Occupational Therapists - Burwood Hospital at Canterbury District Health Board (Christchurch), Christchurch

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Multiple opportunities exist  for a number of  roles at Burwood Hospital - these roles include

• Orthopaedics - in both arranged surgical , trauma , rehabilitation and preadmission  - there are permanent roles available for both full time ( 40 hours )  and part time work ( 16 -20 hours ) per week.  
• Mental Health - Permanent - an opportunity now exists  for a staff member to join our team with in the Burwood day clinic and /or within the inpatient wards within this specialist service- 20 hours per week
• Pain management - Permanent , 20 hours per week. 

Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board NZ is essential

Our Purpose: Why we do it

When you work with the Canterbury District Health Board, you-re part of something very special. We plan, fund and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 New Zealanders that live in the Canterbury region. Our primary goal is to put people at the heart of everything we do.

The Team: What we do

Opportunities now exist for Occupational Therapist/s to work within the inpatient-s services at Burwood Hospital

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.

You will need to demonstrate your excellent communication skills and build rapport with patients and their whanau.

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.

The Role: Where you fit in

Burwood

Orthopaedics  - ( Part time and  full time ) this is an appointment  to assess and rehabilitate people that have elected to have a surgical procedure and require rehabilitation  to reach a maximum level of  independence. As part of the Orthopaedic service there is a role also within preadmission work , acute trauma  , and post discharge visits . This role would suit those early into their practice who want to enhance their rehabilitation and develop  skills in complex discharge  planning.

Mental Health ( part time )  - a suitability experienced Occupational Therapist is for now being recruited the Burwood Day clinic , which support people to remain well in their home and community . The Day programme is supported by a multi-disciplinary team to enable people to maintain their mental health,  completing assessments and treatment to support them and their whanau

Pain Management ( part time) - Providing  an interdisciplinary approach that is tailored to meet the complex needs of individuals with chronic pain. The  aim is to restore functional ability and enable individuals to live as independently as possible despite their pain. Pain Management involves learning different ways of thinking and acting so that pain interferes less with life. A self-management approach requires an individual to play an active role in their pain management and emphasises an improvement in quality of life and function, rather than a cure.

In these roles, 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 appropriately;
• Engaging in service delivery reviews and associated quality improvement initiatives;

Your skills will include:

• Comprehensive clinical assessment and problem-solving skills,
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, to develop positive interpersonal relationships, and work flexibly within the team, with a team player attitude
• Excellent skills working within teams and maintaining relationships with service providers in the community;
• 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
• Enable NZ Equipment accreditation or willingness to obtain;
• Registration with the NZ Occupational Therapy Board and current Annual Practicing Certificate (or eligibility to obtain);
• As  local travel is required, a full driver-s license is essential.

Our Culture: What matters to us

Ko Te Whatu Manawa Tangata

Putting people at the heart of all we do 

Health is ultimately all about people. What-s important around here is the way we care for and respect others, the responsibility taken for delivering outcomes, and going about our work with integrity. 

Belonging Here: Becoming part of our story

Being part of the Canterbury District Health Board, you will enjoy a fantastic benefits scheme, the opportunity for flexible working arrangements and ongoing focus on your career development.

If this role has sparked your interest but does not match your skills then please visit our careers website and have a look at our roles that better suit your expertise.

Apply online, or contact us on careers @cdhb.health.nz

Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now!