October 9, 2024

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Oamaru

OTHER & FULL TIME

Occupational Therapist - Ōamaru

Ōamaru Hospital

Salary band - $76,442 - $107,000 p.a, pro-rata, Kiwisaver.
Permanent, full-time (1.0 FTE), 40 hours per week
Competitive salary, discounted health insurance
Access to regular supervision, professional development, and peer support

Mō te tūranga - About the role:

Focus on occupational therapy assessment and intervention
Develop knowledge and expertise in rehabilitation with a range of conditions including but not limited to orthopaedic, neurological and more general age-related deconditioning
Collaborate as part of an interprofessional team members, to plan and provide patient-centred rehabilitation
Provide both inpatient and community occupational therapy services to the Waitaki Region
This role is predominantly based on the inpatient ward but will also cover the community
Join a well-developed, ongoing support and professional development programme
Access to course and conference funding with training opportunities across the district
Delve into a rural inter-disciplinary setting

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Mōu ake - About you:

Enthusiastic team-player who is keen grow their knowledge and skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a proactive approach towards learning
High levels of motivation and passion for the Occupational Therapy profession
Able to work autonomously with a practical and solution focus
Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand and hold a current APC

Painga - Benefits:

Affordable housing and beautiful scenery
Continuous support for career development
Access to discounted staff holiday accommodation and a range of retail discounts

Mō mātou - About us
Our fabulous Waitaki district is known for its affordable living, spectacular landscapes, braided rivers, geological marvels, beautiful lakes, long beaches, steampunk sculptures, and of course the penguins! Boutique breweries, award-winning eateries, camping, boating, fishing, surfing, skiing, hiking, and a world-class cycle trail - you name it, there's something for everyone!
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aitaki, New Zealand - Explore Oamaru and the Waitaki District in New Zealand (waitakinz.com)
Utu whānui - Salary range
This role belongs to the Allied, Public Health, Scientific, and Technical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($74,842 p.a) and Step 8 ($107,000 p.a).
Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Friday, 8 November 2024.
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.
Tono ināianei - Apply now
Pre-employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:

Occupational Health Assessment
Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)

To apply
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/