Fixed term until June 2025 working part-time, 32 hours per week.
Based in Greymouth
At Health NZ Te Tai o Poutini, we are committed to providing quality and patient-centred health care services to our diverse community. We believe in achieving equity, promoting cultural understanding, and ensuring that the voices of our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to reducing health disparities, improving health outcomes for Maori, and embracing the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Mo te tunga | About the role
We are seeking an experienced Immunisation Co-ordinator to join our dedicated Population Health Team. As a crucial member of our team, you will collaborate strategically with Health New Zealand Te Tai o Poutini. This role involves working in diverse settings throughout the West Coast, utilising nursing knowledge and complex nursing judgment to support on-time immunisation provision.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with Health New Zealand Te Tai o Poutini and Immunisation Governance Group to achieve the aims and objectives of the Immunisation contract.
Immunisation Provision: Utilise nursing knowledge to ensure timely and effective immunisation provision, contributing to the improvement of individual health and well-being while reducing the burden of vaccine-preventable diseases in the region.
Leadership and Advocacy: Take a leadership role in promoting immunisation, addressing immunisation challenges, and advocating for the benefits of immunisation.
Coordination and Facilitation: Facilitate and coordinate immunisation provision in various settings, ensuring seamless delivery of services across the West Coast.
Surveillance and Safety: Monitor vaccine-preventable diseases, ensuring the safe delivery of immunisation programs and mass vaccination campaigns.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience
Essential
Registered Nurse with a current NZNC Practicing Certificate.
5+ years of post-registration relevant nursing experience e.g. Primary Practice setting and / or with health promotion/education activities.
Vaccinators Certificate (Adult & Child).
Understanding of Principles of Public Health & Ottawa Charter.
Commitment to the overarching objectives of the New Zealand Health and Disability strategies.
Understanding of vulnerable children and relevance to Immunisation Service delivery.
Completion of, or personal commitment to undertake, cultural competency training.
Computer literacy, including proficient use of standard software: MS Office suite / Outlook, Excel & Power Point.
CPR Certificate - Level 4.
Current driver's license with no restrictions/clear record.
Desirable
Relevant PG qualifications in nursing e.g., PG Certificate in Primary Health Care Speciality, Well Child / Tamariki Ora, Child & Family Health, Advanced Child Health Assessment, Health Promotion, Adult Teaching, OP 4098 Assessment paper.
BCG Gazetted.
Completion of relevant World Health Organisation (WHO) Health Academy online eLearning.
Knowledge of Primary Practices Patient Management Systems (PMS) Indici, Medtech32 etc.
Knowledge of Te Reo and Tikanga.
PDRP Expert / Senior Nurses.
Mo matou - About us
Te Tai o Poutini West Coast we are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we consider unique. It is about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one.
We are passionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people - become part of our team.
Nga hua - Benefits
Being part of West Coast Te Tai o Poutini, you will enjoy a fantastic benefits scheme and the opportunity for flexible working arrangements.
Tono inaianei - Apply Now
Applications are only accepted online so please visit our website at www.cdhbcareers.co.nz to complete an application.
Enquiries: Kerri McCarthy - Recruitment Specialist - ******
Ra monehu - Closing Date: 10th of October 2024
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.
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