Nurse Assessor - Home and Community Support

New Zealand Government Joba; Greymouth; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Greymouth is seeking a Home and Community Support Services Registered Nurse/Enrolled Nurse Assessor to assess health needs in community settings and develop tailored care plans using InterRAI.

You'll collaborate with clients, families and the healthcare team to achieve optimal outcomes, train healthcare assistants on ADLs, and support staff development with the HCSS Lead in a 0.8 FTE permanent role.

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Nurse/Enrolled Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate
• Full NZ driver's license and good computer literacy
• Ability to work autonomously within a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverse groups
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and confidentiality
• Understanding of Treaty of Waitangi principles

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments using InterRAI to inform care planning
• Develop individualized care plans and goals for clients receiving home and community care
• Provide training and support for healthcare assistants on ADLs and home-based care
• Collaborate with the HCSS Lead to support staff development and training
• Respond promptly to community referrals (target within 48 hours)
• Maintain high nursing standards in line with policies and code of rights
• Participate in quality improvement and interdisciplinary team discussions

Skills

Autonomy

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Confidentiality

Time management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

NZ Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse with APC

Job description

Registered/Enrolled Nurse AssessorHome andCommunity Support Services, Greymouth0.8FTE (32 hours per week) permanent positionHealth 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 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 Consumer Rights.
• Use a partnership approach to enhance health outcomes for health consumers.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary 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

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• NZ Registered Nurse/Enrolled Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate.
• A full, clean NZ driver's license.
• Strong computer literacy and a 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.
• Cultural sensitivity and understanding of the Principles and Articles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
• High level of self-presentation and professionalism.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Capacity to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to ongoing self-development and professional growth.
• Well-established professional boundaries and accountability within the scope of nursing practice.

Desirable

• InterRAI competency and knowledge of InterRAI guidelines.
• Previous experience in a community nursing setting.
• Understanding of home and community support systems and service delivery.
• Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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.
• Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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.