Occupational Therapist

OverviewInpatient Acute Staff Grade Occupational TherapistPart time 0.8FTE (32hrs / week) fixed term until 31 December 2025Allied Health, North Shore HospitalHealth New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora WaitemataBe part of an enthusiastic Occupational Therapy team at North Shore Hospital!

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 RoleWe are seeking a dynamic, skilled, and fast thinking Occupational Therapist to work on our post-acute care medical ward as part of our inpatient services at Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora Waitemata.

This is a part time, fixed term role, in which you will be supporting patients who are medically stable but require additional care before safely returning home.

In this unique environment, you will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, delivering early assessment, targeted interventions and coordinated discharge planning.

Your contribution will be key in helping achieve positive health outcomes through a collaborative, patient-centred approach.We have a lot to offer you : (see link to Position Description for full details)Excellent support from our clinical coach, and senior clinicians in all areas of practiceA hardworking, supportive, and fun environment with a great team of experienced cliniciansIn-house career development with regular in-services, training, and education opportunitiesMonthly professional supervision.Opportunities to contribute to service delivery and quality improvement projects.About the Team / Service / LocationOur team of acute occupational therapists work across a wide variety of inpatient wards, including (but not limited to) general medical, surgical, orthopaedics, ED / ADU and ICU / HDU.

We are a close-knit team who are dedicated to providing a high standard of care to our Waitemata community.About youNew Zealand Professional Registration and valid current APCHave a passion for inpatient, acute careBe committed to team work and fostering interdisciplinary collaborationHave an ability to be flexible and adaptable within a busy, fast-paced work environmentStrong clinical assessment skills, great communication and fast thinking.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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo apply please click apply now.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by the closing date.We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.Job detailsJob Reference : WDHB20510Location : North Island - Auckland - North Shore / West AucklandJob type : Contract / Temp Full timeExpertise : Clinical - Allied Health - Occupational Therapist

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