Occupational Therapist

Permanent position 40 hours

per week (1.0FTE).
- Able to work well both
autonomously and part of a cohesive multidisciplinary team.
- Registered with the
Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand with a current APC.
- Based in Whaikaha however
you will be expected to work across Intellectually disabled personsThe

**Team**: What we do
Thank
you for your interest in joining our amazing team of nurses and allied health
professionals working in our Forensic Intellectual Disability Inpatient Service
located in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Our
service enables our staff to make a real difference in the lives of people
across the South Island. The work is fast paced, varied and valued ' a
combination that is sure to guarantee job satisfaction.
The
Whaikaha Unit is an in-patient clinical unit within Te Whatu Ora that provides
specific clinical assessment and treatment for our consumers. Our
service provides specialised regional services for consumers with an
intellectual disability (ID) who present with challenging behaviour and if
(IDCC& R Act 2003) will have forensic considerations in their support plans. Occupational therapy support
across all the intellectual disability services is an integral part of this
role and will provide a wider understanding of the whole service.
Our
staff are the key to our success in delivering quality services for our
working with ID consumers and in Mental health and/or forensic services as well
as Occupational Therapists who are interested in a career in Intellectual
Disability.
Now is
a particularly exciting time to join our service as we are developing a model
of care and building a new high care area onto our current facilities. We are
committed to becoming a centre for excellence for ID services.
The

**Role**: Where you fit in
We aim
to be a leader in New Zealand for the delivery of intellectual disability
inpatient services. We have career opportunities for applicants keen to work in
an innovative and best practice environment.
In

**this role, you will be responsible for**:

- Assessment, planning, implementation

and evaluation of nursing interventions for consumers in conjunction with
them and their whanau.
- Our staff work in
multi-disciplinary teams to deliver individualised and culturally
appropriate programmes to consumers within our service.
- Development and
implementation of Positive Behaviour Support Plans in conjunction with the
MDTYour

**skills will include**:

- Excellent communication and

interpersonal skills and the proven ability to engage people at all
levels.
- Excellent time management
and organisational skills, with an ability to complete assigned tasks to a
high standard and on time.
- A passion for supporting
individuals to build personal life skills.
- A positive solution focused
approach with ability to use own initiative and be motivated to work autonomously
and as a member of a close team.
- Excellent skills in risk
assessment and management.For
- Opportunities for

professional development and career progression
- Specialist in-house training
and workshops
- Support for postgraduate
study
- The opportunity to be part
of a large tertiary hospitalMō
mātou | About Us
'Ko ngā
tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all
we do'
Te
Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, 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 Māori are at the
forefront of all our conversations.
Ngā hua |
Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora [Health New Zealand]
When
you work at the Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whānau that will support
you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning
outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses
and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.
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