Occupational Therapist - Intellectual Disability Service at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Intellectual Disability Service - Wakari Hospital

• Salary band - $77,087 - $107,600 p.a pro-rata and Kiwisaver
• Permanent, full-time (1.0 FTE), 40 hours per week
• Competitive salary
• Staff fitness facilities 
• Join a caring and supportive team!

Mō mātou -  About us

The Intellectual Disability Service (IDS) is part of the Specialist Mental Health Services based at Wakari Hospital, high above Dunedin with stunning views of the city and ocean. The IDS comprises of three parts, Ward 10a – a 12 bed inpatient service, Helensburgh Cottage – a four bed inpatient rehabilitation unit and the Community Liaison Team.

Ward 10a is a medium secure 12 bed inpatient service for intellectually disabled clients, aged 17 to 65 years, who require assessment and treatment under the Mental Health Act, or are subject to the criminal justice system via the Intellectual Disability Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation Act 2003.

Mō te tūranga - About the role:

• Permanent, full-time (1.0 FTE), 40 hours per week
• Provide occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Deliver safe client focused care in an ever-changing dynamic setting
• Be actively involved in individual and group therapy programmes
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate activity programmes for our diverse client group
• Work alongside patients in a complex environment to meet their identified needs in a multi-disciplinary setting

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Mōu ake - About you:

• Have a client centered approach and a passion for working with people with an intellectual disability
• Be a registered Occupational Therapist with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Excellent communicator who thrives on building and developing relationships with a diverse range of people
• Great team-player who is comfortable working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Enthusiastic and committed to providing continued high-quality care to patients

Painga - Benefits

• Beautiful coastlines and a family-friendly community
• Continuous support for career development
• Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
• Free on-site parking
• Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Utu whānui - Salary range

This role belongs to the DHBs/PSA Allied, Public Health and Technical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($77,087 p.a) and Step 8 ($107,600 p.a pro-rata) of the Degree-based Allied, Public Health and Technical Salary scale.

Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Friday, 20 September 2024

Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Tono ināianei - Apply now

For further information please contact our team at Recruitment@southerndhb.govt.nz

All conversations will be confidential in nature.

Pre-employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

• Occupational health assessment
• Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)

To apply

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/