Wellness Coordinator

at  Summerset

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Summerset St Johns is a beautifully landscaped, brand new, premium village located in the heart of the eastern suburbs, with spectacular views of Rangitoto Island and Auckland City.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for an inspirational Wellness Coordinator who is looking for their next challenge to provide leadership and direction to our brand-new village. Working Full Time Monday - Friday, you will be able to make a difference by providing top quality services and providing best of life care to our Summerset residents.
The Wellness Coordinator works as part of the resident care team with the GP/NP, Reporting to the Resident Experience Manager with Care Centre Manager providing professional supervision.
This role has a start date of 16 September 2024.

As part of the Wellness Coordinator role, some of the tasks you will be responsible for are:

• Conducting wellness, chronic disease and primary health screening assessments following requests from village residents
• Providing nursing services and interventions as indicated and within the scope of practice including wound care, post-surgery and procedure monitoring, continence support for catheters, support with medication administration and education
• Respond to residents’ general health-related inquiries, offer advice, and refer them to appropriate healthcare professionals when indicated
• Assisting residents to plan when their health declines and their support
• Running vaccination clinics for village residents and staff (in conjunction with the pharmacy and/or GP practice) as indicated by each annual vaccination programme for influenza, Covid-19 and other relevant vaccinations within the scope of the incumbent
• Maintaining professional, accurate and up-to-date documentation in compliance with company policies and legal requirements
• Fostering a positive and friendly atmosphere within the village by engaging with residents and their families, understanding their individual needs, and promoting a sense of community.
• Management of clinical supplies and equipment

Here, you’ll gain experience and skills you’ll use through your entire career.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Our successful applicant will have:

• A NZ Registration and a current Practicing Certificate
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent clinical skills and knowledge of ageing well practices for older people
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Honesty and integrity
• Current First Aid certificate

• Conducting wellness, chronic disease and primary health screening assessments following requests from village residents
• Providing nursing services and interventions as indicated and within the scope of practice including wound care, post-surgery and procedure monitoring, continence support for catheters, support with medication administration and education
• Respond to residents’ general health-related inquiries, offer advice, and refer them to appropriate healthcare professionals when indicated
• Assisting residents to plan when their health declines and their support
• Running vaccination clinics for village residents and staff (in conjunction with the pharmacy and/or GP practice) as indicated by each annual vaccination programme for influenza, Covid-19 and other relevant vaccinations within the scope of the incumbent
• Maintaining professional, accurate and up-to-date documentation in compliance with company policies and legal requirements
• Fostering a positive and friendly atmosphere within the village by engaging with residents and their families, understanding their individual needs, and promoting a sense of community.
• Management of clinical supplies and equipmen