Registered Nurse Assessor | Greymouth
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai o Poutini West CoastGreymouthHealth NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders.
About the Role :
As an HCSS Registered Nurse Assessor, you will use your clinical expertise toassess the needs of health consumers in community settings and develop tailoredcare plans using the InterRAI assessment tool. You - ll collaborate closely withclients, their families, and the wider healthcare team to ensure the bestpossible 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 Associate 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 the Team / Service / Location
Our team is made up of clinical and non-clinical staff. Wecurrently have a team of 14 support workers who work directly with clientsunder the delegation of our nurse assessor. The office team consists ofnon-clinical Coordinator and clinical Nurse Assessor and Associate ClinicalNurse Manager.