Occupational Therapist - Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley, Kenepuru Hospital/Porirua

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Nau mai, haere mai ki Ūpoko ki te uru hauora.

Location: Kenepuru Hospital

Service:  Allied Health Inpatients - Kenepuru

Contract:  Permanent, full time

Salary:  $68,371 - $83,030

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

We are seeking an experienced, energetic, efficient and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy team.  The team is part of the wider Allied Health Inpatient team at Kenepuru Community Hospital providing assessment and intervention / therapy to patients admitted to the Health of the Older Person - s Service.  Patients are transferred from Wellington Hospital for multi-disciplinary intervention with a restorative focus.  The OT in this role will also provide cover on the  Surgical ward and the Specialist Rehabilitation ward when required.

.The emphasis of this role is on timely and high quality Occupational Therapy input, as part of a MDT approach to delivery of care. The ability to assess and contribute to decision making and discharge planning as part of a team, is crucial for this role. This position provides mentorship to rotational Occupational Therapists, students and delegates work to Allied Health Assistants.

Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our team

The successful applicant will join a team of around 34 Allied Health staff from 6 different professions.  We work together closely to provide a service of high standard to patients and their families and whanau.  We are a very supportive team who provide training and learning opportunities, supervision, encourage professional development and have fun and laughter along the way.

Moū - About you

• Registration and current APC with Occupational Therapy Board NZ
• Recent clinical experience in inpatient Occupational Therapy provision
• A clear understanding of the health needs of our Māori and Pacific Island communities 
• Demonstrates ability to build rapport with patient and whānau from all backgrounds
• Current  drivers licence 

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

To find out more about us click on the following links:

Capital and Coast 

Hutt Valley

Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service 

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number (AH013-23) in the subject line.

Your safety and that of our patients is important to us. It is our expectation that you will be fully vaccinated against COVID 19, having received two doses of an approved COVID 19 vaccination.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai
By joining together we will succeed