Fixed term role to cover a period of parental leave
Varied and meaningful mahi, a chance to make a real difference
Supportive management team who encourages learning
Our client Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora are looking for a Rheumatic Fever Community Health Worker to join their team. Established in 1995, our client provides a range of appropriate, accessible and sustainable health, education and social services that improves the well-being of Iwi and the wider community for all who reside within Kawerau and the Eastern Bay of Plenty region. This is a full-time, fixed-term role, of approximately 7-8 months duration to cover a period of parental leave.
He aha te tunga | About the role
The Rheumatic Fever Community Health Worker supports the implementation of the rheumatic fever prevention programme to reduce the incidence of rheumatic fever in children aged 5-14 years in the Eastern Bay of Plenty (EBOP) area.
The role includes the delivery of throat swabs and basic skin assessments under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in schools around EBOP and at Te Whare Haumanu clinic.
The role also includes providing clinic reception cover when staff are away.
Key responsibilities of the role include but not limited to:
Provide support to the nurses with home and clinic appointments
Nurse-led clinic support
Throat swabbing
Conducting weekly school visits
Completing Kiri ora basic healthy skin assessments
Health care advice, promotion and education
Reporting
Provide clinic reception cover as required
Nga pukenga me whai | The ideal candidate requirements:
Current First Aid Certificate
Familiarisation with the specific programme's standard operating procedures
Sore throat assessment and swabbing
Skin assessment and infection control
Understanding of school systems
Knowledge of simple skin conditions and treatments
Clean full NZ Drivers Licence
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 desirable
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 a Current First Aid 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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