Salary band: $77,000 - $110,000 p.a pro-rata and KiwiSaver
Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the role: Develop and deliver assessment plans of care activities including support packages in a holistic and culturally appropriate manner.
Utilise the InterRAI tools to undertake assessments - current tools include Home Care, Contact and Long Term Care Facility Assessment.
Maintain efficient and effective communication and identify and flag issues and risks in a timely manner.
Assess clients in their homes and in a variety of health settings.
Utilise the national assessment tool interRAI to assess and determine best outcomes for our client group.
The assessment is a structured, comprehensive electronic tool that you will work through with the client in a conversational manner.
Create a plan of care that is client centred and goal focused including developing support packages in a holistic and culturally appropriate manner for older people who require long term support in the community.
Play a key role in connecting people and their whanau with formal and informal support services in order to assist them to achieve their goals.
About the location Our fabulous Waitaki district is known for its affordable living, spectacular landscapes, braided rivers, geological marvels, beautiful lakes, long beaches, steampunk sculptures, and of course the penguins! Boutique breweries, award-winning eateries, camping, boating, fishing, surfing, skiing, hiking, and a world-class cycle trail - you name it, there's something for everyone!
About you: Registered Health Professional with a current practising certificate.
You will have experience working with older people in either a community, aged care or hospital environment.
You will need an excellent knowledge of community resources and services that are available to the older person.
It is essential that you have a current NZ driver's licence.
Competent with computers and able to perform the duties listed above to a high level.
Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
Experience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
Working for Health New Zealand Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion: We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Salary range This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the Allied, Public Health, Scientific and Technical CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the Pay Scale, between $77,087 and $110,210 p.a pro-rata dependant on relevant experience.
How to apply To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click 'apply now'.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Friday, 8 November 2024.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury at ******.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following: Occupational health assessment.
Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks.
Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only).
To apply We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/
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