OmniHealth

08/07/2021

In 1998, the Dannevirke Community Hospital unveiled a large wall design incorporating traditional and contemporary Māori art in the foyer of their new building.

Artist Ataneta Kani-Paewai gave the piece (titled 'Waiora') to the hospital on behalf of Rangitane o Tamaki Nui a Rua. Waiora "represents how holistic wellbeing has guided mankind through generations to the present day and uses traditional links to portray spiritual, mental, physical and environmental health using celestial and terrestrial knowledge."

From March 1998 until November 2020, our team at Tararua Health Group hung 'Waiora' proudly on their walls until it was time to repaint the building.

After a little bit of restoration work, Ataneta and her husband Manahi returned the piece at the end of June, and the hospital now feels whole again.

Ngā mihi nui ki a koe, Ataneta.

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06/07/2021

The OmniHealth team are proud to showcase the efforts of Tuakau Health Centre's 'Jammies in June' campaign.

Together with the local community, the Tuakau Heath Centre team collected many jammies for the Middlemore Foundation.

Children living in our most disadvantaged communities are three times more likely to end up in hospital. Helping to improve living conditions for kids, even by small, practical steps, can set them up for healthier lives and brighter futures.

Tino pai, Tuakau! What a fantastic effort.

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05/07/2021

“We want to ensure that nobody in the region has to travel to get their vaccine over Saddle Road to Palmerston North. There’s been no template to follow, we just say, ‘Yeah that’s a good idea, let’s do that'. There was never an option not to run it."

Speaking to NZ Doctor, Tania Chamberlain (Group Operations Manager, Tararua Health Group) explains how Tararua Health Group is collaborating with local iwi, pharmacies, other health care providers and the local DHB to ensure everyone in the Tararua can get their COVID-19 vaccination.

On the success of the vaccination drive, Tania says, "there’s been lots of positive feedback from the community, as well as low rates of “do not attend."

If you are interested in learning more about how OmniHealth can help empower your practice, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We work hard every day to ensure strong, effective and sustainable general practice systems for the future and would love to explore how we can potentially work together.

Read the full article here (subscription required):

Rural health provider Tararua Health Group has been collaborating with local providers to ensure equitable and timely access to COVID-19 vaccine for its local communities

01/07/2021

Today, with the arrival of Matariki, the OmniHealth team take a moment to gather, honour those no longer with us, celebrate the present and plan for the future.

Mānawa maiea te putanga o Matariki
Mānawa maiea te ariki o te rangi
Mānawa maiea te mātahi o te tau

Hail the rise of Matariki
Hail the lord of the sky
Hail the New Year

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30/06/2021

Join our team of hardworking healthcare heroes and help deliver meaningful care to the Tuakau community.

Tuakau Health Centre has been delivering high-quality care to its community for over 30 years. As part of the OmniHealth network, the practice has a patient-centred approach and is committed to providing proactive care.

Tuakau Health Centre's ideal General Practitioner or Nurse Practitioner is someone with outstanding communication skills, a patient-centred focus and a keen team player who is positive in their approach. You will also have the ability to provide advanced digital health services (alongside face-to-face consultations).

The role is for 8 sessions per week.

For more information and to apply, or learn more about other opportunities across the country, email recruitment@omnihealth.co.nz

You can also apply on Seek: https://buff.ly/3drsv6d

22/06/2021

"It is just really to make sure we can close any gaps where there might be a shortage of supply at any particular time, or if there is extra demand."

Speaking to NZ Doctor, Mark Wills (our Managing Director) explains how OmniHealth offers a virtual 'locum' service to help practices facing patient overload.

A cloud-based solution allows our central telemedicine clinicians to remotely access patients' records, make notes in the records and write prescriptions. The practice bills and collects the patient fee through its normal system and pays a fee to OmniHealth for providing the overload service.

On its reception, Mark says, "it is working really well, and I think it's a signal of things to come."

If you are interested in learning more about how OmniHealth can help you or your practice, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We work hard every day to ensure strong, effective and sustainable general practice systems for the future and would love to explore how we can potentially work together.

Read the full article here (subscription required): https://www.nzdoctor.co.nz/article/print-archive/business/omnihealth-offers-virtual-locum-service-help-practices-facing

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OmniHealth is offering its general practices a centralised telemedicine service for occasions when they are short of staff or facing high demand

17/06/2021

Join our support team and help deliver meaningful health care services to everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand.

