Physiotherapist | ICU

About the Company At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to implementing the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi while serving all New Zealanders. We believe in building a health system that emphasizes partnership, equity, sustainability, and whanau-centered care. Our mission is to ensure excellence in healthcare through integration and collaboration. About the Role We are currently seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to join our team in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Christchurch Hospital. This position falls within our Cardiorespiratory and Surgical cluster and requires a commitment to working on a part-time basis of 0.6 Full-Time Equivalent (48 hours per fortnight), with the potential for increased hours in the future. In this role, you will play a crucial part in developing the ICU service while also supporting junior staff and enhancing their skills for after-hours work. You will work with patients across various clinical specialities, including Medical Respiratory, Cardiology, Cardiothoracics, Vascular, and the Surgical Progressive Unit. Weekend work is a part of the normal roster, and you will also be expected to participate in the on-call roster as needed. Key Responsibilities - Conducting expert assessments and implementing appropriate interventions, while providing advice or referrals to other services. - Supervising and mentoring rotational staff and final-year physiotherapy students. - Facilitating service improvements within the ICU. About You Essential Skills and Experience - Previous experience in a critical care environment. - A broad range of experience, ideally including respiratory surgery and cardiology (desirable). - Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. - Enthusiasm and confidence in sharing your knowledge. - A working understanding of quality improvement processes. - Competency in te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori, or a commitment to starting your journey in these areas. Working for Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our Equity Work Programme aims to promote equity within the health system and drive the cultural changes necessary to achieve equitable health outcomes. We place our people at the center of everything we do and are committed to being good employers while honoring our equal employment opportunity obligations. Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion We value the unique contributions each individual brings to our team. We encourage applicants to share their personal stories, whether their skills were developed through formal employment, community involvement, or other life experiences. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To view the position description and apply for this role, please visit our online careers portal. All applications must be submitted before 11:59 PM on June 15, 2025. If you have any questions regarding the position, please reach out to Alex Jay at alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz. Please note that we will begin reviewing applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date.