Occupational Therapist – Inpatient Mental Health

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)

This is a permanent, full-time position working Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm hours. The role is varied including working individually with patients, undertaking assessments, group work/activities education and support to the wider team.

For the majority of time you'll be based at our inpatient unit, with sometime in the community supporting patients transitioning to the community. Our unit has a sensory modulation framework, led by our Occupational Therapists.

Te āhuatunga a te tūrunga (About the role)

Wahi Oranga is a large unit that provides intensive acute and rehabilitative care. We strive to create a positive work environment with balanced and safe workloads.

The salary range for this role is $59,355 - $118,982 (Step 1 - Step 17) based on the current Allied, Public Health and Technical MECA, dependent on skills, experience, and registration in NZ.

Ko wai koe (About you)

You will be an enthusiastic and energetic NZ registered Occupational Therapist with well-developed people skills. You will bring experience working in a rehabilitation focused, continuing care, mental health environment and will ideally have post-graduate qualifications relevant to this practice area.

OFFER

We offer a great team environment, flexibility with rostering and are supportive of professional development.

Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)

Nelson is one of New Zealand's top lifestyle destinations. For more information on the Nelson/Tasman region visit http://www.nelsonnz.com/

Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the top of the south. With nearly 3,000 employees, we are Nelson and Marlborough's largest employer. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.

Te Tono (How to apply)

Apply now, it's easy. Please click apply now and fill in our online application form.

https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz/job

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 539 5748.

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More information)

Alternatively, for role specific information please contact Nikita Fleming at Nikita.Fleming@nmdhb.govt.nz