Casual Physiotherapist | Christchurch Hospital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Casual work available to provide inpatient cover across an acute hospital
• Registration with the NZ Physiotherapy Board is essential
• Current Annual Practicing Certificate is essential
• Demonstrated inpatient clinical skills across a variety of areas is essential

Mō te tūnga | About the Role

We are looking for Physiotherapists who can hit the ground running with a passion to deliver high quality standard of care to patients on the Christchurch Campus. You will be working across all inpatient areas as a member of the multidisciplinary team. You will need to be flexible and adaptable with enthusiasm for knowledge sharing across disciplines

Christchurch Hospital is a busy, acute hospital with a large team of enthusiastic physiotherapists.  Regular professional development opportunities are provided and supported.

These positions are a great opportunity to try something new, and are often an opportunity to step into something more permanent.

Ko wai koe | About You

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Undertaking expert assessments, completing appropriate interventions and providing advice or referring to other services.
• Helping supervise students and providing mentorship to junior colleagues as your experience level progresses.
• Working alongside a multi-disciplinary team.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• A broad range of experience across the tertiary care environment;
• The ability to work collaboratively and contribute to the multidisciplinary team.

Mō mātou | About Us

- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do -

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.

Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.

Ngā hua | Benefits of working at Health New Zealand

When you work at Health New Zealand, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore apply directly on our career site here. For additional information about this role please contact Alex Jay, Recruitment Partner on alexandra.jay@cdhb.health.nz

We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Health New Zealand, there could be a place for you!

Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within Health New Zealand.