Physiotherapist

• Intermediate Surgical stream (orthopaedic) Physiotherapist 
• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Allied Health Therapies
• Permanent, Full-time 80 hour’s per fortnight (1 FTE)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an intermediate level physiotherapist to join our acute inpatient orthopaedic surgical team at Hawke’s Bay Hospital.

This permanent position lies within our well established and welcoming orthopaedic and surgical service which includes both surgical and orthopaedic wards. These wards cover trauma and elective orthopaedics, general surgical plus vascular over a broad age range. You will be working closely with a multidisciplinary team in a proactive patient centred environment. This role will be challenging but rewarding, being an important component in the patient’s recovery journey. This role would be ideally suited for someone who has completed junior rotations, looking for their next career step, in a supportive environment.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our dynamic and supportive physiotherapy and allied health teams are passionate about:

• Engaging people and their whanau in care so they can take control of their health and well being
• Setting up consumers to effectively manage long-term conditions or acute illness from hospital
• Helping people to develop or adapt their skills, strengths and abilities
• Innovation and change for better patient outcomes

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

We’re looking for someone who has outstanding clinical skills, a passion for working in fast paced acute environments, excellent communication skills and an ability and enthusiasm to support and develop others.

You will also need the following key skills and attributes,

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy, or equivalent
• New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist with current annual practising certificate (APC)
• Clean current full NZ driver’s license
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to build rapport and constructive and effective relationships
• Positive attitude with problem solving focus

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Stacey Wright via email on Stacey.Wright@hbdhb.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.