Occupational Therapist - Wāhi Oranga (Inpatients) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough, Nelson Region
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough) formerly NMDHB
Inpatient Mental Health Unit
Permanent full-time position
(80 hrs a fortnight)
- A varied role working predominantly within the inpatient unit, with some community work
- Great
team! Sense of humour welcome!
Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)
We are looking for new
Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated and friendly multi-disciplinary team.
This is a permanent full-time position working 80 hours a fortnight, Monday to
Friday. The role is varied including working individually with patients,
undertaking assessments, group work/activities education and support to the
wider team.
For the majority of time you - ll be based at our inpatient unit, with sometime in the community supporting patients transitioning to the community. Our unit has a sensory modulation framework, led by our Occupational Therapists.
The salary range for this role is $56,135 - $116,082 (Step 1 - Step 17) based on the current Allied, Public Health & Technical MECA, dependent on skills, experience, and registration in NZ.
Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)
You will be an enthusiastic and energetic NZ registered Occupational Therapist with well-developed people skills. You will bring experience working in a rehabilitation focused, continuing care, mental health environment; along with post-graduate qualifications relevant to this practice area.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.
Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)
Nelson Marlborough is
the main health provider for the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are
Nelson and Marlborough - s largest employer, which means the opportunities here
are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals but we are
spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can
be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to
make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.
Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34XErxkHJ5YAn59o6SrhnA
Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)
We
offer a great team environment, flexibility with rostering and are supportive
of professional development. Wāhi Oranga is a large unit that provides
intensive acute and rehabilitative cares. We strive to create a positive work
environment with balanced and safe workloads.
Nelson is one of New Zealand - s top lifestyle destinations
and offers an amazing variety of leisure pursuits, beaches, rivers and national
parks with great opportunities for outdoor activities such as kayaking,
mountain biking, tramping, skiing, golf, sailing, as well as abundant sunshine
and outstanding scenery. For more information on the Nelson/Tasman region
visit http://www.nelsonnz.com/
Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)
Apply now, it - s easy. Please click apply now and fill in our online application form.
https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz/job
For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 546 1274.
Alternatively, for role specific information please contact Nikita Fleming at Nikita.Fleming@nmdhb.govt.nz
Ref: N23-559
Applications close: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received
Te Whatu Ora strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.
He waka eke noa. We are all in this
together.
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
Employer: | Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough |
Location: | Nelson Region |
Position type: | Permanent Full time |
Category: | Health |
Date listed: | 29-Aug-2023 |
Closing date: | 29-Sep-2023 |
Reference: | N23-559 |
Attachment: | No File Attached |
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Website: | https://www.nmdhb.govt.nz/ |
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