About the organisation
This employer is a leading provider of home-based healthcare and support. They support people to remain active, safe and independent in their own homes and community.
About the role
Based on the restorative model of care, your goal as a community nurse is to work holistically alongside the people you support and their families; encouraging the highest level of independence possible. This includes:
- Working autonomously in the community supporting a geographical region with a head office located in the West of Christchurch and working in Ashburton or Timaru
- Undertaking social and clinical assessments
- Developing, overseeing and regularly reviewing support plans
- Mentoring, verifying and supervising support workers
- Working closely with RN, Care Coordinator and Support Worker colleagues
- An evolving caseload, covering various contracts.
About you
- A wonderful communicator – able to develop trust and relationships easily – with clients, family members, key referrer organisations and colleagues
- You’ll enjoy autonomy and working independently but naturally, want to contribute to the team and work closely with others
- Adaptable and flexible. Whilst the days and hours are set, you’ll find that no two days are the same
- Well-organised with excellent time management skills, yet able to change priorities and adapt the schedule with ease
- Technically savvy - you'll be working online and offline remotely with a laptop and phone while on the go
- Full Driver’s License
What’s in it for you?
- Stable hours
- Hourly rate plus use of a vehicle for work use (including getting to and from work – a real benefit if you live rurally)
These rates have just increased due to collective employment negotiations.
- Professional development opportunities
- Structured and comprehensive training and induction
- On-site parking
LANZ has 70+ vacancies
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