Nurse Assessor - Home and Community Support at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai o Poutini West Coast, Greymouth

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Registered/Enrolled Nurse Assessor
• Home and Community Support Services, Greymouth
• 0.8FTE (32 hours per week) permanent position

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role:
As a Home and Community Support Services (HCSS) Registered Nurse/Enrolled Nurse Assessor, you will use your clinical expertise to assess the needs of health consumers in community settings and develop tailored care plans using the InterRAI assessment tool. You'll collaborate closely with clients, their families, and the wider healthcare team to ensure the best possible outcomes for those in your care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments using InterRAI to inform care planning.
• Develop individualized care plans and goals for clients receiving home and community-based care.
• Provide one-on-one training and support for healthcare assistants on activities of daily living (ADLs) and home-based care practices.
• Collaborate with the HCSS Lead to support staff development and training initiatives.
• Ensure timely responses to community referrals (within 48 hours where possible).
• Maintain high standards of nursing care, aligning with National and Health NZ policies and the Code of Health & Disability Services Consumer Rights.
• Use a partnership approach to enhance health outcomes for health consumers.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary team discussions.
  

About Us

We are unique and like no other in New Zealand with a close-knit community where your work will make a real difference. We will help you grow as a leader in rural health with a continued focus on your career development.  We continue to break new ground and shape our health system to wrap care around patients in their communities.

About You

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• NZ Registered Nurse/Enrolled Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate.
• A full, clean NZ driver's license.
• Strong computer literacy and a willingness to learn new systems.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ' comfortable engaging with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Cultural sensitivity and understanding of the Principles and Articles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
• High level of self-presentation and professionalism.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Capacity to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to ongoing self-development and professional growth.
• Well-established professional boundaries and accountability within the scope of nursing practice.

Desirable:

• InterRAI competency and knowledge of InterRAI guidelines.
• Previous experience in a community nursing setting.
• Understanding of home and community support systems and service delivery.
  

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now.' If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria Steiner at Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.