Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership + Free Flu vaccinations + Discounted goodsJoin Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.Step into a pivotal leadership role in Infection Prevention and Control, where your expertise will shape patient safety across our district. This role offers a unique platform to drive infection control strategies, manage complex outbreak scenarios, and oversee surveillance initiatives essential to reducing hospital-associated infections.Collaborating with clinical teams across specialties, this position is central to elevating patient outcomes through rigorous standards, innovative protocols, and proactive risk management. Engage with an exceptional team and make a lasting impact within a dynamic healthcare environment dedicated to excellence in patient care and safety.We are offering the successful candidate a permanent part-time position 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week) working across the Bay of Plenty region.The ideal candidate brings diverse nursing experience, including a solid background in Infection Prevention and Control. A strong clinical focus, along with a passion for data-driven, evidence-based practice, is essential. Success in this role requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across a range of professional disciplines. Preference will be given to candidates with a postgraduate qualification or a commitment to pursue postgraduate study relevant to Infection Prevention and Control.Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means 'the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.At Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whanau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Maori and ensures greater access, experience, and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Maori, Pacific and Disabled People.When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.Me pehea te tuku tono - How to ApplyYou can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click "APPLY NOW." For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal.Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to 'safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.
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