Specialty Clinical Nurse – Youth (1.0 FTE) Permanent full time working 40 hours per week
Are you an experienced Community nurse who is passionate about improving health outcomes for the youth within our community?
Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is looking for a motivated, Senior Nurse to join our Community Clinical Services. You will provide skilled nursing assessment, care and education to a defined group of patients to ensure optimum health outcomes are achieved and an excellent standard of care is provided.
The role:
The School Based Youth Health Service is a one stop shop for young people and offers assessments, advice, tests and treatment for a variety of health issues. They also support health promotion campaigns within the school community.
This position is responsible for the provision of speciality clinical expertise to rangatahi and their whanau to enhance health outcomes by working directly to provide assessment, care and education. If this interests you then take this as an opportunity for the next step in your career in the field of nursing!
This position is permanent full time working 40 hours per week between Monday-Friday and based in the Mid-North. We have offices based in Kawakawa, Kerikeri, Kaeo and Kaikohe however some travel around the region would be required.
Key requirements:
Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current APC
Relevant Post Graduate Certificate or working towards
At least 2 years Post Graduation experience, with Community and/or Youth specific experience being highly desirable.
Has the ability to communicate with all levels of staff and to develop relevant networks
Has a strong commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and ensuring an excellent standard of care delivery
A career with Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.
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 korero 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
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