Palliative Care Specialist | Fixed Term, Part Time"Ko nga tangata, te matua mahi - Putting people at the heartof all we do" Are you a compassionate and experienced medical professionalwith expertise in palliative care? Do you have a passion for providinghigh-quality end-of-life care to patients and their families? If so, we have anexciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Senior Palliative CareSpecialist on the stunning West Coast of New Zealand.
Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-dayrunning of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered atlocal, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and districtoffices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.
Mo te tunga | About the role
Our Palliative Care team are dedicated to delivering exceptional care andsupport to patients facing life-limiting illnesses. Our multidisciplinary teamis committed to providing holistic, patient-centered care that focuses onrelieving suffering and improving quality of life. We are looking an SMO thatwill provide support to the West Coast, in a 12 months, fixed term, Part Timecapacity (0.3 FTE).
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will provide expert palliative care consultation and management to patients withadvanced illness who are resident on the West Coast, working in partnershipwith the specialist palliative care team in Waitata Canterbury.
Collaborate with the local palliative care nurses and the wider, multidisciplinaryteam (including primary providers and hospital clinicians) to develop andimplement individualised care plans. Offer support and guidance to patients, families, and caregivers regardingtreatment options, symptom management, and end-of-life care decisions. Assist with developing and running educational initiatives for healthcareprofessionals and community outreach programs to raise both skills and awarenessin palliative care.
Contribute to quality improvement projects, research activities to advancepalliative care provision on the West Coast and ensure sustainability ofservice into the future.
Requirements: -Specialist qualification in Palliative Medicine.
-Current registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
About Us: Our Culture: What matters to us Ko nga tangata, te matua mahi | Putting people at the heartof all we do
Health is ultimately all about people. What's importantaround here is the way we care for and respect others, the responsibility takenfor delivering outcomes, and going about our work with integrity.
Belonging Here Being part of the Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, ourpeople enjoy access to, flexible working arrangements and a genuine and ongoingfocus on career development.
Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand believes that diversity andinclusion is key to ensure we deliver the best care for our diverse population.As an organisation we are inclusive and equal opportunity employer thatwelcomes and respects everyone.
Join us in our mission to provide exceptional patient care,advance medical knowledge, and improve healthcare outcomes.
Apply online, or to find out more information, pleasecontact Amy Walker– Recruitment Specialist Email:******
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