Nurse Specialist - Gerontology

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Gerontology Nurse Specialist to deliver expert gerontology assessment and care coordination for older adults in their homes and aged residential care settings. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to optimise health outcomes, support carers, and reduce hospital admissions.

The role emphasises culturally responsive care aligned with Te Tiriti o Waitangi, bicultural practice, and patient-centred approaches to complex health needs across

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with gerontology focus and broad clinical assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic gerontology assessment and care coordination for high-risk older adults.
• Deliver specialist gerontology assessment and follow-up in home and residential care settings.
• Support older adults to stay well and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.
• Offer expert clinical advice and resources for frailty and complex health needs.
• Educate and mentor nurses and caregivers across community and aged residential care.
• Work in partnership with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes in a bicultural context.

Skills

Gerontology nursing

Care coordination

Holistic assessment

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

• Bring your knowledge, skills and experience to the team and make a meaningful difference!

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

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.

In this role, you will:

• 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:

• 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.

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.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: ADHB25314

Location:

North Island - Auckland - Central Auckland