Healthcare Professional

1 day ago

Tauranga, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty Full time

**Health Professional - START Coordinator**:

- ** Located at Tauranga Hospital + Free onsite parking**:

- ** 12 months Secondment starting February 2025 - 1.0 FTE**:

- ** Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership + Free Flu vaccinations + Discounted goods**

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

**About the Role**

Hauora a Toi - Bay of Plenty is seeking a dynamic Registered Health Professional (either a Registered Nurse or Allied Health professional) to lead and implement the START (Support Transfer and Accelerated Rehabilitation Team) service based at Tauranga hospital. START is an innovative early discharge and rapid response team designed to facilitate the safe and timely return of older people to their homes after hospital stays.

As the START Coordinator, you will oversee the delivery of individualized care plans provided by trained Health Care Assistants or support workers. Your leadership will drive the team’s success in achieving its core goals, which include improving functional independence, reducing hospital readmissions, and ensuring seamless integration into primary care. This senior role offers the opportunity to foster collaboration, build resilience, and promote a culture of excellence within a high-performing team.

**About the Team/Service/ Location**

The START team is a multidisciplinary group of dedicated professionals committed to enhancing patient outcomes by providing rapid and effective support to older people transitioning from hospital to home. Situated in the beautiful Bay of Plenty, this role offers the chance to work in a region known for its stunning beaches, lush landscapes, and a community-focused lifestyle.

**About you**
- Proven experience as a Nurse Coordinator, Leader, or Manager.
- Exceptional communication skills to support patients, whānau, and staff.
- Strong relationship-building abilities with internal and external stakeholders.
- Passion for fostering team collaboration and developing individual potential.
- Commitment to operational safety and evidence-based practices.
- Experience in change management to enhance and refine care models (preferred).
- Understanding of business ethics and leadership principles.
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.

**Working for Health New Zealand**

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

**_ Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion_**

**How to Apply**

**Job Details**:
**Reference**
- 005004517

**Location**
- Tauranga

**Work Type**
- Temporary Full Time

**FTE**
- 1

**Closing Date**
- 27/01/2025

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