Clinical Needs Assessor

Permanent, part-time role (0.6 FTE, 24 hours per week)Salary band - $77,087 - $110,210 p.a pro-rata and KiwiSaverAccess to regular supervision, professional development, and peer supportHealth 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 roleOur Needs Assessment team is passionate about the community it serves and works effectively, keeping our clients' best interests at the top of our minds.In this role, you will : be joining a hardworking team and will play an important part in its successassess people who are predominantly over the age of 65 and need support because of agingassess clients in their homes and in a variety of health settings for example hospital, hospice, aged care facilitiesutilise the national assessment tool interRAI to assess and determine best outcomes for our client groupcreate a plan of care that is client centred, and goal focused including developing support packages in a holistic and culturally appropriate manner for older people who require long term support in the communityplay a key role in connecting people and their whanau with formal and informal support services to assist them to achieve their goals.Registered Health Professional with a current practicing certificateYou will have experience working with older people in either a hospital, community, or aged care environmentYou will need an excellent knowledge of community resources and services that are available to the older personIt is essential that you have a current New Zealand driver's licenceCompetent with computers and able to perform the duties listed above to a high levelSalary rangeThis role is covered by the terms and conditions of the Allied, Public Health, Scientific and Technical CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the Pay Scale, between Step 1 $77,087 and Step 8 $110,210 p.a pro-rata and the NZ Nurses Organisation Nursing and Midwifery CEA 31 March

• October
• CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the Pay Scale, between Step 1 $75,773 and Step 7 $106,739 p.a pro-rata dependent on relevant experience.Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to applyTo apply please click 'apply now'.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal byFriday, 7 November

If you have any questions about the role, please contact James Boyd

Please apply via our website.Job detailsJob Reference : Job Reference : HNZN

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