Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Dargaville Hospital
- Permanent, full-time position working 40 hours per week
- Make an impact in the community and have further professional development opportunities to advance your career
- Flexible, healthy work-life balance. Experience in one of the most beautiful regions of New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
We have an amazing opportunity for an enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our team at Dargaville Hospital on a permanent part time basis
In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide expert physiotherapy which promotes independence, safety and wellbeing to the patients of Health New Zealand. The work will be predominantly musculoskeletal, providing cover in the General Ward for Annual and Sick leave.
Applications are welcomed from experienced Physiotherapists looking for a new challenge as well as new-graduate Physiotherapists ready to start their careers.
About the Team/Service/ Location
A career with Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development. You really can enjoy the best of both.
Along with an interesting wide variety of work to keep you engaged, you will work alongside a supportive and tight knit team with the opportunity to gain further knowledge and skills within the team as well as other staff members in the wider service.
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About you
Essential Skills and Experience
- Qualified Physiotherapist with registration as a Physiotherapist with the Physiotherapy Board of NZ (or eligible for) and a holder of a current practicing certificate
- Sound knowledge of Physiotherapy theory and principles or practise, able to assess client's needs and take appropriate action
- Proven ability to communicate with and relate to a wide range of people and age groups and proven time management/priority setting skills, and problem-solving ability.
- 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 at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 16th April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment at nl-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.