Who are we | Ko wai mātou
NZCL (part of NZ Health Group) is an organisation dedicated to supporting people with disabilities in New Zealand. Our Disability Support Services reflect our belief that all New Zealanders deserve to live fully, have equal opportunities, and achieve their ambitions.
Our values of respect support and excellence are central to everything we do at NZCL. They shape and drive our behavior along with our relationships with colleagues, partners, stakeholders and of course the people we support and their whānau.
Our values | Whakamaua kia tina
New Zealand Health Group's values: Kai Whakaute - We act with Care, Respect and Empathy, Kai Huhuatanga - We strive for Excellence and Quality and Kai Whanaungatanga - We act in Partnership, are fundamental to everything we do .
Why Us | He aha ai mātou?
Join us, as we are serious about our purpose of Pae Ora mō Tātau Katoa (Achieving Equitable Wellbeing for Everyone). We do this by delivering high-quality, accessible and culturally safe services across Aotearoa. Jump on board our waka as we journey towards Pae Ora.
- Mentorship program
- You'll be part of a supportive and dedicated team, passionate about the services we provide
- Company car, laptop and work phone
- A satisfying role that really does make a difference in people's lives
- Online Learning Platform
- Discounted health insurance
About The Role | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga
We currently require an experienced Registered Nurse with an interest in the disability sector/community health, to support our dedicated services for people with a range of disabilities, who live in our supported living homes.
This role is about providing comprehensive and holistic support for people that maximises their wellness and independence, whether they access our services on a full-time basis or for respite. Experience working in Mental Health or with behaviors that challenge, would be an advantage.
We are looking for a dynamic person who is passionate about establishing and delivering high quality individualized support to disabled people, whilst working as part of a wider NZCL team.
This role is a permanent position working 32 hours per week with some On Call that is based out of our Levin/Palmerston North office.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Promote health and wellbeing with the people we support, their family/whanau and staff to optimize people's quality of life!
- Provide support to ensure timely access to health services, including primary care and specialist services.
- Being the clinical interface between the District Health Board (DHB) Clinical Specialists and Primary Care and to advocate for the optimum level of access to health services and treatment for people with a disability.
- Early identification of health issues that may impact negatively on people's quality of life.
- Proactively identify interventions to reduce negative experiences for the people we support and our staff.
- Active involvement in health and wellbeing service plan reviews
What you will bring | Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:
- To be a Registered Nurse with a current practising certificate
- Proven experience in the health/disability sector
- Willingness to maintain and update nursing skills and knowledge.
- Have a clear Police check enabling you to work with vulnerable adults.
- Have an excellent knowledge and understanding of nursing principles and a vision of what can be achieved in the community for the people we support.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated excellence in the provision of holistic care.
- Full drivers licence
- We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our clients, and their whanau/families and communities.
Please apply online with your CV and Cover Letter today!
Applications Close | Te katinga o tēnei whai tūranga: 9 February 2025 at 5pm
Only suitable candidates will be contacted for interview and applications will be reviewed as they are received, therefore resulting in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.
Please note: You must be a citizen or resident of this country to apply, and currently registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
