Occupational Therapist - ICU

Permanent full-time position 1.0FTE (40 hours per week) Based at Christchurch Health Campus Provide Occupational Therapy assessment and therapeutic interventions to service users and improve the health and well-being of the Canterbury community! Company Overview 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 exciting opportunity to join the supportive Occupational Therapy team at Christchurch Hospital. This permanent full-time position is based at Christchurch Health Campus and primarily works within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), providing specialist occupational therapy assessment and intervention for critically unwell patients. The ICU service is a dynamic and rewarding area of practice where Occupational Therapists play a key role in supporting early rehabilitation, functional assessment, cognitive screening, family/whānau engagement, and facilitating recovery following critical illness. You will work closely with an experienced interdisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes from the earliest stages of admission through to discharge planning and transition of care. Responsibilities In this role, you will be responsible for: Providing comprehensive interdisciplinary and specific occupational therapy-based assessments, patient-centred goal setting, therapeutic interventions, and education to whānau, friends and IDT colleagues Working with patients from diverse social and cultural backgrounds and collaborating with whānau and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes Delegating clinical tasks to Allied Health Assistants Identifying service needs and contributing towards quality improvement initiatives Being involved in patient‑centred discharge planning Mentoring and supervising other colleagues within the wider Occupational Therapy service Contributing to the weekend roster on a regular basis About You You will be passionate about acute and critical care rehabilitation and enjoy working in a fast‑paced team environment. You will have a genuine interest in helping patients recover from critical illness and be motivated to grow your specialist skills within ICU practice. You will be well supported in your role. You will receive mentoring, supervision and professional development to grow as an occupational therapist and progress in your career. Skills and Experience Sound clinical assessment and problem‑solving skills Recent proven experience working in ICU or neurology inpatient settings Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, to develop positive interpersonal relationships, and to work flexibly within the inter‑disciplinary team with a team‑player attitude Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence-informed practice Effective time management, organisational and prioritisation skills Experience with discharge planning Willingness to engage in quality improvement mahi Clinical experience working within the acute hospital environment is an advantage Willingness to learn and to share your learning Registration with the NZ Occupational Therapy Board and current Annual Practicing Certificate Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori and a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth Eligibility Only current staff of Health New Zealand may apply. About the Employer 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. EEO Statement We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr