Occupational Therapist - Allied Health Unit

Occupational Therapist – Allied Health Unit
Dunedin Hospital

Experienced Occupational Therapists are encouraged to apply

• Permanent, full time (1.0 FTE), 40 hours per week
• Join a dynamic and supportive team.
• Access to regular supervision, professional development, and peer support

About Us

Allied Health Unit Occupational Therapy team covers acute adult services areas at Dunedin Hospital.  You will be a part of a team that is dynamic and supportive with an enviable mix of skill knowledge and clinical expertise.  This team is committed to delivering a service of the highest standard.  We offer access to regular supervision, professional development and peer support.
 

Mō te tūranga | About the role

The purpose of this position is to provides Occupational Therapy assessment and planned intervention within a fast-paced acute inpatient wards at Dunedin Hospital to facilitate safe patient discharge back into the community. You will work in one or more of the following areas,

• Cardiorespiratory
• General surgery
• Acute Orthopaedics and Neurosciences
• Medical and Acute Stroke
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

This role will be covering Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and another area.

As an occupational therapist you will have sound occupational therapy knowledge and skills, be a team player with excellent communication skills and work cohesively as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT).

You will be responsible for assessing the client’s occupational performance needs and assisting in their journey through the hospital.  You will be able to think on your feet, be experienced at working under pressure and be able to multi-task.  You will be adaptable and flexible allowing you to work effectively with your clients and within the interdisciplinary team and a changing health environment.

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Mōu ake | About you

The successful applicant will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, have a proactive approach towards learning.  Self-motivation, a flexible attitude, and a keen drive to work as an integral team member are essential.

You will provide assessment and treatment for a variety of patients on a one-to-one basis and or in a group setting, working alongside teams of health-care professionals to deliver quality patient care and service delivery. 

To be considered for this role you will need to have a minimum of 2 years clinical experience, be registered with the New Zealand Occupational Therapy Board and hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate.  You must hold a full, clean driver’s licence.

Strong understanding of social determinants of health and the impact this has on client health, occupational performance and social needs.

Why Dunedin?
The Southern district offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education, affordable housing and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether it’s surfing, kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; theatre, live-music or art – there’s literally something for everyone. 

Painga | Benefits

• Beautiful mountains, coastlines, and family-friendly communities.
• Continuous support for career development.
• Subsidised gym membership, discounted health insurance
• Access to staff fitness facilities and banking offers
• Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Mō mātou | About us

Te Whatu Ora – Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community. https://www.dunedinnz.com/

Utu whānui |Salary range

This role belongs to the PSA/DHB Allied, Public Health and Technical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement and falls between Step 3 ($86,045 p.a.) to Step 10 ($113,000 p.a)

Rā mōnehu |Closing Date:  Saturday 5 October 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

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

For further information please contact James Boyd, Recruitment Advisor, email: james.boyd@southerndhb.govt.nz 

If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora- Health New Zealand – Southern, please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here:  Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors

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)