Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Inpatients at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand South Canterbury, Mental Health Services (Kensington Centre)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Life is a collection of small moments: meaningful moments, challenging moments, moments to remember. At Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury, we want to support our people to enjoy more of the moments that matter. Are you ready to join us?

Right now, we are seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Inpatients Mental Health team. In this role you will work collaboratively with colleagues and a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and clinically effective assessment and interventions across the service.

This role offers variety and works closely with individual patients/clients and their whanau to enable provision of occupational therapy interventions that are coordinated and promote independence. Along with knowledge and experience of evidence-based practice the successful candidate will have:

• A Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• A Current Practising Certificate
• Excellent Interpersonal/Communication Skills (including assertiveness, diplomacy, and sensitivity)
  

You already know what an Occupational Therapist does, so why choose Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury?

As one of the country - s smaller regions our people always have room to move and grow - you - ll get a wider exposure to specialties and enjoy the benefits of a flat structure: processes that run smoothly and a fun, friendly culture. With us, you - re more than just a number; you - re part of a team where everyone knows your name.

On top of all that, you - ll get to enjoy the fantastic Timaru lifestyle: between the beach and the mountains, work-life balance is truly achievable here.

At Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury, integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. We are a proudly diverse team, as we know a diverse and inclusive workforce achieves the best outcomes for our patients and communities. If you share in these core values and bring them into every aspect of your patient care, we can - t wait for you to join us.

Apply now - this moment is yours!

Please apply for this vacancy online at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

We look forward to receiving your application directly via our Careers Site.

If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.

Applications will remain Open 

As part of our duty of care towards our patients, it is crucial that all patient-facing staff be fully immunised. If you have made it to the later stages of recruitment for a role that has vaccination requirements, you will be expected to produce your immunisation records for infection control purposes.