Needs Assessor - Service Coordinator

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Whakatāne; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Needs Assessor/Service Coordinator to assess the needs, strengths and goals of people aged 65 years and over living with long term health or disability conditions. You will perform InterRAI Home Care assessments with clients, whānau and carers, coordinate services, and connect people with funded supports in community and hospital settings.

The role covers travel across the Bay of Plenty, training in InterRAI, and a collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• It is essential that you are a Registered Health Professional with a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• A current full NZ driver's licence and willingness to travel for client visits.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competent computer skills and confidence using clinical information systems.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and use sound judgement.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective relationships across the health and disability sector.
• A commitment to professional, ethical and culturally safe practice.
• A flexible and adaptable approach, with a willingness to learn and embrace change.

Responsibilities

• Complete InterRAI Home Care assessments in partnership with clients, their families and whānau.
• Identify the support required to help people remain safe, independent and active in their communities.
• Coordinate appropriate services and connect clients with government and non government funded support.
• Travel throughout the Bay of Plenty as an important part of the role.
• Build relationships with clients, whānau, health professionals and community providers.

Skills

Registered Health Professional

Annual Practising Certificate

Driver's Licence

Communication Skills

Digital Literacy (clinical systems)

Independent Working

Collaboration Across Sector

Cultural Safety & Ethics

Tools

Clinical information systems

Job description

• Ideal for professionals who thrive in community based roles supporting older people

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

About the Role

The Needs Assessor/Service Coordinator role focuses on assessing the needs, strengths, goals and resources of people aged 65 years and over who are living with long term health and/or disability related conditions.

You will complete comprehensive InterRAI Home Care assessments in partnership with clients, their families and whānau, identifying the support required to help people remain safe, independent and active in their communities.

Working across both community and inpatient hospital settings, you will use your clinical expertise and sound judgement to identify needs and risks, coordinate appropriate services and connect clients with government and non government funded support.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will build relationships with clients, whānau, health professionals and community providers. Travel throughout the Bay of Plenty is an important part of the role.

Training in the InterRAI system will be provided, however, a strong level of digital confidence, adaptability and a willingness to learn are essential.

Support Net is part of the Regional Community team based in Tauranga. The Health of Older People team works in collaboration with kaumātua, whānau, community providers and other health professionals to ensure safe, effective and person-centred support is in place.

You will be part of a team committed to supporting older people to achieve their goals, maintain their independence and remain connected to their communities.

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About you

What you will bring:

• It is essential that you are a Registered Health Professional with a current Annual Practising Certificate
• A current full NZ drivers licence and willingness to travel for client visits
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Competent computer skills and confidence using clinical information systems
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and use sound judgement
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective relationships across the health and disability sector
• A commitment to professional, ethical and culturally safe practice
• A flexible and adaptable approach, with a willingness to learn and embrace change

Preferred skills but not essential

• Experience working with older adults and their whānau
• Knowledge of health and disability services
• Experience working in a community setting
• Good understanding of Te Reo and Tikanga

Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: WHA03076

Location:

North Island - Bay of Plenty - Whakatane

Job type:

Job type: Permanent Full time

Expertise:

Clinical - Community / Public Health - Needs Assessor