Advanced Clinician Physiotherapist- Cardiothoracic and Vascular Intensive Care Unit

• Opportunity to join our Physiotherapy Critical care Team as the Advanced Clinician in the Cardiothoracic and Vascular Intensive Care Unit
• Permanent, Full-time 1.0 FTE (40hours/week)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced New Zealand Registered Advanced Clinician Physiotherapist to join our team working within our Cardiothoracic and Vascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) team at Auckland City Hospital. This is an exciting and unique role for New Zealand to work in the national centre for heart and lung transplantation. CVICU also provide regional care for pre and post-operative patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures.

This role is based at Auckland City Hospital and is a permanent, full-time position 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week). This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced physiotherapist wanting to advance their career in both clinical leadership and advanced clinical practice.

• Provide an advanced level of physiotherapy care and expertise in both direct critical care delivery and support to other staff with critically ill patients across the wider hospital context 
• Apply advanced physiotherapy clinical knowledge and skills relative to assessment and intervention, including early rehabilitation, advice and guidance based on recent evidence within the cardiothoracic and vascular critical care unit
• Lead in quality improvement, staff and service development along Advanced Clinician colleagues and critical care educator
• Evaluate service requirements and lead clinical research
• Work collaboratively within the critical care teams on a day-to-day basis, providing clinical and operational support for a team of 5 physiotherapists
• Motivate, guide, and develop physiotherapy staff with varying levels of experience
• Co-ordinate caseload and ensure appropriate rehabilitation is provided across both Critical Care teams, working collaboratively with the Advanced Clinician Physiotherapist for Department of Critical care Medicine (DCCM)
• Contribute to the profession through the local application of contemporary, evidence-based practice and policy in the area of specialty both locally and regionally
• Participation in out weekend and on-call physiotherapy service

Regardless of your experience, you will receive a thorough orientation and be well supported in your role. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of conditions from specialist services.

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About the Team

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) team is made up of 6 staff- one Advanced Clinician, 2 senior physiotherapists, 2 static physiotherapists and 1 rotational physiotherapist. They work closely with the equivalent team in our Department of Critical care Medicine (DCCM). Our wider physiotherapy team consists of 94.5 FTE working across both inpatient and outpatient settings.

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About you

As the ideal person for this role, you will have the following skills and attributes:

• New Zealand registration as a Physiotherapist with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Total of 8+ post-graduate experience including equivalent of 4 years experience in the critical care setting
• Relevant post graduate clinical Masters degree or be working towards this
• Significant experience working in an equivalent public health service
• A flexible, pro-active and can-do approach with experience supporting staff and students
• Excellent clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practice
• Evidence of establishing and developing working relationships within the wider MDT
• Effective time management, prioritisation and organisation skills
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how to provide culturally safe care

For more information about this role please contact Erin van Bysterveldt (Clinical Lead Physiotherapy Clinical Support) on erin.vanbysterveldt@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Call New Zealand home

If you receive an offer, our Health Immigration Service offers free support to help you and your whānau relocate. Physiotherapists are on Tier 1 of New Zealand's Green List, making you eligible for the Straight to Residence Visa so you can apply for residency before you arrive.

New Zealand is known for its mountains, beaches and laid-back lifestyle. Whether you prefer a busy city, a coastal town or a rural escape, you'll find a community that feels like home.

How to Apply

Advertising closes: Friday 03^rd July 12noon (New Zealand standard time).

To apply please click on the `Apply tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.

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If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Vaidehi Sharma - Recruitment Consultant at Vaidehi.sharma@Tewhatuora.govt.nz quoting ref #AUC20122 to discuss how we can best support your application.