Salary band: $77,087 - $107,600 + Kiwisaver + on-site employee gymMo te turanga | About the roleThe Home Team is an interprofessional team designed to support discharge from hospital or prevent unnecessary hospital admission through rapid allied health and nursing assessment and support at home.This service works in partnership with clients and key stakeholders, using frailty as an indicator.
The Home Team plays a critical role in supporting the Medical Assessment unit.
This is a fast-paced work environment where patients, admitted from ED or directly from the community, are comprehensively assessed to determine if ongoing inpatient care is required or if the patient can be discharged home.Key Responsibilities:Support the early assessment, intervention, and coordination of services to improve patient outcomes and patient flow within our hospital.Demonstrate advanced comprehensive clinical assessment and problem-solving skills.Direct and delegate to Rehabilitation Assistants.Communicate effectively with health professionals within inpatient services and the community setting.Work with older adults in acute, rehabilitation, or community settings.Minimum Requirements:Registered Health Professional with a current APC, ideally with 2 years post-registration experience in an appropriate setting.Full clean NZ Driver's License.Ability to adapt to change and be flexible within the working environment.Benefits:Beautiful coastlines and a family-friendly community.Continuous support for career development.Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance.Access to staff fitness facilities and banking offers.Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.
We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region.Utu whanui | Salary rangeThis role belongs to the DHBs/PSA Allied, Public Health and Technical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 $77,087 and Step 7 $107,600 p.a.
pro rata of the Degree-based Allied, Public Health and Technical Salary Scale.Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change.
Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.All conversations will be confidential in nature.In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:Occupational Health AssessmentPolice Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checksSerious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
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