Benefits at Evolution

Professional Development

People are at the centre of everything we do, and that’s why at Evolution Healthcare we have several professional development opportunities to support your career advancement.

We are invested in your learning, whether it is supporting you by enhancing your practice under the Professional Development Recognition Programme, undertaking the Registered Nurse Anaesthetic Assistant Training, access to e-learning courses and NZQA qualifications, or leadership development, your learning and development is our priority.

Scholarships

Our Employee Scholarship Programme provides our people with opportunities to pursue higher education and development through funding of up to $10,000. At Evolution your success is our success, and our Employee Scholarship Programme demonstrates the importance we place on career advancement.

Health and wellbeing

Working in private healthcare has many benefits, including Christmas closure breaks. Many of our people enjoy the opportunity to relax and rejuvenate each year with a two-week closure period to enjoy time with their whānau and friends.

Along with ensuring you have regular rest breaks and annual leave we have a strong focus on health and wellbeing.

Employee Assistance Programme

At Evolution we support our people to thrive and offer many benefits to ensure you do. Through our Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling services, mental health and wellbeing webinars, participating in fun runs and sporting activities, we ensure your health and wellbeing is our focus.

Quality Awards

Every year we host our annual Quality Improvement Awards. The Awards celebrate quality and provides the opportunity for our teams to share learnings and best practice innitiatives across our Group, and shines a light on the often-unseen aspects of healthcare services. Some of Evolution’s Quality Award Initiatives have gone on to be finalists in regional and national healthcare awards which demonstrates the high standard our people provide in their quality improvement initiatives.

Supporting our communities

Continued Medical Education (CME)

At Evolution, we offer staff the opportunity to participate in ongoing training and education, such as Continued Medical Education.

Continued Medical Education (CME) is medical education activities designed to complement and increase the practitioner’s knowledge and skills, and to develop further in their field.

Evolution Healthcare is a registered provider with regular endorsements.

Delivery is with Evolution Healthcare Specialists and Clinicians who are experts in their fields and clinical areas via face-to-face meetings or webinar.

Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP)

Evolution has an active PDRP programme with dedicated PDRP facilitators. Their role involves providing guidance to our nurses, both registered and enrolled, to ensure their professional development and practice hours are met, as set out by the Nursing Council of New Zealand. They also support nurses with their portfolio’s and ensures their annual appraisals are completed.

Monthly PDRP education in-services are held, and topics covered include:

• Nursing Council of New Zealand Competencies
• The importance of having a current up-to-date portfolio
• Tips on how to develop a portfolio and maintain it
• The importance of continuing on-going education ensuring nursing practice is safe and evidence based.

Employee Referral Programme

At Evolution Healthcare our people know our Group best – our culture, our values and our purpose. We want to reward our kaimahi (staff) for referring people who would be an outstanding addition to our Group.

When a kaimahi (staff) member refers a candidate and they are successfully appointed into a permanent full-time or part-time role, the kaimahi (staff) member can receive a referral bonus!

Evolution Benefits Staff App

Access fantastic discounts and privileges via the Evolution Benefits Staff App. Access exclusive offers from New Zealand’s favourite brands.  Enjoy savings from so many brands like PB Tech, Pita Pit, Tower Insurance, JB HiFi, and Coffee Club.