Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care
Based in Whakatane
1 FTE

We have a skilled team who are committed to delivering optimum care for both patients and their families / whanau. This Nurse Practitioner role further extends our reach by providing advanced clinical expertise and leadership across community settings. This is an opportunity to use your skills, knowledge and passion to further refine and develop our palliative care services. Our diverse urban and rural region is unique and offers opportunities for both individual and professional development.

People make a choice to live in the Eastern Bay of Plenty for many reasons, including lifestyle, climate, outdoor pursuits, and close proximity to other main centers/regions.

If you have reached the point in your own development as a nursing professional, where you feel you want to make a real difference, then this position offers you that opportunity. Your skills and knowledge will be particularly valued here at Hospice EBOP. 
 
​Days and hours are negotiable.
 
If you want to know more, we’d love to hear from you. 
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Email: Pare Corkran, clinicalleader@hospiceebop.org.nz
Phone: 07 307 2244

 

Registered Nurse

Based in Whakatane

0.4 - 1 FTE. Days and hours are negotiable

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in this role you will be managing and coordinating the palliative care of up to 25 community patients in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, whilst supporting the Clinical Services Manager. Making daily calls to patients and visiting when necessary to those with complex care requirements. Liaising with patient’s GP practices, Allied Health, carers, family/whanau and colleagues to ensure the best care is provided to each patient.

Study leave support can be made available for the right candidate to complete palliative care qualifications.

Hours of work are from 0800 – 1630 Monday – Friday plus an on-call roster. On call requires answering phone calls from 1630 – 2245 weekdays and 0715 – 10.45pm weekends with emergency call outs before 2000hrs if necessary.

This role is a permanent position and number of days/hours are negotiable. 

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

• Has an interest in palliative care

• A holistic approach to patient and family/whanau care

• Excellent communication and patient assessment skills

• Shows compassion, respect and integrity

• Ability to work independently and enjoy being part of a supportive and collaborative team

• Strives for excellence in all aspects of their role

• Current NZ nursing Annual Practising Certificate

• Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

 HOW TO APPLY?
If this sounds like you and you’re interested in joining our team, please download and complete an application form and return this with a copy of your CV to clinicalleader@hospiceebop.org.nz. Click here to view the job description.

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Alternatively, please email clinicalleader@hospiceebop.org.nz or phone Pare Corkran on 

07 307 2244 to discuss palliative care nursing opportunities.

Clinical Nurse Specialist – Palliative Care

Based in Whakatane

0.4 - 1 FTE. Days and hours are negotiable

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We are seeking an experienced Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist with a passion for the provision of integrated community palliative care and education.

• To provide an in-reach / liaison service to Aged Residential Care (ARC) facilities to support the delivery of best practice palliative care for Hospice EBOP patients 

• To provide ongoing clinical care / support to HEBOP patients in ARC facilities

• To coordinate and deliver Hospice New Zealand (HNZ) Fundamentals of Palliative Care Program and HNZ Syringe Driver Competency Program to ARC facilities and generalist palliative care providers

• To provide coaching and mentoring to staff in ARC facilities across the region to support the delivery of quality palliative care to residents and their families /whanau

• To promote and encourage a learning environment within Hospice EBOP clinical team, facilitating and coordinating responsive and comprehensive learning opportunities

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

• 5+ years’ experience in, and sound knowledge of, specialist palliative care

• Relevant post graduate qualifications in palliative care (minimum: Postgraduate certificate, working on Postgraduate diploma)

• Advanced patient assessment skills

• Advanced communication skills

• Ability to work independently in the community

• Passion for education delivery

People make a choice to live in the Eastern Bay of Plenty for many reasons, including lifestyle, climate, outdoor pursuits, and proximity to other main centres/regions.

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If you have reached the point in your own development as a nursing professional, where you feel you want to make a real difference, then this position offers you that opportunity. Your skills and knowledge will be particularly valued here at Hospice EBOP and opportunities exist for career progression. 

