Te Mahi/The Role…

As a Physiotherapist at TH, you will provide palliative care rehabilitation with the aim to improve quality of life for patients living with a life limiting illnesses. Examples of duties (not limited to):

• Manage a clinical caseload; collaborate and work in partnership with the wider TH clinical team to develop and deliver comprehensive care plans to our patients and their whānau
• Provide support and care for patients and whānau in our IPU, Te Puna Ora o Tōtara (Living Well) Centre and within their homes
• Contribute towards palliative rehabilitation to prevent, manage, support physical changes and functional change for palliative patients
• Develop and maintain networks within the community to enhance services for patients and whānau
• Facilitate Moving and Handling competence for TH staff, both clinical and non-clinical

Ngā awhina mōku /Benefits for you...

• A VERY EXCITING and 100% unique TO US employee insurance benefit package!! We believe we are the first not-for-profit organisation in the healthcare sector in NZ to offer this enhancement to our permanent staff members!
• Access to monthly pro-rated Professional Supervision. Completely confidential and AT NO COST TO YOU!
• Tailored orientation plans specific to you and your needs and goals
• Ample FREE PARKING on-site at Tōtara Hub
• In a smoke-free environment, enjoy your break in either our beautiful gardens, in the modern and comfortable lunchroom or visit our on-site café serving Jack’s coffee and delicious food to fuel you for the day

Te Tangata/The Person…

• Tertiary qualification recognised by the NZ Physiotherapy Board
• Current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Full, clean NZ Driver’s Licence is essential
• Experience in completing full, comprehensive assessments
• Palliative Care, cancer and chronic long-term conditions experience is desired

Kamapene/About the organisation...

Since 1981, Totara Hospice has been at the forefront of delivering advanced palliative care services to the communities of South and Southeast Auckland. We take great pride in fostering an inclusive environment and actively championing and celebrating diversities. We are committed to ensuring safe and holistic care for everyone. Our staff undergo bicultural competency education facilitated by Empowering Change to ensure we honour the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our service delivery. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. A proud supporter of Pride Pledge, we strive to create an authentically safe and inclusive environment for our rainbow communities. 

How to Apply…

Please only apply via  the 'apply' button. Remember to include an updated copy of your CV and a cover letter explaining why you want to work for Tōtara Hospice and why you are the most suitable candidate for the job.

Tōtara Hospice as an organisation does not conscientiously object to anyone accessing their rights under the End-of-Life Choices Act that passed into law on November 7th 2021. Our focus will remain, as it always has been, on delivering to the needs of our patients and whānau. We respect and support patients who choose this option.