Occupational Therapist - ref. n05086603
Occupational Therapist, Nelson Hospital, Permanent Part
- time This role is for a senior therapist with experience towork as part of the multidisciplinary team at the Assessment and RehabilitationUnit at Nelson Hospital.
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- ll help patients maximise their functionalindependence.This role is based in Nelson Hospital and is a permanentrole, working up to 72 hours per fortnight (0.9 FTE), between Monday to Friday8.00AM to 4.30PM.
On-call is notrequired at this time, however you may be required to work Saturday shifts inthe future.
About the Team/Service/ LocationOur team of 7 Occupational Therapists providethe highest standard of care for our patients.We pride ourselves on beingfriendly and very supportive, and work in a busy inter-disciplinary environmentfocusing on promoting, encouraging and enabling the health, well-being andindependence of the people in our community.
For more information on living and working in Nelson click hereAbout youAs an Occupational Therapist, you will:be adaptable to change, resourceful and flexible to service needs,have a genuine passion for working with patients in the hospital on their health journey,effective time management and organisational skills,work autonomously, collaboratively, and develop positive interpersonal relationships,have a full clean drivers licence,have NZregistration in Occupational Therapy, a current practising certificate and arange of generalist and life skills.
Experience for over 2 years in Strokerehabilitation and brain injury is preferred.Thesuccessful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZvisa at the time of applying.Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.
We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community.
We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to ApplyTo apply please click- apply now.
- Allapplications must be submitted through our online careers
- portal by 20 June 2025.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sonja Rae (recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz ORKirstenMirfin
- Team Leader OccupationalTherapy at kirsten.mirfin@nmdhb.govt.nz Job ref: R1N25-099We will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.