Needs Assessor And Service Coordinator - Older Persons Health/Ashburton

Position: 0.6FTE fixed term position until Oct 2025 Preferred Qualifications: InterRAI trained is preferred but not essential Minimum Requirements: Registered Nurse or Allied Health professional with NZ registration and current APC. Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. In Waitaha, Canterbury, we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Maori are at the forefront of all our conversations. About the Role: Based in Ashburton hospital, Ashburton Community services is run from hospital and specialist services as part of Ashburton Hospital. Ashburton & Rural Health Services provides a range of inpatient, day patient, outpatient, and community-based health services to the community. The Community Service team at Ashburton Hospital has an opportunity for a Registered Nurse / Allied Health Professional to join their team as a Needs Assessor and Service Coordinator for Older Person's health. This role requires a comprehensive clinical assessment of older persons' medical, rehabilitation, and support needs to enable them to remain in their current environment. You will be supporting older people to maintain their independence using a restorative model at home by providing necessary support or assisting them in the decision-making process around placement. You will liaise with the multi-disciplinary team, coordinating referrals and empowering the client and their family to ensure a positive outcome. This role will require you to use the electronic InterRAI Assessment tool. InterRAI trained is preferred but not essential, as training can be provided. Application Process: We have a 0.6FTE fixed term position available until the end of October 2025, specific days to be discussed. Applications are only accepted online, so please visit our website at to complete an application. Enquiries: Shannon Le Roux - Recruitment Specialist - ****** #J-18808-Ljbffr