Community Registered Nurse - Palliative Care x 2 Palliative Community Nurse
Do you have a keen interest in palliative care and experience in a community setting? Access Community Health is excited to present this 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 organization that 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.
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
Utilize 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
This role is varied and includes symptom management, end-of-life care, psychosocial support, advocacy & liaising with MDT to facilitate care.
The chance to utilize a whole range of skills in clients' 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 reflective of the communities we serve
Registered Health Professional with a current practicing certificate.
Experience in long-term conditions or medical nursing is 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 online information recording skills.
The ability to plan and organize assignments effectively, 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 | Uru Atea 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 means "to enter space" and is our promise to deliver services in our client's space, wherever that may be.
Our values:
Tu Tika | Do the right thing
Manaakitanga | Look after each other
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