Physiotherapist - Medical Respiratoryat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury -

Christchurch Hospital, Full time permanent role (40 hours per week)Mixed inpatient and outpatient medical respiratory opportunityStep into a dynamic Physiotherapy role where your respiratory expertise can truly make a differenceHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders.About the RoleWe are lookingfor a motivated and compassionate Physiotherapist to join our MedicalRespiratory Team at Christchurch Hospital.

This includes assessment, treatmentplanning, airway clearance techniques, patient education, and closecollaboration within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.KeyResponsibilitiesDeliver physiotherapy assessment and treatmentfor patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditionsProvide care across an acute inpatient ward andoutpatient respiratory clinicWork collaboratively with medical, nursing,allied health, and community teamsParticipate in ongoing quality improvement andservice development activitiesSupervise and mentor rotational physiotherapistsand final year physiotherapy studentsParticipate in peer review and supervisionstructureYou will be requiredto contribute to the weekend and on-call rosters.About the TeamThis role is part of the Christchurch Hospital Physiotherapyteam, with over 60 team members across a large range of specialities and morespecifically sits within the cardiorespiratory and surgical cluster, a team ofapproximately 20 physiotherapists.

This supportive and development focusedcluster strives to bring the best out of each other to deliver the best patientcare.Why You'll Love This RoleHighly varied and clinically stimulating respiratory caseloadStrong team culture with regular CPD opportunitiesProfessional support structure including expert and advanced level clinicians Opportunities to develop advanced respiratory and acute care skillsWork in a major tertiary hospital with excellent MDT collaborationLive in a region offering an amazing lifestyleFor more information on living and working in Canterburyclick hereAbout youTo be successful in this role you will demonstrate the following: 3+ years' clinical experience, including experience in the medical respiratory setting ' inpatients and/or outpatientsAcute hospital inpatient experience New Zealand Registered physiotherapist with current APCDemonstrate an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including how to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in your role.Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

If you have anyquestions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.