Needs Assessor - Registered Nurse

JobSpace; Napier; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand in Napier is seeking a Registered Nurse or Allied Health professional to join the Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) team. You will assess and plan services for older people and those with long-term health conditions to help them live safely at home.

Based in Napier, the role blends office work with community engagement, building relationships with clients, whānau, and providers to improve equitable access to support services.

Qualifications

• Current New Zealand professional registration and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Engage in thorough assessments and develop care plans.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving outcomes for Māori.
• Excellent time management and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Passion for supporting older people and those with complex health needs.
• Experience in needs assessment, service coordination, community health, or care planning.
• Working knowledge of InterRAI.
• Experience with older persons and/or people with complex health and social needs.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments with clients in their homes or community settings.
• Develop care plans and make recommendations for supports and services.
• Collaborate with whānau, healthcare providers, and community organisations to coordinate care.

Skills

RN registration

Assessment skills

Care planning

Communication

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Time management

InterRAI knowledge

Older adults experience

Education

Registered Nurse & Annual Practising Certificate

Tools

InterRAI

Job description

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Needs Assessor Needs Assessment Service Coordination Hawkes Bay

Make a meaningful impact in your community by helping people maintain their independence and access the support they need to live well.

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

About the Role

We are seeking either a Registered Nurse or Allied Health professional to join our Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) team. In this rewarding community-based role, you will work alongside older people and those living with long-term health conditions to help identify their needs and outline what support services are available to support services that enable them to live safely and independently in their homes.

Working closely with clients, whānau, healthcare providers, and community organisations, you will undertake a comprehensive clinical assessment, develop care plans, make recommendations for support services. This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, advocate for equitable access to services, and make a genuine difference in the lives of people across Hawke's Bay.

Based in Napier, you'll enjoy a role that combines office-based work with community engagement, while living in one of New Zealand's most sought-after regions, renowned for its sunny climate, coastal lifestyle, and vibrant community.

About You

We welcome applications from either Registered Nurses or Allied Health professionals who bring:

• Current New Zealand professional registration and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Strong assessment, care planning, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving health outcomes for Māori.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• A passion for supporting older people and those with complex health needs to achieve the best possible quality of life.
• Experience in needs assessment, service coordination, community health, or care planning.
• Working knowledge of InterRAI.
• Experience working with older persons and/or people with complex health and social needs.

Working at Health New Zealand

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