Jobs in Northland: Clinical Leader for Palliative Care Unit

HOSPICE KAIPARA INC requires a Clincial Leader for our Palliative Care Unit in the Kaipara District

This is a 0.8 FTE position

Fixed term for one year

Office located at Dargaville Hospital, Dargaville, Northland.

Primary functions of the position are to:

• Lead and promote the philosophy of Hospice
• Lead and be part of a team to manage and deliver a flexible and high quality Palliatve Care service to the Kaipara Community in partnership with clients and their families
• Lead the robust planning for patient care which will involve co-ordinating and working closely with other providers in Kaipara to achieve high quality continuous service delivery, with a view to working towards a 24/7 service
• Ensure efficient management of equipment and resources

We are looking for a registered nurse with community palliative care experience or similar. A recognised postgraduate qualification (or equivalent) in Palliative Care would be an advantage or a commitment to postgraduate study, if necessary. An understanding of, and commitment to, the multidisciplinary team approach to patient care is essential.

If you think you would like to be part of Hospice Kaipara in this Clinical Lead position please forward a covering letter and CV to our Chairperson, Dale Schick, at
office.hki@xtra.co.nz
by Wednesday 3 September 2014.

A job description is available on request