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Click here to view the job description

This is a permanent position up to 1 FTE. Days and hours are negotiable.

If you want to know more, we’d love to hear from you. 

Email: Pare Corkran, clinicalleader@hospiceebop.org.nz
Phone: 07 307 2244

Social Worker
Based in Whakatane
0.6 FTE. Days and hours are negotiable

There is an opportunity for a suitably qualified Social Worker who is a member of a professional Social work body to join our clinical team at Hospice eastern Bay of Plenty.
The person we are looking for will be a team player, have excellent interpersonal skills and an empathetic manner. A back ground in the delivery of community based social work services is desirable.

*A current drivers license is essential.
*The role requires 24 hours of work per week (0.6 FTE) which can be worked at a time that is suitable to the employee and employer.
*Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

HOW TO APPLY
For more information, a copy of the position description and to make your application please contact Peter Bassett on 07 307 2244 or email your CV through to peter@hospiceebop.org.nz

Chaplain and Grief Support Coordinator
Based in Whakatane
0.4 FTE. Days and hours are negotiable

We have a new opportunity at Hospice Eastern Bop for a Chaplain/Grief Support Coordinator. The person we are seeking will be qualified and or experienced in spiritual and pastoral care and counselling, be empathetic and understand the grief process. They will also be an excellent communicator who is easily able to establish a connection with patients and their family/whanau.
This role is 16 hours per week and can be worked at a time that is agreed between the employee and employer.

*A current drivers license is essential.
*The role requires 16 hours of work per week (0.4 FTE) which can be worked at a time that is suitable to the employee and employer.
*Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

HOW TO APPLY
For more information, a copy of the position description and to make your application please contact Peter Bassett on 07 307 2244 or email your CV through to peter@hospiceebop.org.nz

Palliative Medicine Specialist 
Based in Whakatane
0.4 FTE. Days and hours are negotiable

Hospice Eastern Bop is looking for a Palliative Medicine Specialist to provide contracted Pallative Medicine Specialist services on site for up to 2 days per week.
Hospice Eastern Bay of Plenty is a Te Whatu Ora funded Nurse led specialist Palliative Care service  based in WHAKATANE.
The Eastern BOP is a large geographical area with a population of 50,000 people half of whom are Māori.
The services we seek are firstly Specialist assessment and management of patients in the community and secondly appropriate clinical leadership and advice to the existing nursing team and family support services.
Additionally the role will provide specialist palliative care advice to external health professionals such as General Practitioners.
 
We recognise that those interested will most likely need to travel from outside the Bay of Plenty region to deliver these services. Travel and accommodation costs will be covered.

*A current drivers license is essential.
*The role requires 16 hours of work per week (0.4 FTE) which can be worked at a time that is suitable to the employee and employer.
*Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

HOW TO APPLY
For more information, a copy of the position description and to make your application please contact Peter Bassett on 021 814 402 or email your CV through to peter@hospiceebop.org.nz

Volunteer Coordinator

Based in Whakatane
0.4 FTE. Days and hours are negotiable
 

Hospice EBOP are looking for a personable, vibrant and forward-thinking Volunteer Coordinator to manage our volunteers in order to meet current and future needs of the organisation.

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The role will require recruitment of future volunteers, holding volunteer orientation programmes and placing volunteers into appropriate volunteer teams. You’ll also be required to coordinate our registered volunteers through regular training sessions, social occasions, and events, ensuring volunteers add value to HEBOP and feel valued for their contributions.

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You will be required to support volunteers, with the exception of shop volunteers, and support department managers with their volunteer teams.

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You will also be required to ensure appropriate task allocation and contribution, and the health and safety of volunteers, especially those working with patients in their homes.

*A current drivers license is essential.
*The role requires 16 hours of work per week (0.4 FTE) which can be worked at a time that is suitable to the employee and employer.
*Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

HOW TO APPLY
For more information, a copy of the position description and to make your application please contact Peter Bassett on 021 814 402 or email your CV through to peter@hospiceebop.org.nz