Te Uru Whakamauora – Healthy Ageing and Rehabilitation 0.6 FTE permanent position based in Horowhenua Our Organisation Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatu, Horowhenua and Tararua regions.
With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.
The Opportunity Te Uru Whakamauora Directorate have an opportunity for a senior nurse to join the Clinical Nurse Specialist, Elderhealth team at an exciting time of development for community focused, culturally responsive, integrated health care for kaumatua and older adults in our region.
This role includes working in the community with adults over 65 years and those of Maori and Pasifika descent over 55 years.
The service includes working within both the Elderhealth team and the OPAL community trans-disciplinary team with a specific focus on frailty.
We are seeking to recruit a senior nurse who can ensure they deliver clinical and cultural best practice across the region.
This role will be based in Horowhenua but supported by a team of senior nurses who engage in comprehensive assessments and support, within the care continuum in a variety of care settings including people's homes, throughout Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua, Midcentral.
Applications for this position are invited from nurses who have gained an excellent knowledge of complex health conditions, frailty, dementia, and elder health; can provide advanced nursing expertise, clinical assessment and co-ordination of support; demonstrate a high level of critical thinking, solution strengths based and focused problem solving; enable and empower clients and their family/whanau to engage in whanau centred engagement; and have a confidence and passion to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary teams, community organisations and cultural groups to support an inclusive, innovative, culturally responsive and respectful service.
A postgraduate qualification with prescribing qualifications or willingness to obtain is a pre-requisite.
PDRP – Senior Nurse.
Come and join us Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.
We actively seek Maori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.
With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.
Benefits An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged A professional and supportive culture and team setting Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options Tailored wellness programmes How to apply To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click "APPLY NOW."
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We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn.
We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.
MidCentral requires ALL employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including the first booster vaccination).
We will not accept applications that do not meet this criteria.
Most positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.
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