Nurse Assessor - Home and Community Support

Canterbury District Health Board; Greymouth; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Canterbury District Health Board in Greymouth is seeking a Nurse Assessor for Home and Community Support. The role uses InterRAI assessments to inform tailored care plans in community settings and collaborates with clients and families to achieve optimal outcomes.

You will train healthcare assistants in ADLs, work with the HCSS Lead on staff development, and respond to referrals promptly. Applicants must be NZ Registered/Enrolled Nurse with APC and hold a valid NZ driver's license; strong

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Nurse/Enrolled Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Full, clean NZ driver's license.
• Strong computer literacy and willingness to learn new systems.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills — comfortable engaging with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Understanding of InterRAI guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments using InterRAI to inform care planning.
• Develop individualized care plans and goals for clients receiving home and community-based care.
• Provide one-on-one training and support for healthcare assistants on activities of daily living (ADLs) and home-based care practices.
• Collaborate with the HCSS Lead to support staff development and training initiatives.
• Ensure timely responses to community referrals (within 48 hours where possible).
• Maintain high standards of nursing care, aligning with National and Health NZ policies and the Code of Health & Disability Services Consumers Rights.
• Use a partnership approach to enhance health outcomes for health consumers.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary team discussions.

Skills

InterRAI competency

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Autonomous working

Education

NZ Registered Nurse/Enrolled Nurse with APC

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Nurse Assessor - Home and Community Support

• Registered/Enrolled Nurse Assessor
• Home andCommunity Support Services, Greymouth

Health NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders.

About the Role:
As a Home and Community Support Services (HCSS) Registered Nurse/Enrolled Nurse Assessor, you will use your clinicalexpertise to assess the needs of health consumers in community settings anddevelop tailored care plans using the InterRAI assessment tool. You’llcollaborate closely with clients, their families, and the wider healthcare teamto ensure the best possible outcomes for those in your care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments usingInterRAI to inform care planning.
• Develop individualized care plans and goals forclients receiving home and community-based care.
• Provide one-on-one training and support forhealthcare assistants on activities of daily living (ADLs) and home-basedcare practices.
• Collaborate with the HCSS Lead to support staffdevelopment and training initiatives.
• Ensure timely responses to community referrals(within 48 hours where possible).
• Maintain high standards of nursing care, aligningwith National and Health NZ policies and the Code of Health &Disability Services Consumer Rights.
• Use a partnership approach to enhance healthoutcomes for health consumers.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives andinterdisciplinary team discussions.
  

About Us

We are unique and like no other in New Zealand with aclose-knit community where your work will make a real difference. We will helpyou grow as a leader in rural health with a continued focus on your careerdevelopment. We continue to break newground and shape our health system to wrap care around patients in theircommunities.

About You

EssentialQualifications & Experience:

• NZ Registered Nurse/Enrolled Nurse with a currentAnnual Practicing Certificate.
• A full, clean NZ driver’s license.
• Strong computer literacy and a willingness to learnnew systems.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing toa collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills —comfortable engaging with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Cultural sensitivity and understanding of thePrinciples and Articles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
• High level of self-presentation andprofessionalism.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercisediscretion.
• Capacity to work under pressure and managecompeting priorities.
• Commitment to ongoing self-development andprofessional growth.
• Well-established professional boundaries andaccountability within the scope of nursing practice.
• InterRAI competency and knowledge of InterRAIguidelines.
• Previous experience in a community nursing setting.
• Understanding of home and community support systemsand service delivery.
  

Working at 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 diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.