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Occupational Therapist

New Zealand GovernmentCanterbury, Canterbury, New Zealand
7 days ago
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## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role

  • Occupational Therapist
  • Timaru Hospital South Canterbury - In Patient Service
  • Permanent - Full Time
  • Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi andis dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.

Through integration andcollaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership,equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.

  • About the Role
  • Right now, we are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist tojoin the Allied Health team at Timaru hospital.
  • This team includes OccupationalTherapy, Dietetics, Orthotics Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Radiology, Speech andLanguage Therapy, Social Work, Orthotics, Clinical Psychology andAudiology.

  • About the Service
  • This role is supported by the clinical leader for Occupational Therapyand works with a supportive multi-disciplinary team to provide OccupationalTherapy assessments and a variety of interventions in order to promote patientindependence.
  • This is a generalist role that works across the service.The ideal candidatewill have :

  • A Bachelor of Health Science
  • A Current Practising Certificate
  • Excellent Interpersonal / Communication Skills (including assertiveness, diplomacy, and sensitivity)
  • Enable NZ Assessor AccreditationBoth newgraduates and experienced OTs are welcome to apply.
  • About you
  • The person in thisrole will provide appropriate and evidence-basedassessment and interventions for adults and children in the inpatient medicalsetting, working across all wards.
  • If you strive to achieve the maximum potentialfor your patients, then this role is for you.As a registered Occupational Therapist the ideal candidate will have;
  • A current New Zealand Practicing Certificate
  • Be able to plan and work autonomously.
  • Be able to work as part of the Occupational Therapy team, and multidisciplinary setting of a ward environment.
  • Working at HealthNew Zealand
  • Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people ofNew Zealand.
  • We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that weare better positioned to understand and service our community.

    We welcome applicationsfrom our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communitiesPlease apply forthis vacancy online atIf you have anyquestions regarding this role please contact Human Resources by phoning

  • Close Date : 5 November
  • | Location : | Timaru Hospital |
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