Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Mental Health

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

An opportunity now exists for an Occupational Therapist

to work within the inpatient wards at Burwood Hospital, in Older Person's Mental Health.

In these roles you will work with patients to enable

optimum safety and function during this phase of their recovery.

You - ll work with clients from diverse social and

cultural backgrounds and need to bring your holistic skills, enthusiasm and

passion to achieve the best outcome for your patients.

This role includes working with people who are over 65 have experienced a mental health conditions and / or dementia who are currently living in the community.

This role demands the ability to assess, treat and rehabilitate people who have experienced a mental health issue to enable them to remain independent and within the community or to look at other facilities to support their wellbeing.

There is the need to understand group activity and be able to direct a Diversional Therapist in the provision of treatment.

There is significant demand of the assessment of current mental health and cognitive function to determine a treatment plan and a sustainable discharge.

You will carry your own

clinical caseload and work within a collaborative team of health professionals.

Burwood Hospital offers the opportunity to be part of

both the ward team and the wider Occupational Therapy Department and take the

opportunities to access professional development through, in-service training

and clinical supervision.

You will be responsible for :

• Undertaking Occupational Therapy assessments and developing and

implementing treatment plans, considered within a holistic approach

• Providing education and resource, where appropriate, to the client and

their family / whanau, as well as the wider team

• Prioritising, organising and managing a case load while allocating time

appropriatelyAbout You

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist who will be able to demonstrate your excellent communication skills and build rapport with patients and their whanau.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate the following :

• Comprehensive clinical assessment and problem-solving skills, with

experience in mental health

• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Work flexibly within the 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

• A positive attitude and enthusiasm for this area of work
• Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo

Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your

learning and growth

• Registration with the NZ Occupational Therapy Board and current Annual

Practicing Certificate

• As local travel is required, a full driver - s license is essentialWorking

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 on Tuesday 23rd, September.

If you have any questions about

the role, please contact Alex Jay at

Please

note, we will be reviewing applications as received and may proceed with the

recruitment process before the closing date of this advert, therefore we encourage you to apply early.