Clinical Assessor - Older Persons Health, Burwood Hospital Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha Canterbury – Christchurch, South Island
Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with current APC
Competent in the use of the InterRAI assessment tool is essential
Mo te tunga | About the role
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional to work across our Older Persons Health inpatient wards at Burwood Hospital.
Burwood Hospital is a small friendly facility situated near Burwood forest. We have excellent working conditions and parking is free!
Pehea | About You
Working as a Clinical Assessor involves assessing our patients' needs. You will work with our patients and their families/whanau to determine the level of care and support required when looking at facilities upon discharge from hospital.
You will be InterRAI trained to effectively assess the needs of our patients and have a strong interdisciplinary approach.
The Clinical Assessor is part of the interdisciplinary team and is the key link in the care chain from the ward to Aged Residential Care. In this role, you will understand how important it is to be patient-focused.
Comprehensive clinical assessment and problem-solving skills to formulate the patients' care plan
Must have a professional degree/qualification, and/or be a Registered Health Practitioner (under the HPCA), or overseas equivalent (Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Registered Nurse, or related discipline)
Prior completion of the InterRAI Assessment training is desirable (or be prepared to complete)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Effective time management and organisational skills
Clinical experience in the specialty area of gerontology
You can be part of the manaaki hauora (Health Industry)!
Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional, and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.
Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Maori is at the forefront of all our conversations.
Please submit your most recent resume along with a cover letter stating why you believe that you are the ideal candidate for the role, highlighting any skills you have gained along the way.
Applications are only accepted online so please visit our website at www.cdhbcareers.co.nz to complete an application.
Enquiries: Natalie Gaunt – Recruitment Specialist – ******
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