Community Educator - Bay of Plenty area

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Community Educator - Bay of Plenty area

The Bay of Plenty Division of Parkinson's New Zealand is looking to employ innovative and motivated Parkinson's Community Educator(s). This is an opportunity for you to work with people with Parkinson's and their families in the Bay of Plenty area.

It is essential that you have good assessment and communication skills, and enthusiasm for working with individuals and groups. You must be able to work independently; network and liaise with clients, carers and other health professionals; be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including working outside standard hours where required.

The Bay of Plenty Division of Parkinson's New Zealand provides a friendly working environment, coupled with professional development and support systems.

This role requires:

•A Registered Health Professional with current practising certificate preferably with three years post registration experience.
•Working 27 hours per week. (We would consider a job-share position of 7 hours per week in Eastern Bay of Plenty, and 20 hours per week for Western Bay of Plenty should suitable candidates be identified)
•A reliable car and full driver's license is essential.

For more information and a copy of the job description and application form please contact Sharon Mackie, Clinical Leader, on 0800 473 4636 or CL@parkinsons.org.nz

Please send your CV with a covering letter and a completed application form to Sharon Mackie.

Postal address: Parkinson's New Zealand, PO Box 11067, Manners St, Wellington 6142.
Email: CL@parkinsons.org.nz
Applications close: 29 May 2017