Clinical Assessor - West Coast

South Island - West Coast Greymouth; Greymouth; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora West Coast is seeking a Clinical Assessor to perform holistic assessments for older adults in the Greymouth area. You will identify medical, rehabilitation and support needs, and develop restorative care plans in collaboration with clients, whānau and an interdisciplinary CCCN team.

You will coordinate referrals, maintain accurate documentation, and contribute to patient wellbeing and self-determination across the older population.

Qualifications

• Recognised professional qualification in Nursing, Social Work or OT and/or HPCA registration.
• Current Annual Practising Certificate or equivalent.
• Commitment to InterRAI competency and ongoing training.
• Full NZ driver's licence and ability to travel locally by road.

Responsibilities

• Perform holistic clinical assessments using InterRAI tools to identify needs.
• Develop restorative, evidence‑based care plans with clients and whānau.
• Coordinate referrals and ensure service options meet client needs.
• Document assessments and care plans promptly and accurately.
• Collaborate with GPs, Allied Health and community services.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Client-centred communication

Education

Nursing

Social Work

Occupational Therapy

Tools

InterRAI Home Care

InterRAI Contact Assessment

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of TeTiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves allNew Zealanders.

The Health of Older People's Service (HOPS) is seeking acompassionate, skilled Clinical Assessor to join our Complex Clinical CareNetwork (CCCN) team. This role is central to enhancing the wellbeing, self-determination,and quality of life of our older population through comprehensive assessment,restorative care planning, and coordinated support.

About the Role

As a Clinical Assessor, you will complete holistic clinicalassessments using InterRAI Home Care or Contact Assessment tools, identifyingmedical, rehabilitation and support needs for older people across the WestCoast. You will work collaboratively with clients, whānau, and the CCCNinterdisciplinary team to prioritise needs and develop restorative,evidence-based Care Plans.

Key responsibilities include:

Clinical Assessment & Care Planning

• Identifyclient needs that promote independence and self-determination.


• Developrestorative care plans using Post Assessment Guidelines.


• Consultwith clients, whānau, caregivers, GPs and service providers as required.


• Documentassessments, outcomes, and care plans accurately and promptly.

Care Coordination

• Facilitatereferrals to Allied Health and relevant community services.


• CoordinateSupport Plans, ensuring service options meet client needs.


• Reviewand adjust service packages to maintain appropriateness and effectiveness.


• Provideclients with information about available services, choice of provider, andcosts where applicable.

Professional Practice

• Workwithin your professional scope, providing discipline-specificinterventions (e.g., OT tasks, nursing input, social work support) asappropriate.


• Maintainhigh standards of cultural safety and bi-cultural practice.


• Participatein the Single Point of Referral triage system.


• Completestatistical and administrative reporting requirements.


• Workcollaboratively as part of the interdisciplinary CCCN team.


• Maintainstrong communication pathways with GPs, service providers, and communityagencies.


• Representthe service professionally at meetings and client conferences.

Professional Development

• Maintaincurrency of clinical knowledge in gerontology and the ageing process.


• Participatein ongoing training, supervision, and annual performance reviews.


• Supportthe learning of students and colleagues as appropriate.

Health, Safety & Emergency Procedures

• Complywith Te Tai o Poutini | Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora health andsafety policies.


• Identifyand report hazards, incidents, and clinical risks.


• Maintaincompetencies in emergency procedures, CPR, and safe manual handling.

About You

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Arecognised professional qualification (e.g., Nursing, Social Work,Occupational Therapy) and/or registration under the HPCA Act or relevantprofessional body.


• CurrentAnnual Practising Certificate (or equivalent for the discipline).


• Commitmentto completing and maintaining InterRAI competency (or willingness tocomplete training).


• FullNZ driver's licence and ability to drive manual and automatic vehicles asroad travel will be expected.


• Strongclinical judgement, assessment skills, and understanding of the ageingprocess.


• Experiencein gerontology or specialist older-adult care.


• Knowledgeof mental health or health changes affecting older people.


• Understandingof community services, access pathways, and eligibility criteria.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverseMāori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Health NZ West Coast is situated on the West Coast of NewZealand's South Island. It is unmatched for the scale, diversity, andaccessibility of its natural attractions, including rugged coastline, sandybeaches, rainforests, and some of the highest mountain peaks in the country.The region boasts robust tourism and primary production industries, whichprovide the backbone of the local economy. The town of Greymouth is Central toTe Tai o Poutini West Coast and is located alongside the historically rich andpicturesque Greymouth River.

Health NZ West Coast are proud of how we do things. We havea way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things,listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one. Weare passionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people - tobecome part of our team.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications whenreceived and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing dateof this advert.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: PC4461250

Location:

South Island - West Coast - Greymouth

Job type:

Expertise:

Clinical - Nursing - Registered Nurse

Clinical - Allied Health - Occupational Therapist

Clinical - Allied Health - Social Worker