Community Occupational Therapist

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 position This is an exciting opportunity
for a NZ registered Occupational Therapist to join our awesome team based in
the Richmond Health Hub.
Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei
mahi (About this position)
We are a proactive team
providing the highest standard of care for our clients. We pride ourselves on
being friendly and supportive, and work in a busy inter-disciplinary
environment focusing on enabling the health, well-being and independence of the
people in our community.
This position is placed within
the general community, including equipment and housing needs.
The hours for this role are 80
hours per fortnight working rostered and rotating shifts 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, a
current practicing certificate and a range of generalist and specialist skills.
Additionally, you will bring

**the following**:

- Comprehensive clinical assessment and

problem-solving skills.
- The ability to work autonomously and
collaboratively, to develop positive interpersonal relationships, and work
flexibly within the inter-disciplinary team, with a team player attitude.
- Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills
- Strong clinical reasoning skills and
use of evidence informed practice.
- Effective time management and
organisational skills.
- Strong prioritisation skills and
experience with complex discharge planning.
- Full clean drivers' licence.
- Complex Housing and Level 1 Wheelchair
Enable accreditation are welcome, but not essential. You will also be adaptable to
change, resourceful and flexible to service needs, and will have a genuine
passion for working with patients in the community on their health journey. If
Te Whatu Ora staff must have
completed their primary course of two NZ approved COVID-19 vaccinations as they
have direct contact with patients and members of the public.
eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ work visa at the time of
applying.
Ā mātou rōpū (About our
team)
Te Whatu Ora (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 Te
Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) we encourage a workforce that is innovative,
eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for our
community.
Nelson is one of New Zealand - s
top lifestyle destinations and offers an amazing variety of leisure pursuits,
beaches, rivers and national parks with great opportunities for outdoor
activities such as kayaking, mountain biking, tramping, skiing, golf, sailing,
as well as abundant sunshine and outstanding scenery. For more information on
Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How
do I apply?)
For general
03 539 5748.
and include a cover letter explaining your interest in this position.

**Ref**: N23-353

**Applications close**: Open until filled.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to
Te Whatu
Ora strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We believe
that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce
He waka
eke noa. We are all in this together.