Geriatric Clinical Assessor & Care Planner

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora; Greymouth; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora West Coast Greymouth invites applications for a Clinical Assessor within the Health of Older People’s Service (HOPS). You will perform holistic assessments using InterRAI Home Care or Contact Assessment tools to identify medical, rehabilitation and support needs for older people across the West Coast.

Working with whānau and an interdisciplinary CCCN team, you’ll develop restorative care plans, coordinate services, and document outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualified clinician with registration under the HPCA Act or relevant body.
• APC current; InterRAI competency or willingness to train.
• Full NZ driver’s licence with ability to drive manual/automatic.

Responsibilities

• Identify care needs and promote independence for older people across the West Coast.
• Develop restorative care plans using InterRAI tools and guidelines.
• Collaborate with clients, whānau, GPs and service providers.
• Document assessments and care plans accurately and promptly.
• Coordinate referrals and review service packages for appropriateness.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Gerontology knowledge

Driver's licence

Education

Recognised professional qualification (Nursing / Social Work / OT)

Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora West Coast Greymouth invites applications for a Clinical Assessor within the Health of Older People’s Service (HOPS). You will perform holistic assessments using InterRAI Home Care or Contact Assessment tools to identify medical, rehabilitation and support needs for older people across the West Coast.

Working with whānau and an interdisciplinary CCCN team, you’ll develop restorative care plans, coordinate services, and document outcomes.