Clinical Needs Assessor Needs Assessment Service Coordination (NASC) Team
Southland Hospital
About the opportunity
Providing care plans and pathways to independence is at the heart of what we do. In this role, you will be working with older people and those under 65 years with long-term chronic health issues throughout the community.
Our Clinical Needs Assessors aim to help restore clients’ independence in the home setting based on the Restorative model of care.
Our Clinical Needs Assessors complete a range of electronic assessments with clients and work alongside family / whanau to ensure the best outcomes for clients.
About you
You will be a registered health professional, with a current annual practicing certificate (APC). Our Clinical Needs Assessors need to have strong organisation and time management skills.
In order to be successful in this role, you will also need to demonstrate the following :
Previous use of interRAI is preferred, but not essential as training can be provided.
Why Southern?
Invercargill gives you everything you’d want from a city hospital, with a modern work environment, interesting work and a range of specialties, but there’s a small hospital with collegial feel to it.
You’ll be on first-name terms with all the staff, including the doctors. Invercargill is a lovely city for families, with affordable housing and excellent education and adventure opportunities.
Surrounded by beautiful scenery many of New Zealand’s major tourist destinations, (ski fields, national parks, vineyards) and hidden treasures are on Southlands doorstep.
Life is easy without a major commute. And you’ll get free onsite parking. Check out : .
