Nau mai, haere mai ki Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki

Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community

Te Kaupapa – Mission

Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.

We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.

Taranaki - A place like no other

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

For further information on our international recruitment and what we offer Click here and find out how to make a difference somewhere different.

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

· A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department

· Access to clinical training and education

· Up to date facilities, Have a look at

·  Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml

· Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams

· Professional development

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

An exciting career opportunity has become available for a highly motivated and experienced person who will take a lead role in the coordination of short term home based support services for home help, meals on wheels and personal care services. The Integrated Services Assessor will, as required coordinate, implement and review packages of supports to ensure that people’s needs continue to be met. Where the client needs longer term care the Integrated Services Assessor will work alongside the Clinical Assessors, Care Managers and Team Leader Community Support Services to ensure that continuity of service and care is maintained where possible. Working within the Community Services Group, you will liaise with clinicians in the hospital environment and services in the community. You will be responsible for building partnerships and maintaining strong relationships.

This position if a 1.0 FTE, Job sharing would be considered for the right applicants. 

Please click here to view the job description

Moū - About you

 To be successful for this role you will:

• Hold a minimum of a level 4 qualification in health, allied or other relevant discipline
• Have strong cultural awareness and commitment to implement strategies and services that are responsive to the needs of Maori and other high needs populations
• Have clinical experience
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Be confident in the application of policy and process.
• Have high levels of computer literacy and ideally a knowledge of the InterRAI assessment tool
• Be committed to on-going quality improvement and high levels of service user and partner satisfaction.

Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?

If you want to make an application click on "Apply Online" from within this page.

For further information, please contact Suzanne Mortensen on Email: Suzanne.Mortensen@tdhb.org.nz evidence recommends to insert a person’s name to be more personable]

Applications Close Wednesday 16 October

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together, we will succeed