Physiotherapist – Outpatients

Join a dedicated and skilled team within the Outpatient Physiotherapy services at Nelson Hospital

• Up to 8 months fixed term 1.0FTE from mid-January 2025
• 80 hours a fortnight 

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

This fixed-term, full-time role is an excellent opportunity for a Physiotherapist to provide support to our Outpatient services. Ideally you will have skills in Lymphoedema or neurological/medical rehabilitation.  As part of our team, you will work in a collaborative setting, sharing expertise and resources to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You will play a key role in assessing, planning, and delivering individualised treatment programs. You will support a variety of outpatient cases, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic and effective care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and deliver tailored treatments.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans focused on improving patients’ mobility, function, and quality of life.
• Educate patients and their families on managing symptoms, self-care techniques, and preventative practices.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, including doctors, nurses, and other physiotherapists, to ensure cohesive care.
• Maintain up-to-date records and provide accurate documentation for continuity of care.

The working hours are negotiable between 6am-8pm Monday to Friday with on-call and weekend cover required if you have current acute care skills.

We are happy to consider candidates who can only work a portion of the advertised hours, please includes these details in your cover letter.

The full-time equivalent salary range for this position is $77,087 to $107,600 (step1-7) based on the PSA Allied Public Health and Technical Collective Agreement, dependent on skills and experience.

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

Nelson Hospital is renowned for its commitment to patient-centred care, and our team offers therapies to improve quality of life for those with complex needs. If you’re passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and have the qualifications and experience required, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking a candidate who has:

• New Zealand Registration, with a current practising certificate
• Demonstrated experience in lymphoedema management or neuro/medical outpatient physiotherapy.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate approach to patient care.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Health New Zealand, Nelson Marlborough has approximately 3000 employees, providing health services in the Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough regions, serving almost 150,000 people. Facilities at Nelson Marlborough include four hospitals (Nelson, Wairau, Alexandra, and Murchison Hospitals), a district wide public health service, and four community health Centre's located in Richmond, Marlborough, Motueka, and Golden Bay. Our vision is for all people to live well, get well, and stay well, and our mission is to work with the people of our community to promote, encourage, and enable their health, well-being, and independence. Respect, innovation, teamwork, and integrity represent our fundamental values.

The Nelson Marlborough region, located at the summit of the South Island in Aotearoa, New Zealand, is spectacular. It is a great place to live for both work and leisure. Nelson offers all the luxuries and attractions one would desire. It is well connected to the rest of New Zealand and the world via its centrally located and well served domestic airport terminal.

The schools are excellent. There are three national parks nearby providing ample opportunities for quality family-time and appreciation of nature’s wonders. The region is renowned for its breath-taking natural landscapes, with stunning geography capturing everything from unbelievably long golden beaches to rugged mountains and untouched forests. Nelson, where healthcare meets adventure, offers endless opportunities for mountain biking, walking/hiking, water sports and skiing. The region is also well known for its café culture, wineries, art, crafts, and relaxed lifestyle. Visit the pages to uncover more about how to strike a better work-life balance in Nelson https://www.nelsontasman.nz/ and https://www.newzealand.com/nz/nelson-tasman/

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)

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

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on Athena.Nguyen@nmdhb.govt.nz

For role specific information please contact Deidre Crichton – Team Leader Physiotherapy on Deidre.Crichton@nmdhb.govt.nz

Click apply now or please follow the link to complete our online application form https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz . Applications via email will not be considered.

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Applications close: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

Health NZ 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.