Occupational Therapist

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Dunedin

• Salary band: $77,000 - $110,000 p.a for full-time and Kiwisaver
• Permanent, up to full-time (1.0 FTE), 40 hours per week

Mō te tūranga - About the team

The Adult Intensive Care Mental health Inpatient Unit provides care within a 15 bedded admission unit. You'll join an expert multi-disciplinary clinical team who provide input to consumers who require comprehensive assessment and/or treatment. The majority of consumers present with serious acute/ complex mental health issues.

Mōu ake - About you

The role as 9B Occupational therapist requires you to work collaboratively with all the health professionals as well as wider multidisciplinary team throughout Southern in a way that is consistent with the organisation's vision and values. This includes interprofessional practice where multiple health workers from different backgrounds work together with patients, families, care givers, and communities to deliver the highest quality of care .

This role may involve morning, afternoon and evening hours. Working hours are negotiable. It is expected that you will provide a discipline specific perspective through the facilitation and delivery of the occupational therapy process, including assessments, treatment planning and interventions for consumers admitted to the unit. This takes place in both group and individual settings. You will also work alongside another occupational therapist to provide occupational therapy input to inpatient consumers. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced occupational therapist to consolidate and further build their skills while enjoying all the opportunities Otago has to offer.

Please view position description for further details about the role.

Position description

Painga - Benefits

• Work with a wide variety of patient groups
• Enjoy working in a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care
• Working with a close knit team
• Professional development opportunities
• Free car parking on site
• Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance.
• 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. The Southern District offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first-class primary through to tertiary education, affordable housing, and outstanding recreational opportunities. Invercargill is a short distance away from Stewart Island, Catlins, Dunedin, Queenstown, Te Anau, and Wanaka, offering the opportunity to explore the amazing scenery of the lower South Island. Whether it is surfing, kayaking, or sailing; skiing, hunting, or fishing; theatre, live music, or art – there is something for everyone.

Utu whānui - Salary range

This role belongs to the Allied, Public Health, Scientific, and Technical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($77,087 p.a) and Step 8 ($110,210 p.a).

Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Friday, 27 September 2024.

Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Do not delay; make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Tono ināianei - Apply now

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

Pre-employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

• 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/