Do you enjoy flexibility in your role, with no two days the same?
Varied and meaningful mahi, a chance to make a real difference
Modern, supportive team with Kaupapa Maori focus to your mahi
Please note: Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand with no visa restrictions, have New Zealand Nursing experience in a Kaupapa Maori environment, and a Current Practicing Certificate will be considered for this advertised position. Our client does not hold AEW Accreditation and cannot consider any applications which do not meet this requirement.
Our client Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora are looking for a Registered Nurse to join their team. Established in 1995, our client provides quality health, social and education services for all who reside within the rohe of Tuwharetoa Ki Kawerau and Eastern Bay of Plenty.
He aha te tunga | About the role
Working across all areas of nursing services provided by Te Whare Haumau Nurse-led clinic, the Registered Nurse (RN) supports and delivers clinic services alongside the rest of the team.
Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
Nurse triage
Childhood immunisations
Well Child Checks
Before School Checks
Sexual health and contraception
Smoking cessation
Cervical Screening
Rheumatic Fever prevention and healthy skins
Service co-ordination
Health care promotion and education
Application of kaupapa Maori interventions within a clinical setting
Reporting
Nga pukenga me whai | The ideal candidate requirements:
Registered Nurse with current practicing certificate
Current First Aid Certificate
Previous nursing experience within a community setting
Knowledge of tikanga/kawa as a minimum along with the ability to successfully work within Maori organisations
Clean full NZ Drivers Licence
Have a passion for working with the Kawerau community and surrounding areas
Strong relationship and network management, able to develop working relationships with whanau, internal and external stakeholders
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Working knowledge of Medtech
Excellent computer literacy skills, with proficiency in all Microsoft Office functions
Excellent organisational and time management skills
High attention to detail
A commitment to safe work practices
Empathy, showing respect for clients and their whanau
Knowledge and awareness of tikanga Maori culture and history, and an understanding of Te Reo Maori is required
The successful candidate will also hold or be working towards:
Well Child Tamariki Ora Qualification
Authorised Vaccinator
Sexual Health Certificate
Cervical Screening Certificate
You will be professional, trustworthy, confidential, self-motivated and remain calm in times of stress. Being flexible and adaptable is key to being successful in this role, as duties will vary from day to day.
Why Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora?
With a vision of Ko te noho oranga o te whanau o te tinana o te hinengaro o te wairua e tai ai te mauri mo nga tangata katoa, Whanau wellbeing is the unity of body, mind and spirit the life force for all people and drives what they do.
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand with no visa restrictions and have New Zealand Nursing experience and a Current Practicing Certificate will be considered for this advertised position. The successful candidate will be required to undergo Police Vetting as part of the recruitment process.
Please do not contact our client directly, all applications will be received via our online application form. For further information, including a detailed job description, please phone 07 393 2424 or email ******.
Confidentiality assured.
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