Nursing role with a difference!
Team based Nursing approach.
Passionate about improving health outcomes forchildren.
Well Child trained Nurse or Registered Nurse
Plunket Nurses have a special place in our community and hearts and youcould be the person we are looking for to join the Plunket family! It’s exciting times as we breathe life into anew vision and embark on a strategic journey over the next five years aimed atachieving generational change and really making a difference to the lives ofNew Zealand children, families and whanau. We believe that in the first1000 days of a child’s life, we can make the difference of a lifetime - whowouldn’t want to be part of that?
As New Zealand's largest provider of supportservices for the development, health and wellbeing of children under the age offive, we have a trusted and respected brand but we are not about to rest on ourlaurels and become complacent. Plunket people are passionate about what they doand have a shared desire to make a difference. We’re embarking on an excitingtransformation and you could help shape it.
You’ll play a vital part in assessing baby’s development atkey stages, promoting health and education for children up to five years ofage, and supporting care-givers to develop their parenting skills. You’ll manage a client portfolio and willenjoy building relationships with whanau and families.
We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic Plunket Nurse to work on apermanent basis (3-4 days per week) to provide client services within theManawatu/Horowhenua area. If you feel you are up to the challenge, then we wantto hear from you!
To be successful in this position, you willbe:
A Registered Nurse
Completed a one-year postgraduate certificateprogramme in Well Child Health (not essential).
Committed to practising in a manner thatreflects the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi
An excellent communicator and fluent in writtenand spoken English
Able to build and maintain strong relationshipswithin the community, clients and Plunket Staff
Have a full New Zealand driver's licence withthe ability to drive a manual car
A New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
Experienced working with families from diversecultural and socio economic backgrounds
We offer a supportive working environment, supervision, trainingand professional development opportunities.
Interviewswill take place mid February 2020.
To view theposition description or to apply for this role please refer to www.plunket.org.nz/careers. For further information please contact Jamie Stout, Clinical Leader,027 205 7940
Applications close 7thof February 2020.Permanent
