Community Occupational Therapist

7 days ago

Nelson, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

Are you passionate about making a difference in the community?
- Bring your strong clinical skills to our friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team
- Full time, permanent, position (80 hrs/fortnight) in sunny Nelson

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

We are a proactive team of Occupational Therapists providing the highest standard of care for our clients. We pride ourselves on being friendly and supportive, and work in a busy multi-disciplinary environment focusing on promoting, encouraging, and enabling the health, well-being and independence of the people in our community.

We are looking for an OT with experience of, and a strong interest in, working in the community. In addition, experience working in a rehab setting will be highly desirable.

The hours for this role are up to 80 hours per fortnight working Monday - Friday.

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

You will have at least two years post-qualification experience, NZ registration in Occupational Therapy, and a current practicing certificate.

Additionally, you will bring the following:

- Strong clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practice.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within our multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective time management and organisational skills.
- Full clean drivers' licence.
- Complex Housing and Level 1 Wheelchair Enable accreditation are preferred, but not essential.

**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 3000 employees, we are Nelson and Marlborough - s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, 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.

**Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)**

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

At Nelson Marlborough we encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for our community.

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

Ref: N24-286

Health NZ Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- He waka eke noa. We are all in this together._

  • Occupational Therapist

    7 days ago

    Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time NZ$108,000 - NZ$153,000 per year

    Occupational Therapist, Nelson Hospital, Permanent up to full timeWe are a small highly respected team where your experience in the inpatient setting will be valued .You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively across all acute and rehab wards and to share your knowledge with the Occupational Therapy team which includes wonderful AHA's and students...

  • Senior Occupational Therapist

    14 hours ago

    Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

    Senior Occupational Therapist, Nelson Hospital, Permanent Part-timeThis role is for a senior therapist in the Emergency Department team at Nelson Hospital. You will work alongside other skilled allied health professionals, nursing and medical teams who you will share your experience with.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles...

  • Occupational Therapist

    1 week ago

    Nelson, New Zealand Nelson Marlborough Health Full time

    Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough) formerly NMDHB **Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau** **Nelson / Tasman Community** - Join our friendly and supportive community team - Permanent up to 1.0 FTE, in sunny Nelson - Location: Richmond Health Hub **Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)** We are a proactive team of Occupational...

  • Occupational Therapist

    1 week ago

    Nelson, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough Full time

    Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough) formerly NMDHB **Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau** **Nelson / Tasman Community** - Join our friendly and supportive community team - Permanent up to 1.0 FTE, in sunny Nelson - Location: Richmond Health Hub **Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)** We are a proactive team of Occupational...

  • Community Occupational Therapist

    5 days ago

    Nelson, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough Full time

    Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough) formerly NMDHB **Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau** **Nelson / Tasman Community** - Are you passionate about making a difference in the community? - Bring your strong clinical skills to our friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team. - Full-time 1.0 FTE position (80 hrs/fortnight) in sunny Nelson - New...

  • Community Occupational Therapist

    5 days ago

    Nelson, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough) formerly NMDHB Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau Nelson / Tasman Community - Are you passionate about making a difference in the community? - Bring your strong clinical skills to our friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team. - Full-time 1.0 FTE position (80 hrs/fortnight) in sunny Nelson - New permanent...

  • Occupational Therapist

    7 days ago

    Nelson, New Zealand Nelson Marlborough Health Full time

    **Occupational Therapist / Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau** **Nelson Hospital, Inpatient areas**: - 6 months fixed-term - 0.6FTE position working 48 hours a fortnight - Flexibility to work across seven days - Join an experienced multi-disciplinary team supporting complex clients in the Nelson Hospital inpatient areas **Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About...

  • Occupational Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    Nelson, New Zealand Nelson Bays Primary Health Full time

    Nelson Bays Primary Health (NBPH) is the Primary Health Organisation (PHO) for the Nelson Tasman region. PHO’s lead and co-ordinate primary health care within the local community. NBPH also manages an integrated health facility, Golden Bay Community Health, who deliver a wide range of health services to the local rural community in Takaka. Our vision is...

  • Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Nelson

    2 weeks ago

    Nelson, New Zealand Nelson Marlborough Health (NelsonBlenheim) Full time

    **Child Development Services, Nelson Hospital** Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough) **If you have a passion to work alongside children and their **whānau**' then come join us at Child Development Services in the beautiful Nelson region.** - Commitment to helping children achieve optimum function and wellbeing - Permanent 1.0FTE position...

  • Paediatric Occupational Therapist

    1 day ago

    Nelson, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Child Development Services, Nelson Hospital Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough) formally NMDHB If you have a passion to work alongside children and their whānau' then come join us at Child Development Services in the beautiful Nelson region. - Commitment to helping children achieve optimum function and wellbeing - Permanent 0.8FTE...