Child Healthcare Advocate

5 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

About the Position

We are seeking a Child Healthcare Advocate to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with our multidisciplinary team to coordinate care for children requiring life support home ventilation. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Coordinating formal pre-assessment processes and supporting whānau entering the pathway throughout their healthcare journey to facilitate shared decision making
  • Organising the discharge process, including MDT involvement; education for whānau, overseeing of equipment and liaison with the local Health NZ Districts to formulate a care package
  • Working collaboratively and autonomously to coordinate the MDT and provide specialist advice with a strong patient and whānau focus
  • Providing case management following discharge from hospital, including outreach to local Health NZ Districts to children and their whānau, and support of health professionals involved in any on-going care
  • Coordinating multi-disciplinary and multiagency teams to ensure each child can live their maximum potential and in the best environment

About Us

Our team is committed to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We welcome applications from nurses who bring experience working with children on home ventilation and/or with complex medical conditions. If you share innovative and creative approaches, prioritise time management and can communicate effectively, we encourage you to apply.


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