Occupational Therapist, 1.0 Fte

2 days ago


Gisborne, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**Position**: Occupational Therapist

**Contract**: Permanent, full time

**Salary**: Allied, Public Health, Scientific & Technical MECA - Degree-Based Allied, Public Health & Technical Scale Step 1-8 ($59,035-$85,992)

**Location**: Gisborne Hospital
Gisborne Hospital's Occupational Therapy team has an exciting opportunity to replace a full time member of staff within our team comprised of inpatient and community settings.
About the position
This post is for a permanent, full time Occupational Therapist to work across the inpatient and community team with opportunities for a rotational position.
We pride ourselves on providing a friendly, welcoming, and incredibly supportive atmosphere. We have a strong commitment to regular supervision (formal and informal), peer supervision and professional development with a variety of training opportunities to facilitate your learning needs.
We are patient-focused and utilise the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement to drive our process and measures our patient outcomes. We use an evidenced based approach in our assessments and interventions and we are quality driven. We work in an inter-disciplinary environment promoting independence, health and well-being for the people of our community.
Who are we looking for?
Applicants must be registered with the OT Board of New Zealand
Current practising certificate
A current, clean and full driver's licence (ability to drive a manual is desirable but not essential)

**Desirable skills to bring**:
Self-sufficient, organised, good communicator, motivated, takes initiative.
Enjoys working with people of all ages and different professions.
Has the ability to think on their feet, work at times in a quick paced environment.
Can effectively problem solve and think laterally.
Hard working, inquisitive, open to all learning opportunities.
Accountable and has good time management skills.
About Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti & Gisborne
Gisborne Hospital is the main health care provider for a wide geographical area, Tairāwhiti, extending up the East Cape of New Zealand, creating enormous scope and a variety of work. This however has not stopped the hospital's reputation of a one team approach being friendly and inviting, where all members of staff great each other.
Set in a beautiful coastal city, providing health care to a population of 47,000 people, professionals have a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in this community, utilising problem solving skills and innovative ideas to support our people.
Position Description | Occupational Therapist



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