Living Kidney Donor Advisor
2 months ago
**Mō te tūnga | About the role**
We are seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable **Living Kidney Donor Advisor** to join our team. In this role, you will provide critical support to potential living kidney donors by educating them on the risks, benefits, and processes involved in kidney donation. You will also assess their ability to understand this information and ensure that they are making informed decisions free from external pressures.
This position is working 8 hours per week (0.2 FTE) which can be flexible depending on the patients needs.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Provide education about the risks and benefits of living kidney donation to potential donors.
- Guide potential donors through the kidney donation assessment process, ensuring informed consent is obtained.
- Assess potential donors' comprehension of information and their capacity to make autonomous decisions.
- Evaluate donor motivations to confirm their choice is freely made without external influence.
- Liaise with the transplant assessment team and the donor’s healthcare providers.
- Participate in transplant committee meetings and contribute to the assessment process.
**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience**
**Essential Criteria**:
- Proven experience in end-stage renal failure management, including kidney transplantation and dialysis.
- Experience managing patient expectations within complex health systems.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
**Desirable Qualifications**:
- Experience or qualifications in counselling or similar fields.
**Personal Attributes**:
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively within a team.
- Strong patient advocacy and focus on education.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Organizational and problem-solving capabilities.
- Sensitivity in handling complex social and cultural situations.
- Commitment to bi-culturalism and partnership, with an empathetic approach to patient care.
**Desirable Attributes**:
- Awareness of healthcare services and support systems.
**Mō mātou | About Us**
- “Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi_ - _Putting people at the heart of all we do”_
We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury and the West Coast community.
The culture at Health NZ Canterbury, is driven by our **ā Mātou Uara (Our Value**s)**:
- Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
- Integrity in all we do - Hāpai i ā mātou mahi katoa i runga i te pono.
- Responsibility for outcomes - Te Takohanga i ngā hua
**Ngā** **hua | Benefits of working at Health New Zealand**
When you work at Health NZ, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and businesses. At Health NZ, you are part of something greater than yourself and encouraged to be your unique self
**Tono ināianei |**
Permanent/Part Time
**Job no**:PC3153793
**Location**:Christchurch
**Closing Date**:Monday 4th November
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