Enliven Older People - Community Nurse Manager

Presbyterian Support is one of the largest providers of social and health services in New Zealand. Our East Coast team includes more than 200 staff and 100 volunteers across our Enliven and Family Works services in Hawke’s Bay, as well as two Charity Shops.
Enliven Intensive Home Support, a service of Presbyterian Support East Coast, provides support for older people, helping them to live well and enjoy life as valued members of our community.
We currently have a permanent full-time position (negotiable) available for a Community Nurse Manager. This is a case management role supporting the delivery of services for older people with complex health needs and long-term chronic conditions, enabling them to remain supported in their own homes within the Hawke’s Bay community.
About the role
As a Community Nurse Manager, you’ll work collaboratively with our Enliven multidisciplinary team, with a focus on building clients’ functional abilities and maximising their independence.
You’ll be joining a team that strives for excellence and genuinely cares about the people we support and each other.
Your role will include:
Liaising with clients and their families and whānau, building and maintaining strong professional relationships,
Applying sound clinical judgement and reasoning to achieve safe and appropriate outcomes,
Providing case management for clients with complex needs, including clinical assessments, identifying needs and developing appropriate packages of care in partnership with clients and their families and whānau,
Creating support plans that meet complex client needs while maximising independence, including setting achievable SMART goals and ensuring timely and regular reviews,
Maintaining clear, concise and accurate communication and documentation,
Regularly reviewing care arrangements to ensure resources are managed effectively,
Building and maintaining positive relationships internally and externally.
What you will bring
As a Community Nurse Manager registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand, you’ll bring valuable clinical nursing knowledge, client management skills and experience to our team and community.
You’ll have:
Strong technical skills and the ability to confidently use technology and systems remotely to manage your case workload,
Excellent documentation and communication skills,
Highly developed clinical skills and an understanding of bicultural practice,
The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, while also being a sound and reliable independent practitioner,
The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships internally and externally,
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage resources effectively within available capacity.
You will need:
Experience working with older people with complex health needs
To be a qualified Registered Nurse with a current practicing certificate
A full, clean New Zealand driver license
Community nursing experience is preferred but not essential
Why us?
Working with Enliven Older People offers a rewarding career full of variety and the opportunity to make a real difference in your community.
As an employer of choice, we value our staff and are committed to supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of our team.
We promote work life balance; there is no shift work!
We know people want opportunities to grow and develop, so we invest in our team and support you to continue developing professionally.
Benefits include health insurance for staff who work 20 hours or more per week after their first six months, as well as an annual Wellness Day.
Interested in applying?
You can find more information about Enliven Older People at: https://www.psec.org.nz/enliven-older-people
Sound like a great fit? Apply now!
Please note: PSEC is not an accredited employer. Only applications from candidates who have full rights to live and work in New Zealand will be considered.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No