Te Mahi/The Role…
Our nursing team, in collaboration with the wider MDT, deliver exceptional palliative care services to our patients and whānau throughout the communities of South and Southeast Auckland. We offer specialised palliative care both onsite at Tōtara Hub (Inpatient unit, Outpatient clinics, Te Puna ora o Tōtara) and in the community.
Tōtara Hospice adopts a holistic assessment and care planning program that is underpinned by a Te Whare Tapa Whā framework where the team collaborates in partnership with the patient and whānau. This wrap-around care ensures patients live their last years of life well and enables you to find joy in your work.
Ngā awhina mōku /Benefits for you...
- A VERY EXCITING and 100% unique TO US employee insurance benefit package!! We believe we are the first not-for-profit organisation in the healthcare sector in NZ to offer this enhancement to our permanent staff members!
- Comfortable patient load. For example, in our IPU our rosters allow for 1 nurse to every 4 patients
- Access to monthly Professional Supervision. Completely confidential and AT NO COST TO YOU!
- Tailored orientation plans specific to you and your needs and goals
- Individualised education packages, including study leave, tertiary training and development pathways that will support your progression into senior nursing positions along with support to submit PDRP portfolios
- Ample FREE PARKING on-site at Tōtara Hub
- In a smoke-free environment, enjoy your break in either our beautiful gardens, in the modern and comfortable lunchroom or visit our on-site café serving Jack’s coffee and delicious food to fuel you for the day
Ngā pūkenga e hiahiatia/What we would like to see from you…
- A current New Zealand Enrolled Nurse Practicing Certificate
- Must be able to commit to a rotating 24/7 roster
- Must be flexible working between IPU and within the community
- Full, clean NZ Driver’s Licence
- Palliative care/chronic long-term conditions experience is desired but not essential as we have a supportive senior nursing team, including 2 dedicated Clinical Nurse Educators, to guide you through your orientation and learning periods
- Full New Zealand working rights
Kamapene/About the organisation...
Since 1981, Totara Hospice has been at the forefront of delivering advanced palliative care services to the communities of South and Southeast Auckland. We take great pride in fostering an inclusive environment and actively championing and celebrating diversities. We are committed to ensuring safe and holistic care for everyone. Our staff undergo bicultural competency education facilitated by Empowering Change to ensure we honour the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our service delivery. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. A proud supporter of Pride Pledge, we strive to create an authentically safe and inclusive environment for our rainbow communities.
Ngā pārongo whakauru | How to apply - Here’s how!
If you are searching for a rewarding career in healthcare where you can make a difference by just doing your best, please APPLY now. Remember to include an updated copy of your CV and a cover letter explaining why you want to work for Tōtara Hospice and why you are the most suitable candidate for the job. Applications close 29 September 2024.
We are not currently taking any CVs from recruitment agencies. Thank you for understanding.
Only applicants already residing and eligible to work permanently in New Zealand will be considered for this position.
Tōtara Hospice as an organisation does not conscientiously object to anyone accessing their rights under the End-of-Life Choices Act that passed into law on November 7th 2021. Our focus will remain, as it always has been, on delivering to the needs of our patients and whānau. We respect and support patients who choose this option!
