Casual Physiotherapist | Nicu

Casual work available to provide cover to NICURegistration with the NZ Physiotherapy Board is essentialDemonstrated inpatient clinical skills across a variety of areas is essentialMo te tunga | About the RoleThe Physiotherapy team at Christchurch Hospital is looking for a Paediatric Physiotherapist with Neonatal experience to join the NICU team (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit). You will facilitate neonatal development by providing recognised neonatal Physiotherapy assessment and treatment plans appropriate to the developmental needs of the baby. You will work very closely across all disciplines of the neonatal team to facilitate patients' discharge and provide relevant education to patients, their families, and carers.A thorough induction to the unit and support will be provided for the right candidate, as well as a number of professional development opportunities. You will need to be flexible and adaptable with enthusiasm for knowledge sharing across disciplines.Ko wai koe | About YouIn this role, you will be responsible for:Undertaking expert assessments, completing appropriate interventions, and providing advice or referring to other services.Working alongside a multi-disciplinary team.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Paediatric experience.Neonatal experience (desirable).The ability to work collaboratively and contribute to the multidisciplinary team."Ko nga tangata, te matua 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 Maori is at the forefront of all our conversations.Nga hua | Benefits of working at Health New ZealandWhen you work at Health New Zealand, you are part of a wider whanau that will support you along your career journey. We offer great professional development and learning opportunities for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have access to amazing kaimahi/staff discounts from select retailers, restaurants, and businesses.Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted; therefore, apply directly on our career site here. For additional information about this role, please contact Alex Jay, Recruitment Partner at ******.
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