Community Registered Nurse - Palliative Care

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Access Community Health stands as a leading provider of home-based healthcare and disability support in New Zealand.

We are a 4,000 person-strong team in an organisation which has been at the forefront of community health since the 1920s.

Our nurses and support workers are committed to empowering people to lead active, safe, and independent lives within their homes and communitiesWe provide services to more than 35,000 people, aiming to make every day a better day.Access Community Registered Nurses work in the community, carrying out social and clinical assessments, developing and overseeing support plans and mentoring and verifying the competence of our support workers.

They review the effectiveness of our Access service to ensure that we provide safe, effective care and support to our clients.Autonomous, client focused roleUtilise all your health and social skills in support ofpalliative clientsin the communityFull time, based in ChristchurchWork within the community as a Palliative Care Nurse andenable clients to remain in their homes during the end stages of lifeThis role is varied and includes symptom management, end of life care, psychosocial support, advocacy & liaising with MDT to facilitate care.The chance to utilise a whole range of skills to client's homesWe offer competitive ratesA company car to use while on duty, plus mobile phone and laptopA dynamic and supportive work environmentA supportive Nationwide team with a strong values-based cultureA passionate business that promotes diversity and inclusion that are reflective of the communities we serveRegisteredHealth Professionalwith a current practising certificate.Experience in long term conditions or medical nursing highly desirableExcellent verbal communication skills, coupled with a caring nature and the ability to connect and interact within a multi-cultural environment.Intermediate level computer and on-line information recording skills.The ability to plan and organise assignments effectively, to establish priorities and meet deadlines in a demanding, client focused environment.Have a positive, resilient, flexible and adaptable personalityA high level of interpersonal, assessment and communication skillsA current full driver's license is essentialA demonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the workplaceActively demonstrates the ability and desire to show cultural sensitivity, awareness and understanding of diversity.Join Access Community HealthlUru Àtea and join their mission to create a better day, every day for thousands of people throughout Aotearoa to live independently in their own homes and communities.

Access | Uru Atea is more than just our name, Uru Atea means "to enter space" and is our promise to deliver services in our client's space, wherever that may be.

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