Service Coordinator

Mō te tūnga | About the role
The Older Persons Mental Health (OPMH) Services Community
Team provides specialist assessment, treatment and support services
coordination for older people in the Canterbury region with psychiatric or age
related organic mental health concerns. The OPMH Community Team offers a
multi-disciplinary, community-based approach in partnership with the
patient/family/whanau/carer to facilitate agreed clinical outcomes which
reflect respect for the individual, cultural appropriateness and promote
wellness. Service Coordination focusses on getting the right home-based
supports to the right person at the right time, and also facilitates entry into
aged residential care.
Our Service
Coordinators provide a key role in the effective function of our Multi-Disciplinary
team. The work involves the management of patient records, providing service to
both clients and clinicians.
To be successful in
this role you will need to be from an administration/clerical background with
excellent organisational and prioritising skills, be a team player with a
friendly disposition and a willingness to help those around you. Additionally,
you should be resilient and able to maintain composure under stressful or
pressurised situations.

**Responsibilities include**:

- General clerical

and administrative tasks using a variety of Health systems
- Delivering great client
service
- Liaise with
internal and external stakeholders
- Distribute results
in a timely mannerNgā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
This role requires

**the following**:

- Organisation, time

management and problem-solving skills
- Excellent client
service with attention to detail
- Skilful computer/IT
abilities including MS Office and a readiness to learn new systems
- Ability to work
under pressure to meet required deadlines
- Excellent
relationship building skills with colleagues and ability to work within that
team and autonomouslyThe hours are 8:00-16:30, 1 day
off each fortnight located at Princess Margaret Hospital.
Mō mātou | About Us
Te Whatu Ora,
Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across
New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national
levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into
its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in
the health system.
Here in Waitaha,
Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in
the Canterbury region.
'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 Te
Whatu Ora - Waitaha, 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 huaNgā hua | Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha
When you work at Te
Whatu Ora - Waitaha, 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 Te
Whatu Ora - Waitaha, you are part of something greater than yourself and
encouraged to be your unique self.
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additional information.
We have a range of
clinical and non-clinical roles at Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha, there could be a
place for you Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your
ideal fit within Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha.
Applications will
The Future of the Health Industry
The role that you
that you are vaccinated against Covid-19. This vaccination requirement includes
gaining Booster Doses required to perform your role under the Health Order. As
a person working in the health and disability sector you will come into contact
with a large number of people, some of whom may be vulnerable. Without a
vaccine, there is the risk that you may contract Covid-19. The
requirement to be vaccinated is to keep you safe and also to endeavour to
protect others against the potential transmission of Covid-19 as a result of
you contracting it in the course of your employment.
Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai