Palliative Community Nurse
Do you have a Keen interest in Palliative care and have experience in a community setting? Well, Access Community Health is excited to present this awesome opportunity for a Palliative Community Nurse to join our highly motivated team of nurses!
Ko wai matou? | Who are we?
Access Community Health stands as a leading provider of home-based healthcare and support in New Zealand. We are a 4,000 person-strong team in an organisation which has been at the forefront of community health since the 1920s. Our nurses and support workers are committed to empowering people to lead active, safe, and independent lives within their homes and communities
He korero whakamarama mo tenei turanga | About the role
Access Community Registered Nurses work in the community, carrying out social and clinical assessments, developing and overseeing support plans and mentoring and verifying the competence of our support workers. They review the effectiveness of our Access service to ensure that we provide safe, effective care and support to our clients.
Autonomous, client focused role
Utilise all your health and social skills in support of palliative clients in the community
Full time, based in Christchurch
Work within the community as a Palliative Care Nurse and enable clients to remain in their homes during the end stages of life
Previous palliative experience is desirable
This role is varied and includes symptom management, end of life care, psychosocial support, advocacy & liaising with MDT to facilitate care.
He aha ai matou? | Why Us?
The chance to utilise a whole range of skills to client's homes
We offer competitive rates
A company car to use while on duty, plus mobile phone and laptop
A dynamic and supportive work environment
A supportive Nationwide team with a strong values-based culture
A passionate business that promotes diversity and inclusion that are reflective of the communities we serve
Join our inclusive & respectful work culture
Nga tohungatanga mo tenei turanga | Skills and experience
Registered Health Professional with a current practising certificate.
Experience in long term conditions or medical nursing highly desirable
Excellent verbal communication skills, coupled with a caring nature and the ability to connect and interact within a multi-cultural environment.
Intermediate level computer and on-line information recording skills.
The ability to plan and organise assignments effectively, to establish priorities and meet deadlines in a demanding, client focused environment.
Have a positive, resilient, flexible and adaptable personality
A high level of interpersonal, assessment and communication skills
A current full driver's license is essential
A demonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the workplace
Actively demonstrates the ability and desire to show cultural sensitivity, awareness and understanding of diversity.
Join Access Community Health l Uru Àtea and join their mission to create a better day, every day for thousands of people throughout Aotearoa to live independently in their own homes and communities. Access | Uru Atea is more than just our name, Uru Atea means "to enter space" and is our promise to deliver services in our client's space, wherever that may be.
Our values:
Kaitaikitanga | Care for our community Kotahitanga | Work together
Tu Tika | Do the right thing Manaakitanga | Look after each other
A better day, every day.
Job Details
Reference #
4556
Posted on
14 Nov 2024
Closes on
14 Dec 2024 17:00
Location(s)
Christchurch
Expertise
Nurses
Job level(s)
Graduate, Experienced
Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
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