The Nurse Maude Hospice Palliative Care Service provides specialised care and support for patients who have a life limiting illness using a multidisciplinary approach. Care is centred on the needs of patients and their families/whanau and embraces the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual elements of wellbeing - tinana, whanau, hinengaro and wairua - and aims to enhance quality of life.
We have a part-time (0.8FTE) position available for a Palliative Care Specialist Nurse (PCSN) to work in our community team.
He momo/About youThe key candidate would be a registered nurse with at least 4 years post registration experience, with a keen interest in palliative care and working towards a postgraduate qualification preferably in palliative care.
The successful applicant is required to have a comprehensive knowledge of palliative care and will be working alongside our multi-disciplinary hospice palliative care team and our primary palliative care district nurse providers, and general practice teams in the community.
Key to this role is supporting patients to meet their goals by providing excellent palliative care in the community. The successful candidate will have advanced assessment skills and be able to review patients with complex needs alongside the ability to build networks and excellent relationships with key stakeholders. The role will be well supported by the Hospice Palliative Care Specialist team. A current driving licence is required.
Ki te huanga/Benefits of working at Nurse MaudeAs well as joining a friendly and supportive team in a varied and rewarding role, Nurse Maude offers:
Wellbeing - The wellbeing of our staff is very important to us. We offer discounts on a range of wellbeing activities including gym memberships, massages, eye tests and glasses, mole checks and dentures.Staff Discounts - You will have access to a range of great staff discounts with our suppliers.Health Insurance - Discounted healthcare through Southern Cross.Staff Development - We encourage and support personal and professional development through study and research.Te Whakahaerenga/The OrganisationNurse Maude is a well-known and highly regarded organisation providing nursing and homecare to some of the most vulnerable in our community. Established over 120 years ago, Nurse Maude provides services to more than 40,000 people each year, delivering over a million hours of district and specialist nursing, home support services, hospice and community palliative care and allied support.
Ki aro/Interested?At Nurse Maude we believe our employees are our greatest asset. If you believe in investing in your future and share our vision, then we would love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Louisa Sullivan, Clinical Manager, Hospice Palliative Care Specialist Community Team on 375 4274 or ******.
Reference # 19251
Posted on 20 Dec 2024
Closes on 20 Jan 2025 09:00
Location(s): Christchurch
Expertise: Nursing, Registered Nurse, EN, Clinical Nurse Educator, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Registered Nurse Coordinator, Health Care Assistant
Job level(s): Experienced
Work type(s): Permanent part-time
Position description (click link to view): Position Description for Palliative Care Specialist Nurse - Hospice Palliative Care Service - Community December 2024.pdf
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