[ref. d43465016] Christchurch - Occupational Therapist - Vocational Rehabat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury -

apartmentTe Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury placeChristchurch calendar_month 
Permanent Full time 1.0FTE (40 hours per week)Role is in the Vocational Rehabilitation team based at Burwood HospitalHours of work are Monday
  • Friday, between 0800
  • 1630Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Orais firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicatedto serving all New Zealanders.
Through integration and collaboration, we
  • rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centred care, and excellence.About the RoleAt Burwood Hospital, the Occupational Therapist inVocational Rehabilitation work together with the client, their employer, GP,other treatment providers and whānau to make their recovery and return to worka safe and sustainable process.
Vocational Rehabilitation meet the client andtheir employer at Burwood and onsite at their workplace and prepare astructured rehabilitation plan with an aim towards a clear return to work date.Vocational Rehabilitation provide a work-specific functional programme and monitorthe client
  • s rehabilitation journey to achieve the best outcomes for ourclients and their employers.The role includes the assessment, education and provision techniques, strategies and technology to support people currently in employment to return to work or remain at work .
The people generally referred will have acute neurological impairments.We
  • re looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our teamon a full time permanent basis.In this role, you will be responsible for:Providing comprehensive assessments, evaluations and treatments in accordance with policies, procedures and standards of practice for Occupational TherapyEducating and providing resources to clients and their employers around the return to work and recovery processEnsuring appropriate documentation and patient records are updated and maintainedContributing to quality service provision within the Vocational Rehabilitation service, the Occupational Therapy service and the wider Burwood siteAbout YouExperience in working with people with who have had a neurological event would be of advantage.
The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with clients and employers, as well as:Ability to complete thorough assessments and be able to flexibly integrate interventions using problem solving, robust communication whilst being led by your client
  • s goalsOrganised, with effective time managementCompetency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reoMāori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of yourlearning and growth You will be a New Zealand registered Occupational Therapist with a current annual practicing certificate (or ability to obtain one)Workingfor Health New ZealandHealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is
  • the weaving of wellnesses.

We're dedicated toensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

TheEquity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the healthsystem think about equity when they do their work.
It also promotes thecultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do.

Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.Ourcommitment to equity, diversity and inclusion Wewant to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on boardif you come and work with us.

Skills are gained across many areas of our life,not just in formal employment.
If you can demonstrate the skills listed in thead, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha(volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in yourcover letter.Weparticularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled,and rainbow communities.Howto ApplyToview the position description and/or apply for the role please click
  • applynow.
  • All applications must be submitted through our onlinecareers portal before 11:59pm on 11th May.

If you have any questions aboutthe role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nzPleasenote, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with therecruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

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