Occupational Therapist - Advanced Clinician Ed

Mo tenei turanga mahi| About this role

Fixed term, part time 0.875FTE position covering parental leave through to December 2026

Hours of work are 70 hours / fortnight on a rotating roster

Based at Christchurch Health Campus

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,

whanau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We have an exciting

opportunity to join the supportive Occupational Therapy team at Christchurch

Hospital. We are looking for an experienced NZ Registered Occupational Therapist

to join us on a fixed term basis working within the Emergency Department. You

will join the existing ED team which includes an Expert Occupational Therapy

Practitioner. As part of the team you will be further developing the ED service

for Occupational Therapy and the wider Allied Health team.

The position is part time and will be rostered over a 7 day week between the hours of 0730 and

2000, as 7 x 10 hour shifts a fortnight, we operate a 4 week roster.

You will have a

minimum of 5 years clinical experience and have proven advanced clinical skills

and knowledge of the acute hospital setting, and working with older people

experiencing frailty related conditions. You will be able to demonstrate

clinical leadership expertise and experience in leading quality improvement

initiatives.

In this role, you

will be responsible for :

Working with patients In the ED area to deliver specific occupational

therapy assessments which include a major focus on frailty and head injury

assessment

Comprehensive assessments will support the wider ED team to make sound

decision on discharge to home or admission to the hospital for patients

seen. You will work as part of an IDT

Allied Health team and will support further development of IDT working in this

area

Working with patients from diverse social and cultural backgrounds and

working collaboratively with whanau, the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure

the best outcomes

Identifying, contributing towards and leading service improvement initiatives

Being involved in transfer and discharge planning

Mentoring and supervision of students and other colleagues within the wider

Occupational Therapy service

About You

Your skills will

include :

Comprehensive clinical assessment, clinical reasoning / interpretation

within scope and competency, and problem solving skills

5 years relevant clinical experience with experience / knowledge of working in acute

care environment as well as older persons health

Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, to develop positive

interpersonal relationships, and work flexibly within the inter-disciplinary

team, with a team player attitude

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to liaise effectively

with health professionals both within the in-patient services and in the

community

Strong clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practice

Effective time management and organisational skills

Strong prioritisation skills and experience with complex discharge

planning

Registration with the NZ Occupational Therapy Board and current Annual

Practicing Certificate (or eligibility to obtain)

A positive attitude and passion for this area of work

It is also expected

that you will contribute to the ward weekend roster at times.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellnesses. We're 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.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, 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 onSunday 28th September.If you have any questions about the role, please contactAlex

• Clinical ManagerBronwyn Suzanaon

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.