Community Palliative Care Nurse
RWR Health JobAdder ·www.rwrhealth.com
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We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Community Palliative Care Nurse to deliver specialist palliative care to patients and whānau across the Wellington region. You can be based in Newtown or Porirua.
This is a highly rewarding community based role where you will provide and coordinate specialist palliative care in patients' homes - supporting them and their whānau through all stages of illness, including bereavement. You'll work autonomously while being closely connected to a supportive multidisciplinary team.
Key responsibilities include:
You'll be joining an organisation where:
Apply now, or contact Jeanette Rendle, Agency Director, RWR Health on phone 027 705 7079
This is a highly rewarding community based role where you will provide and coordinate specialist palliative care in patients' homes - supporting them and their whānau through all stages of illness, including bereavement. You'll work autonomously while being closely connected to a supportive multidisciplinary team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assessing patient and whānau needs and coordinating care
- Delivering specialist palliative nursing care in the community
- Providing advice, education and support to patients, carers and other health professionals
- Working collaboratively with GPs, specialists and community providers
- Supporting patient-centred decision making and care planning
- Maintaining accurate clinical documentation (PalCare)
- Registered Nurse with a current APC
- Strong experience in palliative care, oncology or community nursing
- Confident working autonomously in the community
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Calm, adaptable and solutions-focused
- Committed to culturally safe practice and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles
- Full NZ driver's licence
You'll be joining an organisation where:
- People genuinely care - for patients, whānau and each other
- Your work has real meaning and impact
- There are opportunities to grow your skills in specialist palliative care
- You are supported to deliver high-quality, holistic care
Apply now, or contact Jeanette Rendle, Agency Director, RWR Health on phone 027 705 7079
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Who is hiring for the Community Palliative Care Nurse role?
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Where is the Community Palliative Care Nurse job located?
The Community Palliative Care Nurse role with RWR Health JobAdder is based in Wellington, NZ.
What does the Community Palliative Care Nurse role pay?
RWR Health JobAdder lists the Community Palliative Care Nurse role at NZD 87,022–96,689 per year.
Is the Community Palliative Care Nurse role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at RWR Health JobAdder.
What experience level is the Community Palliative Care Nurse role?
The Community Palliative Care Nurse position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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