(Operational and Professional) 

Allied Health Services

Nelson Hospital 

• Permanent 0.7FTE, consideration of additional clinical hours will be given
• Demonstrated leadership and/or management experience 

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

This role provides provides day to day leadership, operational management and planning for the Nelson Hospital Acute Occupational Therapy Team to deliver a sustainable, high-quality service that contributes to the achievement of organisational goals. 

The role also provides professional leadership for Occupational Therapy, across Nelson Marlborough Health (NMH) services, with a focus on workforce development, safe and high-quality care, outcomes focussed practice and integration that support strategic development and organisational priorities. 

You will be a valued member of the Allied Health leadership team and will provide expert strategic leadership. This is position is located at the Nelson Hospital, with the requirement to travel across the district for Professional Leadership and as Allied Health service requires. 

During Covid response duties and days of work may be variable. 

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

As a registered occupational therapist, with a minimum of seven years clinical experience, you will be a member of your professional association, and will have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.  You will have experience of working with other professions in multidisciplinary / inter-professional settings, and you will be the type of person who leads by example and creates an environment that encourages a positive team culture, a high level of staff engagement and performance.

For the health and safety of staff and patients all NMH staff are required to be vaccinated in accordance with the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021. 

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

At Nelson Marlborough Health we encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for our community. We do great work and we need a great team to help us deliver.

Nelson Tasman is a place of stunning natural landscapes - lakes, mountains, rivers, native bush and beaches. The region is known for its relaxed lifestyle and year-round dry and sunny days.  Find out more at https://www.nelsontasman.nz/

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Nelson Marlborough Health is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough-s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. 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. 

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34XErxkHJ5YAn59o6SrhnA 

Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 546 1274.

For role specific information please contact Hilary Exton, Director of Allied Health at Hilary.Exton@nmdhb.govt.nz

Keen to apply now, it-s easy. Please fill in our online application form.

https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz 

Applications close: Thursday 19th May

Nelson Marlborough Health strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.  

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.