Physiotherapist - Surgical at Waikato District Health Board (Hamilton), Waikato

Where you’ll be working: Waikato Hospital

The details: 1 year Fixed Term, Full time from Dec 2022, 80 hours per fortnight

We have an exciting opportunity to work as part of our dynamic physiotherapy team working in Critical Care and on the surgical wards at Waikato Hospital. The ideal candidate will have a minimal of 2 years experience and have had experience in supervising students. Ideally the successful applicant will have significant clinical experience. However, we will also consider applicants with less experience who are wanting to develop a career pathway in this area.

Waikato Hospital promotes a multidisciplinary approach, and encourages evidence-based practice in achieving client outcomes. This position would be ideal for a strong team player who is looking for the chance to further develop their clinical skills in the critical care and surgical setting.

You will need to be able to utilise principles of cultural safety and apply a high level clinical expertise and independent professional judgment on a daily basis. This is a full time position that will involve participation on the weekend respiratory and oncall roster.

If you hold a current annual practicing certificate and are committed to continuous quality improvement through professional development we welcome your application.

COVID-19:

Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Waikato Health & Safety has a policy that includes ensuring that you comply with the Health Order announced 11 October 2021 and with the Vaccine Preventable Diseases for Employees policy. The policy prescribes the required vaccinations including COVID19 for all employees of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Waikato. COVID-19 vaccinations are mandatory before you commence employment.

Why us:

Waikato Hospital in Hamilton is one of New Zealand’s largest tertiary, teaching hospitals with over 600 inpatient beds and 22 operating theatres. Clinical specialities include Women’s and Children Services, Cardiology / Cardiothoracic Surgery, Oncology and Haematology, Surgical services, and Mental Health and Addiction. Waikato Hospital is the Midland regional referral centre for multiple specialties including trauma surgery, oncology, and neurology.

We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. To do this we are working hard to develop a robust and capable workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply and would greatly value seeing more applicants from our Māori communities.

Your application:

Please apply directly online, applications are not able to be accepted via email. For any queries about the role please contact Moana.O'Brien@waikatodhb.health.nz

Application closing date: 22 August 2022

Position Description

Values

Theme “People at Heart” – Te iwi Ngakaunui

• Give and earn respect - Whakamana

• Listen to me; talk to me – Whakarongo

• Fair play – Mauri Pai

• Growing the good – Whakapakari

• Stronger together – Kotahitanga