Nurse Specialist - Gerontology

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Gerontology Nurse Specialist in Community Nursing in Auckland. You will provide holistic assessments, expert clinical advice and care coordination for older adults in homes and aged residential care settings.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver education, coaching and mentoring to nurses and caregivers, while upholding bicultural and culturally responsive care aligned with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Qualifications

• Registration with NZ Nursing Council is required.
• Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application to health outcomes.
• Commitment to biculturalism and patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive gerontology assessment and care coordination for high-risk older adults.
• Assess potentially reversible factors during transition from community to higher levels of care.
• Support older adults to stay well and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.
• Provide expert clinical advice and resources for frailty and complex health needs.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams, offering education and coaching to nurses and caregivers.
• Practice culturally responsive care aligned with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Patient-centred care

Education

NZ Nursing Council registration

Job description

Bring your knowledge, skills and experience to the team and make a meaningful difference!0.9 FTE permanent position availableHealth 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

As a Gerontology Nurse Specialist in Community Nursing, you will provide holistic, person-centred assessment, expert clinical advice and care coordination for older adults with complex health needs. The role primarily involves providing specialist gerontology assessment, follow-up and care coordination for older adults in their own homes and aged residential care settings.

• Provide comprehensive gerontology assessment and care coordination for high-risk older adults with multiple comorbidities or frailty factors, including depression, dementia, incontinence, falls, nutrition and hydration issues, isolation and limited carer support, where specialist nursing support is required.
• Assess potentially reversible factors as part of the process for older adults moving from the community into residential aged care or a higher level of care.
• Support older adults to stay well, optimise their health and function, and help avoid unnecessary hospital admissions where appropriate.
• Provide expert clinical advice, resources and support for older adults living with frailty and complex health needs.
• Work in partnership with multidisciplinary teams, providing education, coaching and mentoring to nurses and caregivers across community and aged residential care settings.
• Work in a culturally responsive manner that supports equitable health outcomes for Māori, Pacific peoples and all communities we serve, consistent with Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

About you

Experienced Gerontology nurses motivated to make a difference for adults and who share our strong values to help strengthen our community are encouraged to apply. In addition:

• Registration as a nurse withNZ Nursing Council
• Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application to improving health outcomes
• A commitment to biculturalism
• Demonstration of well-developed communication, critical thinking skills and a commitment to patient-centred care
• Experience or a background in Older Peoples Health or Community Health is desirable but not essential.

For more information about this role please contact Lerma De Belen (Charge Nurse Manager - Community Nursing) via [e-mail]

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.