Occupational Therapist Christchurch Hospital

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury Full time

Permanent Full time 1FTE [40 hours per week]**:


  • Minimum 2 years experience in an acute setting:
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NZ Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board and Annual Practicing Certificate is essential:


  • You will provide Occupational Therapy assessment and therapeutic interventions to people presenting acutely within Christchurch Hospital

Mō te tūnga |
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join the supportive Occupational Therapy team at Christchurch Hospital. We are looking for a NZ Registered Occupational Therapist to join us on a permanent basis.

We are seeking a registered OT who is keen to utilise their acute in-patient skills in this role working within our Trauma and Orthopaedic wards.

With the opportunity to move into other areas within the Christchurch Hospital Campus in the future.


As an Occupational Therapist in our team, you'll provide assessment and therapeutic interventions within the acute inpatient area of Christchurch Hospital Campus, alongside your Occupational Therapy colleagues.

We will commit to your professional development and will provide you with a wide range of opportunities within the acute hospital settings to support this development.


Ko wai koe | About You

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Working with patients to deliver specific occupational therapy interventions
  • This will include working with patients who have experienced acute spinal injuries, head injuries & multitrauma
  • Working with patients from diverse social and cultural backgrounds and working collaboratively with whanau, the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes
  • Identifying and contributing towards service improvement initiatives
  • Being involved in transfer and discharge planning
  • Mentoring and supervision of other colleagues within the wider Occupational Therapy service as appropriate
  • As part of the team you will also contribute to the weekend roster [every 68 weeks] at Christchurch Hospital once you have the required experience

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako |
Skills and Experience

  • Sound clinical assessment and problem solving skills, including stroke, cognitive and physical rehab
  • Minimum 23 years appropriate acute experience
  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, to develop positive interpersonal relationships, and work flexibly within the interdisciplinary team, with a team player attitude
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to liaise effectively with health professionals both within the inpatient services and in the community
  • Strong clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practice
  • Effective time management and organisational skills
  • Involved in Service Development including supporting less experienced staff to develop their skill sets
  • Strong prioritisation skills and experience with complex discharge planning
  • Registration with the NZ Occupational Therapy Board and current Annual Practicing Certificate (or eligibility to obtain);
  • A positive attitude and enthusiasm for this area of work

Mō mātou | About Us
"Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do"


Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.

Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region.

We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.


Ngā hua | Benefits of working at Health New Zealand


When you work at the Health New Zealand, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey.

We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.

We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Health New Zealand, there could be a place for you

Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within Health New Zealand.

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