Provide clinical expertise & consultancy for palliative patients. Opportunity to influence & innovate within a well-regarded palliative care service.

About the Organisation

• Our client has been at the heart of providing exceptional Palliative Care services to those living with terminal or life limiting illnesses for nearly 50 years. 
• They are unique in that the Hospital Palliative Care team is based out of the Hospital, but directly employed by the local Hospice, allowing for a consultative and collaborative approach across services.  
• This integration fosters a consultative approach, allowing collaboration across hospital teams while bringing a hospice ethos to care delivery.

About the Job
0.8 FTE, 32 hours (across 4 days) per week. Based in the Hospital Palliative Care Team, supported by two Clinical Nurse Specialists and a Senior Medical Officer. Play a pivotal role in delivering consultative palliative care services. Key responsibilities include:

• Support and mentor hospital teams through education, clinical leadership, and collaborative care planning.
• Provide advanced clinical expertise and consultancy for patients with palliative care needs.
• Offer comprehensive assessments, care planning, and evidence-based interventions to enhance patient outcomes and reduce inequalities in access.
• Support and mentor hospital teams through education, clinical leadership, and collaborative care planning.
• Contribute to clinical governance and represent palliative care at various leadership forums.
• Act as an advocate for patients and their families/whānau while upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and promoting cultural safety.

About You
You are a compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner who thrives in a consultative and collaborative environment. You bring:

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand in the Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice.
• Passion for and experience in palliative care (specialist palliative care experience is highly desirable).
• Advanced clinical skills, including comprehensive assessment and diagnostic reasoning.
• Proven ability to mentor, lead, and educate across diverse teams.
• A commitment to collaboration, cultural safety, and person-centered care.

Benefits
In addition to competitive remuneration ($136,164 - $162,027) aligned with the SECA you will enjoy:

• Dedicated non-clinical time and a dedicated workspace for focused work away from clinical duties.
• A generous professional development allowance to support your growth and education.
• Integration into a supportive hospice leadership team and access to interdisciplinary forums, such as clinical governance and prescriber meetings.
• The opportunity to work in a consultative, multidisciplinary team that values collaboration and education.
• The opportunity to influence and innovate within a well-regarded palliative care service.

APPLY NOW If you are ready to make a difference in palliative care and join a team dedicated to delivering compassionate, integrated care please apply via the APPLY NOW link.

For a copy of the position description or to ask any questions, please contact Jeanette Rendle, Director RWR Health Lower North Island ph 027 705 7079.

JOB REFERENCE #1566130