Needs Assessor and Service Coordinator, Adult Rehabilitation and Health of Older People

Needs Assessor and Service Coordinator, Adult Rehabilitation and Health of Older People Needs Assessor and Service Coordinator, Adult Rehabilitation and Health of Older People Opportunity to make an impact on the health of our community in Counties Manukau Permanent, Part-Time (0.7FTE) Role Available! Our Organisation: Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park. We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealands national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. About the role: If you are an Allied Health or nursing professional and have an interest in working with older people and general rehabilitation, this may be the role for you. We have an opportunity for a registered health professional to join our Needs assessor and Service Co-ordinator (NASC) team. The NASC team, work with patients admitted to our Health of Older People or Neuro rehab wards. This role would suit a Registered Health Professional who is looking for a change while continuing to use your clinical assessment skills and training. This important role forms part of the multidisciplinary team and primarily involves assessing the needs of Older People over 65, and at times people under 65. You will be working with patients and family/whanau carrying out specialist assessments using the interRAI assessment tool to develop personalised support plans to ensure a safe and effective discharge from hospital to their own homes or other community living settings. This role you will be proactive in identifying patients that require needs assessment, working closely with the wider team. Your communication style will be clear with excellent written and verbal communication and able to work effectively in a team environment. In this role you will have the support of the interdisciplinary team and supervision provided by senior colleagues, and will receive a comprehensive orientation. NZ Registered Health Professional with a current Annual Practising Certificate and Professional body registration such as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or Social Worker Comprehensive clinical assessment skills Excellent verbal and written communication and computer skills. 2 years experience working in a multi-professional, inter-disciplinary health or disability related environment Be able to meet the demands of a fast-paced health environment. interRAI assessment trained Working with the elderly in a hospital or community setting. What we offer: Support with interRAI training Opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment North Island - Auckland - South & East Auckland #J-18808-Ljbffr