Occupational Therapist – Ward 9A Forensic
ORGANISATION INFORMATION | |
Organisation | Southern District Health Board |
Area, City | Dunedin, Otago |
Advert reference | 059696 |
CONTACT INFORMATION | |
Contact person | |
Contact website and/or email | https://www.southerndhb.govt.nz/careers/view-vacancy/?job_id=10452 |
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VACANCY DETAILS | |
Permanent/temporary | Permanent |
Full/part time | Full time |
Closing date for applications | 13-10-2019 |
JOB DESCRIPTION
Wakari Hospital
- Full-time, permanent 40 hours per week
- Exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join the Forensic Mental Health service based at Wakari Hospital
- No long commute, free on-site parking and a good work life balance, it all starts here
About the team
Based at Wakari Hospital high on the hills overlooking Dunedin, Ward 9A (Forensic unit) is a medium secure environment where you’ll be working predominantly with patients referred from the courts and/or prison setting for assessment and/or treatment. Every day you get to work with and alongside a dynamic and committed multi-disciplinary team.
About the role
In this position you will initially work on Ward 9A predominantly with patients, referred for assessment and/or treatment, from the courts and/or prison setting. Increasingly we provide a rehabilitative role in assisting patients with complex needs to reintegrate into their community. Working with patients in this phase of their journey is an important component of the Occupational Therapists role. There may also be provision in the future for the Occupational Therapists role to extend to working with patients living in the community.
Working as the Occupational Therapist you will provide discipline specific assessment, treatment and interventions to patients and participate actively in the Therapeutic Programme. You will also actively contribute as a functional and committed member of the multi-disciplinary team.
About you
We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist, with previous experience of working in the mental health sector. You will have well developed and proven group facilitation and communication skills and be an effective time-manager.
We provide a thorough orientation to the role and will support your ongoing professional development needs.
If you want to make a difference, hold a positive attitude and a strong sense of self-awareness and personal resilience we encourage you to apply for this position.
To practice in a hospital setting within New Zealand, you must be registered with the Occupational Therapists Board of New Zealand and hold an Annual Practicing Certificate. You must also be eligible to work in New Zealand.
The location
The Southern district offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education, affordable housing and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether it’s surfing, kayaking or sailing, skiing, hunting or fishing, theatre, live music or art – there’s literally something for everyone. Check out https://southernhealthcareers.nz/ for what the region and we can offer you and your whanau. https://www.dunedinnz.com/
About us
As a DHB, we are responsible for planning, funding and providing health and disability services to a population of over 315,000 located South of the Waitaki river. Our catchment area encompasses Invercargill City, Queenstown – Lakes District, Gore, rural Southland, Clutha, Central Otago, Maniototo, Waitaki District and Dunedin City.
Closing date: Sunday, 13 October 2019.
For further information please contact Caroline Godfrey, Recruitment Advisor – Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Directorate (MHAID), Phone (03) 214 5769 or Email [email protected]
To apply
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: www.southerndhealth.nz
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