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Cancer Society of New Zealand

Hawke’s Bay Centre Inc

Rural Support & Volunteer Co-ordinator

 

2 Positions

Permanent, Part-time (16 hours per week)

We are seeking passionate social workers or nurses to provide support and information to cancer patients and their whānau and to co-ordinate the Cancer Society’s support services in the:-

  1. Wairoa community.
  2. Central Hawke’s Bay Community

The Cancer Society of New Zealand Hawke’s Bay Centre strives to minimise the impact and incidence of cancer in our community.

We are looking for applicants with:

  • relevant experience and qualification in social service or health sector
  • experience in networking, advocacy and liaising with other agencies – preferably in the health & social services area
  • proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • a current driver’s licence

They must be able to:

  • work across cultures
  • communicate in written form and orally to suit a range of contexts and audiences 
  • assess the overall needs of person with cancer
  • multi task, problem solve & cope with some pressure
  • work independently and self manage
  • coordinate services and have excellent planning & organisational skills
  • build effective relationships with family/whānau, the local community, clinical services and Cancer Society volunteers

For a full job description and application form please contact Kay Collins Centre Manager on (06) 876 7638 or email kay@cancerhb.org.nz

Closing Date:  4 pm Monday 12th December 2011  

Central Districts - Hawke's Bay gratefully acknowledge the support of these organisations: