Clinical Assessor – Gerontology & Coordinated Care

South Island - West Coast; Greymouth; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Greymouth, West Coast, is seeking a compassionate Clinical Assessor to join the Complex Clinical Care Network (CCCN). You will perform holistic assessments, identify needs across the West Coast, and develop restorative care plans with clients, whānau, and the interdisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities include clinical assessment, care planning, referrals, and documenting outcomes.

Qualifications

• A recognised professional qualification (e.g., Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy) and/or registration under the HPCA Act or relevant professional body.
• Current Annual Practising Certificate (or equivalent for the discipline).
• Commitment to completing and maintaining InterRAI competency (or willingness to complete training).
• Full NZ driver's licence and ability to drive manual and automatic vehicles as road travel will be expected.
• Strong clinical judgement, assessment skills, and understanding of the ageing process.
• Experience in gerontology or specialist older-adult care.
• Knowledge of mental health or health changes affecting older people.
• Understanding of community services, access pathways, and eligibility criteria.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessment & Care Planning
• Identify client needs that promote independence and self-determination.
• Develop restorative care plans using Post Assessment Guidelines.
• Consult with clients, whānau, caregivers, GPs and service providers as required.
• Document assessments, outcomes, and care plans accurately and promptly.
• Care Coordination
• Facilitate referrals to Allied Health and relevant community services.
• Coordinate Support Plans, ensuring service options meet client needs.
• Review and adjust service packages to maintain appropriateness and effectiveness.
• Provide clients with information about available services, choice of provider, and costs where applicable.
• Professional Practice
• Work within your professional scope, providing discipline-specific interventions (e.g., OT tasks, nursing input, social work support) as appropriate.
• Maintain high standards of cultural safety and bi-cultural practice.
• Participate in the Single Point of Referral triage system.
• Complete statistical and administrative reporting requirements.
• Work collaboratively as part of the interdisciplinary CCCN team.
• Maintain strong communication pathways with GPs, service providers, and community agencies.
• Represent the service professionally at meetings and client conferences.
• Professional Development
• Maintain currency of clinical knowledge in gerontology and the ageing process.
• Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and annual performance reviews.
• Support the learning of students and colleagues as appropriate.
• Health, Safety & Emergency Procedures
• Comply with Te Tai o Poutini | Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora health and safety policies.
• Identify and report hazards, incidents, and clinical risks.
• Maintain competencies in emergency procedures, CPR, and safe manual handling.

Skills

Clinical assessment

InterRAI competency

Cultural safety

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Registered professional qualification (Nursing, Social Work, OT)

Tools

InterRAI Home Care

Contact Assessment tools

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Greymouth, West Coast, is seeking a compassionate Clinical Assessor to join the Complex Clinical Care Network (CCCN). You will perform holistic assessments, identify needs across the West Coast, and develop restorative care plans with clients, whānau, and the interdisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities include clinical assessment, care planning, referrals, and documenting outcomes.