Awarua Whanau Services deliver Kaupapa Maori services that support individuals and whanau (families) to achieve their social, health and educational well-being outcomes through the delivery of matauranga Maori and clinical models of delivery. Our services are offered in Rakiura (Stewart Island), Bluff, Invercargill, Otago and surrounding areas.Awarua Whanau Services has an opportunity for two New Graduate Registered Nurses to take the first step in their career in a supportive environment to develop your knowledge and professional practice. The roles will be based in our Invercargill office.About the Role - Mo te tungaIn this role you will be supporting immunisation delivery by increasing whanau knowledge around the importance of immunisation programmes. You will increase opportunities for Tamariki, Rangatahi and whanau to access disease preventable programs by providing free services delivered in a range of community settings including marae, kura, mobile clinics and private homes. In this role you will be whanau focused to prepare our community to reduce avoidable preventable diseases by increasing immunisation through the uptake of vaccinations.The ideal candidate will have the following:Ideally you will be a strong confident and informed advocate of immunisation programmes.New Graduate Registered Nurse with a NCNZ practicing certificate and an interest in community nursing.You must be eager to undertake authorised vaccinator training and have a desire to learn new skills.Excellent time management skills, adept at learning new systems and processes, and the ability to take instruction and work collaboratively in a team will also be your strengths.Be comfortable with tikanga (correct Maori protocols), Te Reo Maori (Maori language), delivery of matauranga Maori models (Maori based knowledge approaches) and building meaningful relationships with individuals and their whanau (family).Full NZ driver's license.At Awarua Whanau Services, the ability to connect with whanau through kaupapa Maori approaches to hauora is important. You must have the ability to travel within the district to remove any barrier to access. We can offer you a mobile phone, laptop, and access to fleet vehicles to support your mahi (work).Awarua Whanau Services has a team of dedicated kaimahi who are committed to working with the community to achieve the best possible outcomes. You can find out more about our awesome mahi at www.awarua.nz.This ad has been extended - previous applicants need not apply.Applications close on Friday, 25 October 2024. Please contact Nikki Ashfield on 021 915 698 or email ****** for an application form and position description. Applications must include your CV, covering letter, and application form.
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