Occupational Therapist | New Graduate Position
* Ashburton base
* Hours of work are between Monday - Friday 0800 - 1630, Wednesday and Thursday are required days
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
Our Occupational Therapy service has a unique and rewarding opportunity for an NZ Registered Occupational Therapist to join us in providing high quality care to the Ashburton and rural communities in Mid Canterbury. We welcome applications from new graduate candidates.
This is a varied position with no two days the same! Working in our hospitals and community-based settings, you will work as an acute care Occupational Therapist, responding to needs of those in the community and on the ward.
Our services cover the areas from the Rangitata River to Rakaia River, so it’s important that you are comfortable working alone in rural areas. We’re a dedicated and supportive team who are committed to supporting your continued development through our range of professional development and supervision opportunities.
Days and hours are negotiable with the successful candidate, with Wednesday and Thursday being a requirement. This role can be worked across 3 or 4 days.
Responsibilities
* Delivering a high standard of care to patients
* Managing and prioritising your caseload independently
* Supporting occupational therapy services within our inpatient environment as well as providing outpatient clinics
* Working within an interdisciplinary team to support the effective functioning of the service
* Appropriate delegation of tasks to our Allied Health Assistants to utilise resources and support their professional development
About You
We are seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join us in this true generalist position where you can make a difference in the community. We welcome applicants of all experience levels including those newly graduated.
Essential skills and experience:
* Flexibility and adaptability, along with excellent interpersonal skills
* Enthusiasm for knowledge sharing across and beyond your discipline
* The ability to establish an early rapport with patients and families and negotiate appropriate solutions
* Experience in outpatient setting and inpatient rehabilitation is highly desirable
* Experience within the public health system is advantageous, as is familiarity working within an interdisciplinary team
* Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
* New Zealand Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board and current Practising Certificate is essential
* As some travel is required, a full NZ drivers license is required
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Sunday 19th January. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz
#J-18808-Ljbffr