He Korero mo te turanga - About the Role We seek courageous, passionate, and driven individuals who are inspired by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and want to be part of leading a paradigm shift toward Toi Ora within Te Moana a Toi.
This role will be working in Te Whare Maiangiangi, our Adult Inpatient Unit at Tauranga hospital, where our clients are aged 18 - 65. The team consists of experienced multi-disciplines, including nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, and Pou Kokiri cultural advisor.
The role is to ensure clinically and culturally safe delivery of care to our patients - we are passionate about improving health outcomes for people entering our unit. You will also be championing and supporting Toi Ora knowledge and competence within the workforce.
Our team culture is nurturing in nature, so you will be joining a supportive team where you will be provided with the opportunity for continued learning, both practically and academically and application of new learning.
This is a permanent, full-time position; however, we have flexible FTE and are open to applications from candidates looking for 0.8 – 1.0 FTE (32 - 40 hours per week).
He korero Mou - About You To be successful in this role you will be:
A Nehi Kaupapa Maori (Registered Nurse), preferably with minimum 1 years' nursing experience to join our Mental Health Inpatient team. Mental Health and/or kaupapa Maori nursing experience an advantage. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a commitment to te reo me ona tikanga. Driven to apply Te Ao Maori views, concepts, knowledge, and practices in your work. Demonstrates, exudes, and embeds behaviours consistent with He Pou Oranga Tangata Whenua and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty Manaakitanga values. Mo Tatou – About Us Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatane. We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatane, Kawerau and Opotiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.
Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits Access to ongoing in-house professional development Commitment to staff wellness and healthy working practices (e.g. We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible) Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference! Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership Free flu vaccinations Free onsite parking Discounts (with local businesses) To matou whakahaere ki te tika, te rereketanga, me te whai wahi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion At 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.
To turanga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu Ora 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 Apply You 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.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
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