Whānau Support Service – Navigator/Social Worker

REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER/WHĀNAU NAVIGATOR

Hospice Whanganui is excited about our new and innovative specialized palliative care services, and we are looking to grow our team! If you’re passionate about supporting patients and their whānau/families to lead a quality life, we want to hear from you! Our organization is underpinned by values that foster a great place to work.

About Hospice Whanganui

We are a patient/whānau-led service that operates 24/7, providing specialised palliative care across the Whanganui, Waimarino, and South Taranaki regions. What sets us apart is our nurse-led, hybrid model of practice that enables us to be agile and responsive to the evolving needs of our communities. Whether patients are at home, in hospital, in a facility, or in our inpatient unit, we provide compassionate, expert care where they choose to be.

When facing difficult times, our patients and their whānau deserve care that is both compassionate and professional. Our experienced, specialised palliative team—comprising Medical Officers, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, HCA’s, and Whānau Support staff—offers comfort, relief, and expert care when it is needed most.

This role is fundamental to bringing whānau and services together. You will be proactive and lead challenging conversations. You will be confident to facilitate whānau hui, planning and be an integral part of the interdisciplinary team. You will also work closely with GP teams, aged care facilities, Māori health providers, the hospital team, government agencies, home-based care providers, social work services, counsellors, and other community services. This can be a fast-paced role that changes daily to meet patient/whānau needs. Time management and analytical skills is essential. This is a full-time position for either a registered social worker or an experienced Whānau Navigator in the health and social sectors.

The successful applicant will:

· Passionate about holistic care

· Keen to work primarily in a community-setting, supported by a small in-patient facility

· Flexible working hours (glide time)

· Passionate about working in an integrated way with all members of the team

· Uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi

· Share our values

Ø We always strive for the best (Excellence, Aspirational and Professional)

Ø We do the right thing (Manaakitanga, Courage and Integrity)

Ø We are stronger together (Kotahitanga, One Team, Partnership)

Key Attributes:

· Initiative to work self-directed and unsupervised

· Passion for holistic care

· Innovative ideas and solutions focussed

If you are ready to join a supportive and caring team, where your skills and passion for palliative care can truly make a difference, apply now! Hospice Whanganui is committed to supporting its staff and offering opportunities for personal and professional growth in a values-driven environment.

Apply today to be a part of this dynamic team dedicated to providing excellent care to our communities! If you would like to apply or are interested in hearing more, please contact Carla Priest – Whānau Support Manager. Tel: 06 349 0080 / carlap@hospicewhanganui.org.nz

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close the job ad before the advertised close date.

To apply for this position, applicants must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in New Zealand and be a NZ Citizen or have Permanent Residency.