Casual Speech Language Therapist

Join Health New Zealand l Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.

**Casual position working as required to meet service needs**

Location: Wairau Hospital, Blenheim
- Flexible opportunity for an experienced speech-language therapist
- Work may include inpatients, outpatients and community patients (adult caseload)
- There may also be opportunities to provide casual cover at Nelson Hospital as able

**Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)**

This is a casual position to provide cover for periodic staff leave at Wairau Hospital. The work will be with adult patients (acute and rehab), and will involve dysphagia and communication assessments and intervention. You will need to be able to work independently as you may sometimes be the only SLT on duty at the site.

The SLT team is a small team of primarily part-time employees. There are frequently days when only one SLT is rostered on at a site.

**Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)**

We are seeking applicants who have:

- A relevant qualification in speech-language therapy that is recognised and approved by the New Zealand Speech-language Therapists’ Association (NZSTA).
- Registered member with the NZSTA.
- A current full driver’s licence.
- A minimum of three years’ experience in the hospital setting is preferred.

**Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)**

Health NZ (Nelson Marlborough) is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3,000 employees, 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.

**Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)**

This casual position offers you flexibility and a great opportunity to work in a range of settings, while enjoying your free time in our wonderful region, surrounded by national parks, sunshine and beaches.

**Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)**

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