Are you a registered health professional? Are you seeking a role with real impact and meaning? Would you like to see the tangible outcome of your work, in your community, every day? At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Northland, we are driving health equality for Te Tai Tokerau and we want you to be part of a diverse and passionate whanau.
Right now, we have a permanent full-time opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced registered health clinician to join our Neurological Assessment & Support Service – Te Iho Whenua. Within this role, you will work within the Pregnancy and parental multi-disciplinary team using accepted evidence-based and contemporary professional practice when working alongside whanau in the pregnancy, early parenting, and infant space.
About the Role
This role is responsible for coordinated care to meet the identified needs of referred wahine kopu, tane, and whanau raising infants up to the age of three years and also work as part of the Te Iho Whenua service, who will provide screening for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome for the children of whanau who are referred to the Pregnancy and Parental Service.
You will provide whanau presenting to the Pregnancy and Parental Service with integrated, culturally safe assessment and intervention, taking account of psychosocial issues relevant to the development and wellbeing of parents and infants within the context of their whanau.
This is a permanent position working 40 hours a week, based in Whangarei.
Minimum Requirements
To be successful in this role you will hold a New Zealand health Practitioner Qualification or DAPAANZ registration; a current practicing certificate; and a current New Zealand full driver's licence.
Health New Zealand is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Maori and Tangata Whenua as the highest priority.
A career with Health New Zealand will see you action meaningful change in your everyday work, and in your professional skills and development. You can really enjoy the best of both worlds in stunning Northland.
Our people live our values:
Tangata I te tuatahi – People first – people are central to all we do
Whakaute (tuku mana) – Respect – we treat others as they would like to be treated
Manaaki – Caring – we nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion
Whakawhitiwhiti koreoro – Communication – we communicate safely, openly, and with respect to promote clear understanding.
Taumata teitei (hirangi) – Excellence – our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence, and innovation
Job Details Job Reference: KHJ/AH24-107
Location: North Island - Northland - Whangarei
Job Type: Permanent Full time
Expertise: Clinical - Mental Health - Mental Health Clinical Team Member
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