Nursing - Community, Maternal & Child Health (Healthcare & Medical)Full timeAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsWe are looking for a compassionate and detail-oriented nurse who is committed to improving public health through effective immunisation practices.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.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 programmesRegistered 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 withtikanga (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 drivers licenseAt Awarua Whanau Services, the ability to connect with whanau throughkaupapa Maori approaches to hauorais 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 atwww.awarua.nz.Applications close on Friday, 10 January 2025. (Please note we will be interviewing for the position as suitable applicants apply).Contact Nikki Ashfield on021 915 698 or ****** for an application form and position description. Applications must include your CV, covering letter, and application form.Your application will include the following questions:How many years' experience do you have as a registered nurse? Are you available to travel for this role when required? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand? How far are you willing to travel for work? How many years' experience do you have as a nurse? Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.
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