PALLIATIVE CARE REGISTERED NURSES – COMMUNITY TEAM PERMANENT AND CASUAL ROLES Arohanui Hospice provides specialist palliative care for patients living with life limiting illnesses and support for their families - whanau; within the Manawatu, Tararua, Horowhenua and Rangitikei/Taihape regions. We seek an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide nursing care to the terminally ill, and support to their families - whanau.
Patients, families, and whanau are at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to honest, transparent, and visible processes that reflect our core values. Staff and volunteers are our most valuable assets.
We currently have a permanent (0.8 FTE – 1.0 FTE) nursing position available in our community team, working Sunday to Thursday. This is an exciting flexible role that that involves working directly with patients, families - whanau who are receiving care from Arohanui Hospice. It requires an experienced, adaptable and proactive RN.
We are also seeking to employ experienced casual RN's to bolster our casual community RN staffing pool.
If you have a passion to be part of our Specialist Palliative Care Interdisciplinary team and have the following skills:
Experience in palliative care and/or significant experience in generalist nursing A post graduate nursing qualification, or willingness to work towards such a qualificationStrong commitment and proven ability to liaise and communicate with all members of a wider health provider team to maximise patient outcomesA proven record of sound clinical decision making and excellent problem solving skillsAbility to cope under pressure and use own initiative when required in a flexible and changing environmentExcellent communication skillsA knowledge and commitment to continuous quality improvementIT literate and experience of digital patient management systemsA full clean driver's license Why join Arohanui Hospice? You will be a part of an organisation who puts people first, has a vision for the future and strives toward excellence in everything they do. If you are passionate about providing quality care for people with life-limiting conditions, contact us.
For a full job descriptions please go to the Arohanui Hospice website at www.arohanuihospice.org.nz. For a confidential discussion about this role please telephone Frances Hey, Director Clinical Services, ******** .
Applications will remain open until positions are filled, please apply ASAP. Applications should be sent by email to: [email protected].