Palliative Care Education Facilitator
North Haven Hospice, Whangarei, 0.5FTE (20 hours per week)
This exciting new role will be based at North Haven Hospice. The role will have two main objectives:
One:
To help build the capacity and capability of the generalist health and support services within the Whangarei and Kaipara area to enable them to respond better to palliative care need. This will be done through:
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Developing and maintaining education relationships with generalist palliative care providers within the designated area.
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Actively participating in the preparation of a palliative care education plan for Northland in collaboration with other education providers/facilitators
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Identifying education needs within the Whangarei/Kaipara areas and then facilitating/ preparing appropriate teaching sessions, delivering and evaluating these sessions.
Two:
To plan and co-ordinate the delivery of an internal education programme for members of the North Haven Hospice team.
This appointment would suit an experienced palliative nurse who has a thorough understanding of palliative care principles and philosophy. Ideally they would hold a minimum of a Post-Graduate Certificate in Palliative Nursing. They would be able to work closely with all members of the wider interdisciplinary team and the smaller North Haven team, have well developed communication skills (both oral and written). Some experience with adult teaching is preferred. A good working knowledge of computers and MS Suites would be advantageous.
To view the job description please email
shirleyr@northhavenhospice.org.nz
Please forward a covering letter and CV to General Manager, North Haven Hospice, P O Box 7050, Whangarei. Applications close 5pm Monday 05 January 2009.
Registered Nurses
Are you seeking job satisfaction, a change of focus, and the challenge of working in the Palliative Care Specialty with a fantastic team environment?
You must have at least two years Post Graduate nursing work experience and be willing to undertake further learning in this specialty area. Financial assistance provided.
We have vacancies for registered nurses to work a variety of shifts or in the community.
For further information and a job description please contact Bev Turvey, Clinical Team Co-ordinator on 09 437-3355 or email bevt@northhavenhospice.org.nz.
North Haven Hospice
P O Box 7050, Tikipunga, Whangarei
Applications close 12th January 2009 at 4pm