OmniHealth has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and confident Accounting and Administration Manager. This role is a newly-developed position in our Auckland CBD office to meet the needs of our growing organisation.

We're looking for people with the following skills and characteristics:

+ Proven leadership and financial management experience in a role that has involved accounting, payroll, IT systems and overall company administration
+ ACA designation
+ Computer literate with knowledge of accounting and payroll software
+ Enjoy working closely with people in a team environment
+ Ability to delegate and direct in a positive and sensitive way
+ Highly organised, action-oriented, ability to multi-task and be flexible
+ Influence the development and implementation of protocols and systems
+ Willingness to innovate and lead the implementation of new programs and ideas
+ Commitment to continuous quality improvement
+ Excellent communication skills and an eye for detail

If this sounds like you, submit your CV and cover letter here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/2b403df76f5b433aa12624a3b409e1f9

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10/06/2021

The OmniHealth team is excited to announce Dr Ewa married Dr David van Buuren at the end of last month.

The two tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at Kauri Villas, and we couldn't be happier for them both. Dr Ewa has been a pillar of strength at one of our practices — Onerahi Family Healthcare — for many years now, and the network wishes her nothing but joy, laughter and love in this new chapter of her life.

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08/06/2021

Join our team of hardworking healthcare heroes and help deliver meaningful care to the Tararua community.

Tararua Health Group (THG) provides primary healthcare services to the large, rural district of Tararua. As part of the OmniHealth network, the group's vision is to provide "rural healthcare at its best."

THG's Operations Manager is a key leadership role within our organisation, acting as the interface between THG team members, OmniHealth and the Board.

THG's ideal candidate is an experienced leader who inspires and motivates teams to deliver high-quality health care.

You will be an outstanding communicator and problem-solver, recognising both patient and staff needs and using this insight to prioritise services across the region. You will also have an outgoing personality, the confidence to interact with people from all walks of life and the ability to switch between tasks effortlessly.

You will also:
+ Be able to engage with wider community groups and organisations.
+ Have strong financial acumen
+ Have change management experience

For any enquiry, please email Tania Chamberlain at Tania.Chamerlain@thg.org.nz, referencing 'Operations Manager Vacancy'.

Applications close at 5 PM, Friday 18 June 2021.

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01/06/2021

Last Friday was Gumboot Friday here in Aotearoa New Zealand.

While OmniHealth is always proud of the efforts all of our clinical teams make to help improve the mental health of their communities on a daily basis, we were pleased to see them get behind this great initiative from I AM HOPE.

Last year in New Zealand 175 young people died by su***de and it is estimated another 3500 attempted to take their own lives. While Government agencies are doing their best some young people are stuck waiting up to six months to receive the counselling they so urgently need.

I AM HOPE is an initiative by The Key to Life Charitable Trust, a fundraising and advocacy organisation, which supports young people who are struggling with their mental health. They help connect young people with existing counsellors or therapists and provide funding so that kids get help as soon as they need it.

All donations made to the Gumboot Friday Fund directly support kids in need. Donations can only be accessed by a registered mental health professional on receipt of an invoice. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/3uoO64R

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25/05/2021

Join our team of hardworking clinicians and help deliver meaningful care to the Taranaki community.

OmniHealth's ideal candidate is an outstanding communicator and problem-solver, recognising patient needs and prioritising services with our teams at Parklands Medical, Strandon Health and Waitara Health Centre.

What's more, our network prides itself on the work environment we create for our GPs. We offer clinical support (through our Clinical Governance Board), professional development, reduced paperwork (through our support team), work-life balance and competitive pay.

For more information and to apply, or learn more about other opportunities across the country, email recruitment@omnihealth.co.nz

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21/05/2021

“We are slowly identifying and attracting those that have leadership qualities and building an infrastructure for people in primary care that did not exist previously and that’s the thing that really differentiates us from other networks in the country. They don’t have the Sanford factor to their advantage.”

In this interview with Sioux Falls.Business, Mark Wills (our Managing Director) explains how OmniHealth's partnership with Sanford World Clinic (a Sanford Health initiative) allows us to ensure sustainable general practice primary care in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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From Sioux Falls, a team at Sanford Health helps run a network of clinics in New Zealand. While the pandemic gripped the globe, Sanford World Clinic has kept growing.