- Ashburton Hospital, Ashburton
- 2x Fixed term, part-time positions covering parental leave
- InterRAI trained is preferred but not essential
- Registered Nurse with NZ registration and current APC
About the role
Based in Ashburton hospital, Ashburton Community services is run from hospital and specialist services as part of Ashburton Hospital. Ashburton & Rural Health Services provides a range of Inpatient, Day patient, Outpatient and Community based health services to the community.
The Community Service team at Ashburton Hospital has an opportunity for a Registered Nurse/Allied Health Professional to join their team as a Needs Assessor and Service Coordinator for Older Person - s health.
This role requires a comprehensive clinical assessment of older person - s medical, rehabilitation and support needs to enable them to remain in their current environment. You will be supporting older people to maintain their independence using a restorative model at home by providing necessary support or assist them in the decision making process around placement. You will liaise with the multi-disciplinary team, coordinating referrals and empowering the client and their family to ensure a positive outcome.
This role will require you to use the electronic InterRAI Assessment tool.
InterRAI trained is preferred but not essential, as training can be provided.
Roles available;
- 0.9 fixed term until September 2026
- 0.8 fixed term until October 2026
Skills and experience
A NZ Registered or Enrolled Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate.
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
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.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Friday 8th August. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at [email protected].
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
