Mo te tunga | About the role The Force Health Organisation team delivers health services to NZDF military personnel in New Zealand to maintain, improve and restore health in order to enhance Force effectiveness.
The Defence Health Centre in Linton is seeking a fully registered Practice Nurse to work within a multidisciplinary environment and provide comprehensive primary healthcare service to NZDF Military personnel.
You will work within a small and highly effective nursing team.
Your duties will include: Assessment and triage of patients.
Wound care.
Health promotion.
Health education and support for NZDF Medics in primary health care provision.
The role is Monday to Friday, with a weekly commitment of 40 hours.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and Experience As an NZ Registered Nurse with a current practicing certificate, you will have a minimum of 2 years' experience in primary health care and triage decision making.
Qualifications in women's health, cervical smear taking, sexual health, vaccination, diabetes and/or smoking cessation management will be advantageous.
Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will shine through, as will your personal time management skills and ability to work collaboratively with the immediate and wider health teams.
Me pehea te tuku tono | How to Apply Applications close on Wednesday 30 October 2024 .
Use the links on this page where you'll be directed to the Defence Careers website.
Please Note: All applications must be made online, via the Defence Careers website.
Each listing contains the Position Description and a Contact Us option for any queries or technical issues.
Your cover letter will be a key part of our selection process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key activities outlined in the Advert and Position Description.
Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug-screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.
To be eligible for the required level of government security clearance with the NZ Defence Force, you need to meet certain citizenship and residency criteria: You must be a New Zealand citizen or you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa.
At minimum, you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa, and you must be a citizen of and have lived in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America or New Zealand continuously for the last five (5) years.
You must have a five (5) year background history that can be verified and assessed appropriately by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) to determine if you are suitable for a security clearance at this level.
If you do not meet the minimum criteria, unfortunately, your application will not be accepted.
We do welcome your application at a time when you will meet the requirements.
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