(0.8FTE) Palliative Care Specialist Nurse

Nurse Maude

Christchurch
Permanent
Part-time

1 month ago

Te Mahi/About the PositionThe Nurse Maude Hospice Palliative Care Service provides specialised care and support for patients who have a life limiting illness using a multidisciplinary approach. Care is centred on the needs of patients and their families/whānau and embraces the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual elements of wellbeing - tinana, whānau, hinengaro and wairua - and aims to enhance quality of life.We have a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) Palliative Care Specialist Nurse position available.He momo/About youThe key candidate would be a registered nurse with at least 4 years post registration experience, with a keen interest in palliative care and working towards a post graduate qualification preferably, in palliative care.The successful applicant is required to have a comprehensive knowledge of palliative care and will be working alongside our multi-disciplinary hospice palliative care team and our primary palliative care district nurse providers, and general practice teams in the community.Key to this role is supporting patients to meet their goals by providing excellent palliative care in the community. The successful candidate will have good assessment skills and be able to review patients with complex needs alongside the ability to build networks and excellent relationships with key stakeholders. The role will be well supported by the Hospice Palliative Care Specialist team. A current driving licence is required.Ki te huanga/Benefits of working at Nurse MaudeAs well as joining a friendly and supportive team in a varied and rewarding role, Nurse Maude offers:

Wellbeing - The wellbeing of our staff is very important to us. We offer discounts on a range of wellbeing activities including gym memberships, massages, eye tests and glasses, mole checks and dentures
Staff Discounts - You will have access to a range of great staff discounts with our suppliers
Health Insurance- Discounted healthcare through Southern Cross
Staff Development - We encourage and support personal and professional development through study and research

Te Whakahaerenga/The OrganisationNurse Maude is a well-known and highly regarded organisation providing nursing and homecare to some of the most vulnerable in our community. Established over 120 years ago. Nurse Maude provides services to more than 40,000 people each year, delivering over a million hours of district and specialist nursing, home support services, hospice and community palliative care and allied support.Ki aro/Interested?At Nurse Maude we believe our employees are our greatest asset. If you believe in investing in your future, and share our vision, then we would love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Louisa Sullivan, Clinical Manager, Hospice Palliative Care Service on 375 4274 or

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