Permanent Part Time up to 0.8 FTE

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Allied Health team as a Clinical Needs Assessor at Dunstan Hospital.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated Clinical Needs Assessor predominantly based in the community. The applicant must be a qualified, registered Allied Health Professional or Nurse with a current practicing certificate and New Zealand driver’s license.

The role involves assessing client’s health and social needs using the interRAI assessment tool, creating a care plan that is client centered, and goal focused. This includes developing multi-agency care packages to support and maintain the health of primarily older people in our region.

The successful applicant will require exceptional interviewing, assessment, and problem-solving skills. You will have high standards of professional practice and the ability to work in a rural interdisciplinary setting.

Ideally you will have experience working with older people in either a hospital, community, or an aged care environment. Previous experience with the use of interRAI is preferred but not essential. Training in interRAI is available and on-going support is provided. The interRAI assessment tool is electronic, so excellent computer skills are essential.

Our Clinical Needs Assessment service covers the Central Otago and the Queenstown Lakes areas. There is a possibility for the successful applicant to be geographically focused in the Wānaka area.

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Please email for the Position Description and an Application Form

Please apply with an application form, cover letter and CV (including 2 referees) by email to the HR Administrator.

Applications close: Wednesday 26th November