Manual Handling Trainer

New Zealand
Permanent
Full-time

8 days ago

Timaru Hospital - South Canterbury
Permanent Part Time 0.4 FTE
Hours Negotiable

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.About the RoleThe principal objective of this role is to establish, develop and maintain training programmes and provide advice to management and staff regarding safe moving & handling practices which meet statutory, quality and injury prevention requirements.About the Team/Service/ LocationThe role reports to the Occupational Therapy Clinical Leader and has functional relationships with clinical leaders across the hospital service, the Health and Safety Committee, Quality and Risk and moving and handling champions.About youThis role is suited to a health care professional such as a RN, EN, Physio or OT and or a health care worker with experience in a similar role and a qualification in ergonomics, moving & handling and someone with an adult teaching qualification and experience would be advantageous. Additionally;

Experience of developing and delivering moving & handling training programmes, including the use of equipment, for all staff
Knowledge and experience with NZ legislation and the NZ Patient Handling guidelines plus other relevant legislation ( see position description for the full list)
Effective presentation and group facilitation skills and ability to coach and facilitate change
IT literate, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.How to ApplyPlease apply for this vacancy online via our careers site atIf you have any questions regarding this role please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.Close Date: OpenPlease note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, and the advertisement will close when a suitable applicant is found.

South Canterbury DHB

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