Community Occupational Therapist (0.55 FTE) Nelson

Community Occupational Therapist, Nelson Hospital, FixedTerm Part-time Are you passionateaboutmaking a difference in the community?Bring your strong clinicalskills to our dynamic multi-disciplinary team.Make a realdifference while enjoying Nelson's renowned lifestyle, sunshine, outdoorrecreation, and vibrant community. Fixed term, part-time position (44 hours per fortnight). Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders. About the Role We are seeking an Occupational Therapist with a stronginterest in community-based practice. Previous community experience ispreferred, and experience in a rehabilitation setting would be highlyadvantageous. Strong clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practice. Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within the inter-disciplinary team. Strong prioritisation skills and experience with complex discharge planning. ComplexHousing and Level 1 Wheelchair and Seating accreditation would be advantageousbut are not essential. This is a Fixed Term, part-time role working 44 hours per fortnight(0.55 FTE), Monday to Friday between 8.00AM to 4.30PM. Please view the position description for furtherinformation. About the Team/Service/ Location We are a proactive team of Occupational Therapists committedto delivering high-quality care within the community. We pride ourselves onbeing friendly and supportive, and work in a busy multi-disciplinaryenvironment focusing on promoting, encouraging, and enabling the health,well-being and independence of the people in our community. For more information on living and working in Nelson click here About you As a Community OccupationalTherapist, you will: Be a New Zealand registered OccupationalTherapist with a current practising certificate; Hold a current full driver's licence; Have excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and motivate others; Be an enthusiastic, innovative, and supportive team member; Bring effective time management and organisational skills; Provide clinical oversight and appropriate delegation to kaiāwhina; Supervise and support Occupational Therapystudents through mentoring and training opportunities. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in NewZealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying. Working at Health New Zealand Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at [email protected] ORDiane Scott (Team Leader Community Allied Health Services)at [email protected] .Job ref: R1N26-240Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affectedemployees will be given preference and priority for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr