Thanks for visiting www.injectedwithlife.co.nz – we hope, joining us you will be! The site is designed specifically to give Allied Health Professionals like you more information about why you should come and join us at the West Coast District Health Board. Here you'll find more information about us, our Allied Health vacancies and our wonderful region.
You'll also find more information about us and our other vacancies on our main website www.westcoastdhb.org.nz/employment/vacant_positions/
ABOUT US
If it is a perfect balance between your career and your personal life you’re after, then you need to look no further. The West Coast District Health Board offers exactly that.
For starters, we provide high quality primary care services from 13 different locations (including ownership of most general practices on the Coast) and a wide range of secondary care services from our secondary care hospital in Greymouth.
Amazingly, we service the largest geographical area in New Zealand - the same distance as you would travel from Auckland to Wellington – 600kms to be precise! Sure, this presents huge challenges but achieving them is all part of our culture. We are innovative because we have to be. And, just like you, we are all about getting the job done. A collaborative, relaxed but professional approach is our focus.
Being rural doesn’t make us any less professional or resourced than any of the larger health providers. In fact, our recent partnership with Cisco HealthPresence is quite ground breaking. It gives patients and medical staff who may be hundreds of kilometres apart, a face-to-face like experience by combining state of the art video, audio and call centre technology over a highly secure network. This no doubt puts us at the forefront of technology in this area in New Zealand.
Most importantly however, at the West Coast District Health Board we nurture an environment where you have the technology and resources to learn, the professional support to grow, and the ability to really make a difference within your community.
ALLIED HEALTH VACANCIES
Our Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists will tell you, you will really hone your generalist skills with a wide ranging caseload and be supported by colleagues from other specialties.
At the same time though, there’s ample scope to develop your own specialty interests.
You can choose to work from Grey Base Hospital located in the larger centre of Greymouth, or the smaller Buller Hospital in Westport. Each has unique aspects and is integral within the communities it serves.
Physiotherapists
Life as a physiotherapist on the West Coast never has a dull moment, whether working in the hospital environment or the community, you can always be sure the referrals will provide an interesting variety of case load.
At Grey Base Hospital you can choose to work in Orthopadics and Outpatients, Paediatrics and Women's Health or in a Rotational position. Or, if you prefer a short term arrangement, we're happy to discuss locum or fixed term contracts with you. In addition we have a fixed term position available until December 2009 in the Buller region.
Occupational Therapists
Ensuring the people of the West Coast receive the best possible service requires our occupational therapy team to have flexible and diverse skills and a readiness to take on a challenge. As such, we actively foster good communication, a supportive working environment and opportunities to learn both formally and informally.
The Occupational Therapy Service covers acute Inpatient, Rehabilitation, as well as Adult and Paediatric Community.
We currently have a community position based at Buller Hospital plus the likelihood of inpatient positions at Grey Base Hospital.
Opportunities for Graduates
New graduates are supported into our inpatient service at Grey Base Hospital on a permanent or locum basis. We offer good collegial support, regular supervision and encourage professional development.
If you have, or are eligible for, NZ registration and like the sound of what is on offer here it’s time we spoke. While we may not have a role to suit you right now, we’ll recognise your talent and work hard to keep you in the loop so you can plan ahead.
Visit www.westcoastdhb.org.nz/employment/vacant_positions/ for more detailed information on our Allied Health vacancies.
Want a taste first or not looking for a long term commitment? We’re happy to discuss DHB wide locum opportunities with you! Whatever your choice be assured we encourage you to focus on your profession, your development and your patients.
THE WEST COAST REGION
You'll soon understand why the West Coast is described as one of the most beautiful regions in the South Island. With Kahurangi National Park to the north and Mount Aspiring National Park to the south, the West Coast region lies in a narrow band between the magnificent Southern Alps and Tasman Sea. We have an impressive 600 kilometres of unspoilt coastline and yet surprisingly we are still only a few hours drive or a half hour flight away from Christchurch – the South Island's largest city.
The West Coast boasts nearly two million hectares of rainforest and our wealth lies in minerals extraction, dairying and tourism. We have a rich and long Maori history with ancient sites dotted throughout the region. Our 32,000 people live in towns and rural settlements and will be only too happy to welcome you to your new home and to show off their spectacular backyard.
You see, the West Coast region offers you not only a chance to explore New Zealand at its rugged best, but to also make your mark in a community that will totally value your Nursing skills and talent.
WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND
If you are applying from outside New Zealand we are very keen to hear from you. Of course we will provide information, advice and assistance to help bring you and your family to New Zealand but in the meantime, you might also want to visit a few helpful websites that we've listed below.
For information on becoming a New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist visit www.otboard.org.nz or www.physioboard.org.nz
For detailed information on the New Zealand immigration process visit www.immigration.govt.nz
For general information about living and working in New Zealand visit
www.westcoastnz.com
www.newzealandnow.info
www.west-coast.co.nz
www.dwc.org.nz
www.migrantinfo.com
www.move2nz.com
www.newzealand-infocenter.com
HOW TO APPLY
Now’s the time to be injected with life!
Email your application inclusive of an application form (available on the website through the vacancies page) to recruitment@westcoastdhb.org.nz or call Human Resources on + 64 03 768 0499.
And remember, for more information on the West Coast District Health Board visit www.westcoastdhb.org.nz