Needs Assessors - Ashburton Hospital

Canterbury District Health Board; Teignbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A health service provider in Teignbridge is seeking two part-time Registered Nurses to join the Community Service team. The roles involve conducting clinical assessments for older persons and coordinating their care, allowing them to maintain independence. Candidates should be NZ Registered Nurses with a current APC. Training in InterRAI Assessment tool will be provided if needed. Applications are open until August 8th.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Experience in assessing older persons' medical and rehabilitation needs.
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments for older persons.
• Support older people in maintaining independence at home.
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams for referrals.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Effective communication

Empathy and understanding for older persons

Team collaboration

Education

NZ Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse

Tools

InterRAI Assessment tool

Job description

• 2x Fixed term, part-time positions covering parental leave
• InterRAI trained is preferred but not essential
• Registered Nurse with NZregistration and current APC

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 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 ofInpatient, Day patient, Outpatient and Community based health services to thecommunity.

The Community Service team atAshburton Hospital has an opportunity for a Registered Nurse/Allied HealthProfessional to join their team as a Needs Assessor and Service Coordinatorfor Older Person’s health.

This role requires acomprehensive clinical assessment of older person’s medical, rehabilitation andsupport needs to enable them to remain in their current environment. You willbe supporting older people to maintain their independence using a restorativemodel at home by providing necessary support or assist them in the decisionmaking process around placement. You will liaise with the multi-disciplinaryteam, coordinating referrals and empowering the client and their family toensure a positive outcome.

This role will require you to usethe electronic InterRAI Assessment tool.

InterRAI trained is preferred butnot essential, as training can be provided.

• 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 contactNatalie Gauntat [e-mail] .

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.