and education opportunities. Our supportive learning environment offers access to a clinical coach and specialist Advanced Clinicians.

Me Pehea te Tuku tono: How to apply?

Click here for position description.

For specific queries contact: Louise Harben, OT Clinical Leader Louise.Harben@waitematadhb.govt.nz Or Nicola Hartley, Allied Health Team Manager Nicola.Hartley@waitematadhb.govt.nz

Na Mutunga te tono: Deadline/ Closing Date : 7 November 2024

Job Number : WDHB18948