Clinical Needs Assessor - Needs Assessment & Coordination at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau, NorthlandBased in either Whangarei, Bay of Islands or DargavillePermanent role at a minimum of 0.8 FTE up to full time 1.0 FTEHealth 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 and Service NASC provides Needs Assessment & Service Coordination for older people and people with chronic health conditions with high needs who have a disability requiring long term supports, and for people of any age who require acute short-term community home support.These positions, minimum of 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week) are based in either Whangarei, Bay of Islands or Dargaville Hospital with travel throughout Northland.Primary functions of the role include providing screening and triaging of referrals and providing the coordination of the appropriate services as identified in the needs assessment.About you Tertiary qualification in either Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Physiotherapy with a current practising certificateRecent clinical experience with proven assessment skillsAdvanced computer literacyClean and current NZ full driver licenceCompetency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growthExperience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.Working knowledge of services for older people and the disability sectorWorking with Family/whanau in the communityConfidence of previously working autonomously and harmoniously within a multidisciplinary teamHow 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 27 November 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment at ******
Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau
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