Permanent role which can be shaped to what suits your work-life balanceDeliver specialist palliative care for patients, whanau and familiesTake a positive leadership role to develop quality palliative care servicesMou | For youOur Harbour Hospice culture is built upon trust, connection, care and professional interactions that are delivered with our values at the core. Our values are more than words. They are the foundation of every interaction we have with patients, family, whanau, our community and each other. We welcome applications from all backgrounds who share our values of aroha (compassionate), tautikanga (professional), and mo te katoa (inclusive).
As a Palliative Medicine Specialist, you'll be an important part of a professional and expert multidisciplinary team who collaborate and take pride in patient-centred, holistic care. You will be encouraged to embrace opportunities for growth, reflect on what has worked well and what could be improved, and share your learnings. We will support and provide tools for your wellbeing and will encourage working hours that make room for life outside work.
You will also get:
In-depth and tailored onboarding to suit your individual level of experience and expertiseOngoing development opportunities including paid study leaveOne hour per month of paid professional supervisionA competitive hourly rate and relevant allowancesAccess to pool cars if working in the community and free onsite parkingLaptop and mobile phone provided for roles where applicableBest of all, you'll join an organisation where your work matters.
Mo te tunga | About the roleThe Palliative Medicine Specialist will provide consultative specialist palliative care to hospice patients and their whanau and family. You will join our North Shore multidisciplinary team who deliver care that promotes quality of life. You'll enjoy working both in the community and in our completely redeveloped, state of the art inpatient unit.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing complex cases and follow-upSupporting and collaborating with GPs, Aged Residential Care and other specialist providersEducating colleagues and external stakeholders and advocating for hospice careContributing to best practice processes improvement and governanceCoaching and mentoring other medical staffBeing active with research and developing and leading new projectsHe korero mou| About youYou have expert knowledge in palliative care gained in either a hospice or hospital setting. You understand the unpredictable demands of palliative care and you're ready to adapt to them. An advocate for quality end-of-life care, you engender trust and respect and demonstrate cultural awareness with sound knowledge of Tikanga Maori.
You will demonstrate:
Fellowship of the Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine (or equivalent)Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practicing Certificate or ability to achieve thisTrained in principles of evidence-based medicineA collaborative and compassionate working styleAn interest in supervising and mentoring staff and your own professional developmentKo matou tenei | About usHarbour Hospice is one of the largest hospices in Aotearoa and has been caring for turoro (patients) and their family and whanau for more than 40 years. Every day we care for close to 400 people across the North Shore, Hibiscus Coast and Warkworth/Wellsford regions, supporting them at home, in one of our two inpatient units, or in community programmes offered at each of our three sites. Our specialist services, given free of charge, include medical care, spiritual, cultural, psychological and social support, physiotherapy, occupational and complementary therapy, social activities and more. We are a progressive organisation that puts each patient, whanau and family, our community and our people, at the heart of everything.
Me pehea te tuku tono | How to applyWe encourage you share your true self in your CV and cover letter. Tell us what your motivations are and how your work and life experience align with our core values.
Please reach out to Peggy Newton, Recruitment Specialist via ****** with any questions, or to arrange a korero (chat) before you apply.
Applications close Monday 30 September 2024You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and pre-employment checks including health screening where applicable, are part of our recruitment process.
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