District Nurse - Mid North at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau, NorthlandBay of Islands Mid North District Nursing, based in either Kawakawa, Kerikeri, Kaeo or KaikohePermanent part time role 0.8 FTE, working 32 hours per weekHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.About the Role and ServiceOur community clinical services team enjoy a rewarding lifestyle outside of the main cities. This role is based in the Mid North and as it is a community based environment there will be some travel required.This position is permanent part time working 32 hours per week rostered shifts.Our work can be challenging but is also very rewarding. You will work in partnership with clients to promote health, prevent disease, maintain wellness and provide nursing care to referred clients in the community.Our purpose is to encourage and educate families and individuals towards wellness and self-reliance in health.Care is provided in the community either at the patient's place of residence, community clinics, or other suitable environments as mutually agreed with the patient.Primary functions of the role include working to meet the needs of patients and their family/whanau using contemporary nursing care, which is safe, appropriate and effective. The care is based on comprehensive assessment, ensures continuity, and is patient/client centred, culturally sensitive and evidence-based.About YouSkills & ExperienceRegistration with Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practicing Certificate.Minimum one year post basic experience or recent primary health experience.Current Full NZ driver's licence.Demonstrated ability to practice in a culturally safe manner.Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.Experience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.Working for Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and InclusionWe 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.How to ApplyTo view the position description and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 6 December 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment at ****** number: NS24-051 and NS24-085Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai TokerauNote: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.
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