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**Opportunity to join our Physiotherapy team in the Taiao Ora integrated stroke, neurology and rehabilitation unit and Regional Neurosurgical service**:

- **Supportive, friendly multidisciplinary team with great onboarding**

**Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity**

We are looking for an experienced New Zealand registered **Physiotherapist** to join our Physiotherapy team at **Auckland City Hospital** working on either the **Ward 51 Integrated Stroke and Neurology unit (Taiao Ora)** or the **Neurosurgical ward**. There is an opportunity for both full-time and part-time hours available on a permanent basis. There are opportunities to **develop your clinical capabilities** and work within a great team alongside Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Therapists and the wider MDT.
- Managing a clinical caseload providing comprehensive and evidence-based care to acute stroke, neurological, neurosurgical and rehabilitation patients
- Be supported in the role by senior clinicians, physiotherapy practice supervisor and allied health consultant, and work alongside other static and rotational therapists
- Opportunities to play an active role in quality improvement, staff and service development
- Work collaboratively with a range of professional groups in a multidisciplinary multicultural environment
- Participate in our weekend and on-call roster

Within the role, there is an opportunity to work with patients with a wide range of presentations including but not limited to trauma, traumatic brain injuries, subarachnoid haemorrhages, tumour resections, spinal surgeries, MS, Parkinson’s, GBS, amputee and stroke patients across their acute and rehabilitation journey

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**Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills**

As the ideal person for this role, you will have the following skills and attributes:

- New Zealand registration as a Physiotherapist with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
- 3+ years of post-graduate experience including clinical experience in rehabilitation/ stroke/ neurology
- Excellent clinical decision-making skills and use of evidence-based practice
- Resilient, resourceful, and proactive with the ability to resolve conflict and find viable solutions for complex issues
- A flexible, proactive approach with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously in a bicultural environment and knowledge of the acute hospital environment

**Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation**
- At Te Toka Tumai | Auckland DHB we are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to have a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieve equitable outcomes for all.

**He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here**

Auckland District Health Board (Auckland DHB) is one of the leading healthcare providers in New Zealand offering a wide range of tertiary and quaternary clinical services to a large and diverse population. We have state-of-the-art facilities and provide our services from three hospitals - Auckland City Hospital, Starship Children’s Health and Greenlane Clinical Centre.

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- Receive thorough orientation and excellent support from experienced practitioners
- On-the-job training with continuous improvement and development opportunities including an in-service training programme
- Peer reviews and professional supervision
- A great team environment and supportive work culture

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**

Advertising closes on **16**th** June at Time 11:59 pm** (New Zealand standard time).

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