Hospice Marlborough – Blenheim, South Island
About Hospice Marlborough / Te Whare Kumanu o Wairau
As a team we provide hospice and high-quality, specialist palliative care services either in our inpatient unit or in the community, to the people of Marlborough.
Our vision is that our community has access to specialist palliative care and that they can live and die with dignity, in comfort and peace, preferably, in their place of choice.
We pride ourselves on our supportive team environment and excellent working conditions.
About the Opportunities
Permanent 24 -32 hrs per week (0.6 – 0.8 FTE) and
Casual positions
Based in Blenheim, this role involves working under the direction of a Registered Nurse in our inpatient unit, and community providing support for patients, their families, whanau and carers along their palliative journey.
We want you to bring all your experience, skills, and knowledge in your kete so that the patients and family/whanau who enter our service receive the highest level of care possible as they navigate a pivotal chapter in their life.
Key Responsibilities
Support inpatients with activities of daily living, food and fluid intake.
Housekeeping duties to ensure infection control standards are maintained.
Contribute to individuals' care planning with the registered nurse and evaluation of plans.
Provide support for individuals and their whanau, helping to strengthen their own support networks.
Provide administrative support: answering phone calls, visitor enquiries and general day to day running of IPU.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, internal auditing.
About You
Our successful applicant will ideally have previous Health Care Assistance experience and hold a New Zealand Certificate in Health & Wellbeing or be prepared to work towards the same.
The right person will have:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Be adaptable, calm and have a professional attitude.
An understanding and commitment to the principles of cultural safety.
Able to provide evidence of permanent rights to work in New Zealand with no restrictions.
Able to provide evidence of a current, clean full driver's licence.
Benefits we offer
Be a part of a passionate, person and whanau centred team.
Work in a specialist palliative care setting in sunny Marlborough.
Our team are proud to be supported by Ignite Aotearoa, our employee assistance program provider.
For a confidential discussion about the position, or to request a job description please contact Helen Reriti, Clinical Services Manager, ****** or phone (03) 578-9492.
If you feel you have the experience and attributes we're looking for, please send your CV and a brief covering letter telling us why you would like to join the Hospice Marlborough team.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE THURSDAY, 28 NOVEMBER 2024
Hospice Marlborough is committed to its obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, working with local Iwi and promoting equity and inclusivity across the organisation. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and cultures, especially from Maori and Pacific people.
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