Full Time, Fixed Term Opportunity Available!!!
A fixed term opportunity for a highly motivated and passionate Enrolled Nurse – Pacific – Planned Care has become available at Te Whatu Ora, Counties Manukau – Pacific Health. We are a team of experienced nurses, social workers, and navigators who are dedicated to improving health outcomes for Pacific. This role would be ideal for candidates who may be able to fulfil a 6-month secondment or are looking to gain experience in a new environment.
The Enrolled Nurse – Pacific – Planned Care is primarily responsible for supporting Pacific patients through their healthcare journey to ensure they receive and attend timely appointments and treatments, whilst ensuring the provision of the organisation's values of manaakitanga, kotahitanga, whanaungatanga, and rangatiratanga. The position will work closely and report to the Clinical Nurse Specialist – Pacific, Planned Care, and will function as part of the wider Fanau Ola, Pacific Health Team. They will competently support Pacific patients and families, coach and walk alongside them throughout their healthcare, and be able to effectively develop and manage relationships to achieve the best outcomes for the individual and their whaanau as they navigate the health and social services to improve their health and independence.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate excellent relational skills, the ability to work as a team member, adaptability and flexibility to change, a love for challenges, and an innovative, solution-focused mindset. In return, we offer a supportive environment and a team that is motivated and dedicated to making a difference for Pacific in healthcare and professional development.
The ideal candidate will have:
1-2 years' experience practicing as an Enrolled Nurse
A good understanding of Pacific health paradigms.
An understanding of the health system and the barriers for Pacific.
Preferred fluency in a Pacific Language (but not critical) and understanding of Pacific cultures, world views, and excellent communication skills.
Essential - Full NZ driver's licence
Application Closes: 30th October 2024
Application Number: CMH202413207
At Counties Manukau Health, people and their lives matter to us. We are a values-based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this, we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community, and we would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community, and staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga, Kind – Manaakitanga, Together – Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.
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