Physiotherapist - Bay of Islands Hospital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Full time fixed term position, working 40 hours per week between Monday – Friday until June 2026
• Bay of Islands Hospital, Kawakawa
• Applications are welcomed from experienced Physiotherapists looking for a new challenge as well as new-graduate Physiotherapists ready to start their careers in 2024

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

• You will provide expert physiotherapy which promotes independence, safety and wellbeing to the patients of Health New Zealand - Te Tai Tokerau in the community as well as inpatient settings
• This role is an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team process that focuses on meeting quality outcomes for clients and be presented with daily variety and clinical challenges
• You will be required to maintain a clinical case load according to current best practice standards and maintaining and improving skills are essential components to this role.

About the Team/Service/ Location

We ensure every member of our team has the opportunity to develop, grow and stay inspired. We are a proactive team providing the highest standard of care for our clients, while maintaining an excellent work-life balance. Our teams pride themselves on being friendly and supportive - working with clients to promote, encourage and enable their health, well-being and independence.

A career with Health New Zealand - Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

About you

Essential Skills and Experience

• Registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and a current APC
• Able to work autonomously and harmoniously with other health professionals.
• Clear, concise recording and reporting
• Sound knowledge of physiotherapy theory and principles of practise, able to assess clients' needs and take appropriate action.
• Demonstrated awareness of cultural, social and ability differences and their implications for practise.
• Demonstrated client-centred practise.
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if 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 the ad, 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 your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 17 December 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment at jobs@northlanddhb.org.nz

Vacancy number: AH24-248