Encompass Health is an exciting new joint venture between St George’s Cancer Care Centre and the Southern Cancer Society based in Papanui, Christchurch. We have just celebrated our first year! This service delivers allied health and psychosocial services to support those wanting to live well with cancer.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
A supportive friendly team environment - everyone works together
5 weeks annual leave
Generous paid parental leave
Immediate Income Protection and Life Insurance
Free on-site parking
Amazing opportunities for professional development and personal development
Job Description
Mō te tūnga | About our Role:
We’re looking for an exceptional physiotherapist with a passion for oncology to provide our clients support pre, post, and during their cancer treatment. The skills and experience you bring to the team and service will have significant impact on the health and wellbeing outcomes and quality of life of our clients, assisting in empowering them to live well with cancer. This is a truly unique and incredible opportunity to make a positive impact to the cancer landscape in New Zealand!
This is a part-time position of up to 0.2 FTE, with hours to be negotiated and worked over either two half days or 1 day per week.
Desired Skills and Experience
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Essential skills/experience for the role:
you’ll be an exceptional registered Physiotherapist with relevant post graduate experience. If you bring experience in cancer rehabilitation this will be amazing, but the most important thing is that you have the right attributes for this position.
You will also be an excellent communicator with a positive outlook. We are all about being proactive and ensuring the best for our patients, so your initiative and innovative ideas are required!
Tono ināianei | Apply now
Applications must be submitted through our on-line process. Please click on 'Apply for this job' and follow the online application process. For a copy of the full position, please visit the careers section of our website onwww.stgeorges.org.nz/careers/vacancies
We will be reviewing applications as they are received and encourage your early application.
Applicants require New Zealand Residency or a current valid New Zealand Work Visa. (Evidence must be attached on your CV.)
St George’s Hospital is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion of people from all communities we serve being represented in our workforce. We acknowledge and respect our colleagues’ diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is whānau oriented within a supportive environment.
