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Social Worker - 15 - 20 hours per week
North Haven Hospice is a diverse, innovative organisation providing a range of health and social support services to palliative care patients and their families/whanau in the Whangarei District and wider Northland region. Our patients are people of all ages, from infants through to the elderly, who have a range of terminal illnesses.
We are looking to create a dedicated part time Social Work position to work with patients and families both at the Hospice In patient unit in Tikipunga and in the community. You will enjoy working in a challenging but rewarding environment and being part of a values based multi disciplinary team, committed to the provision of Specialist Palliative Care and liaising with other agencies.
You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification and have had a minimum of 2 years experience; preferably in a health related sector. A Class B driver’s license is essential.
For further information and a job description please contact Shirl Ruka, Administrator on 09 437-3355 or email shirleyr@northhavenhospice.org.nz
Applications close Tuesday 29 August at 4.30pm.
Experienced Palliative Care Nurse - 0.8 FTE Rostered Shifts - IPU
We are seeking a highly motivated nurse who has a passion for palliative care to work in our In Patient Unit. North Haven Hospice is the specialist hospice centre for Whangarei and the wider Northland region.
You will value teamwork and the contribution of the multidisciplinary team. You will have a minimum of two years experience either in a hospice or haematology/oncology or community nursing setting, and be willing to undertake ongoing education in palliative care. Financial assistance provided.
For further information and a job description please contact Shirl Ruka, Administrator on 09 437-3355 or email shirleyr@northhavenhospice.org.nz
North Haven Hospice values are:
Comfort, Dignity, Respect, Teamwork, Stewardship, Service with Excellence
Registered Nurses - day, evening, and night shifts
Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a supportive team environment with high staff:patient ratios? Waipuna Hospice has vacancies for Registered Nurses to work rostered and relief duties in their 9 bed Inpatient unit.
Although an advantage, experience in palliative care is not essential as a comprehensive orientation and training package is provided with on-going support to assist with professional development. If you want to work in an environment in which patients and families are the focus of care and professional development is encouraged please contact Rachel Whaanga on 07 552 6893, email rachel@waipuna-hospice.co.nz or alternatively go to our website www.waipuna-hospice.co.nz for a position description and application form.
Palliative Care Nurse (hours negotiable full time/part time) - Whakatane
Hospice Eastern Bay of Plenty provides a community-based palliative care service to the Eastern Bay of Plenty. It is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse to replace one of its existing staff members. This role also includes shared on-call duties for week nights and weekends. This position is suited to mothers who need flexible working conditions to suit their busy lifestyle and enjoy the benefits of working in a small, friendly, supportive team environment.
The applicant will be energetic, flexible, and motivated and the type of person who intuitively knows how to respond to a variety of situations. Their communication style needs to be clear, open, and friendly with the ability to relate well with clients and other health professionals. The successful candidate will have a clear commitment to patient-centred holistic care in accordance with the hospice philosophy guidelines.
An understanding of palliative care, comprehensive assessment skills, and the ability to advise on symptom management are key components of this complex and challenging role. Liaising with other health providers is an integral part of this role and is essential for patients' smooth transition between primary, secondary, and tertiary services.
The successful applicant will be a registered general or comprehensive nurse with experience or an interest in palliative care. Remuneration will be based on experience and Hospice EBOP is open to this being a developmental role. There is an expectation that post graduate studies in palliative care will have been undertaken or will be started as part of this role.
The Eastern Bay of Plenty encompasses the settlements of Opotiki, Kawerau, Whakatane, and surrounding districts. Close to magnificent beaches, lakes, and rivers, this area offers a superb lifestyle choice all within wasy travelling distance of Tauranga, Rotorua, and Taupo.
Please phone Andrea on 07 307 2244 for an information package or email her on andrea.davis@hospiceebop.org.nz. Closing date 11 September 2008
Community Palliative Care Registered Nurse
Are you able to work rostered daytime duties plus some on-call hours caring for and supporting families and patients in their homes? Do you want to work in a supportive team environment where there is a strong focus on patients and families? Ideally, the successful applicants will have experience in either community or palliative care settings. However, if you have a burning desire to work in palliative care, we give consideration to candidates who demonstrate an ability to work autonomously, make decisions under pressure and are resilient in the face of unpredictable and challenging circumstances.
Inpatient Unit Nurse
Are you looking for the chance to experience 'Nursing as Nursing should be'? Our high staff patient ratios allow you to provide the quality of professional care that you want to give, with time to attend to the extras for patients that make all the difference. We currently have vacancies for Registered Nurses to work rostered and relief duties in our 14 bed in-patient unit. Experience in palliative care, whilst advantageous is not essential as a comprehensive orientation and training package is provided with on-going support to assist with professional development. We welcome applications from new graduates who have a desire to develop their career in palliative care.
If you are looking for a supportive team environment in which families are the focus of care and professional development is encouraged and valued, don't delay in contacting Jane Banfield our HR Advisor on 09 486 1688 or email hr@nshospice.org.nz or Carey Fletcher, Clinical Manager 09 486 1688 ext 743 email careyf@nshospice.org.nz
Palliative Care Specialist/Medical Director
An exciting co-appointment opportunity exists for a suitably qualified Medical Specialist to lead the medical service at Waipuna Hospice and to provide consultancy advice and education for Physician colleagues at the Bay of Plenty District Health Board.
Waipuna Hospice is the sole provider of community palliative care in the rapidly growing Western Bay of Plenty and just completed an expansion to increase its services to a 12 bed inpatient unit.
This position would be a co-appointment working 0.7 FTE at Waipuna Hospice and 0.3 FTE for the Bay of Plenty District Health Board based at Tauranga Hospital.
You will have the opportunity to:
Essential Qualifications/Experience:
A competitive remuneration package is offered and assistance with some relocation and associated costs.
Please contact Richard Thurlow, Chief Executive Officer, Waipuna Hospice, 43 Te Puna Station Road, RD 6, Tauranga, New Zealand.
Phone: + 64 7 552 4380
email: richard.thurlow@waipuna-hospice.co.nz
Website: www.waipuna-hospice.co.nz
Registered Nurse vacancies - Hospice Community Team
Experienced registered nurses are required to work part time in the Community. Hospice/palliative care experience and/or district nursing preferred.
Applicants must have:
Please apply in writing with CV to:
Heather Brown, CNL, PO Box 4284, Wanganui or email cnlhospicew@hotmail.com
Permanent, full time
Our Palliative Care team at Counties Manukau District Health Board is looking for a suitably qualified Consultant to join their multidisciplinary team.
This role will be based at Middlemore Hospital as well as working within the community units at Pukekohe and Waiuku. Our passionate team aims to provide excellent care to the community of South Auckland which has a diverse and growing population of 450,000.
Registration with the NZ Medical Council as a palliative medicine specialist is essential.
For more information please contact Willem Landman wlandman@middlemore.co.nz 0064 21 945 536 or Janine Cochrane on 0064 21 824 908, janine.cochrane@middlemore.co.nz. Applications can be made via www.aucklandhealthcareers.co.nz/cmdhb.