Youth Health Nurse In Schools, Otautahi/Selwyn
Hours: 21 hours per week (days negotiable) Fixed Term Maternity Cover for 2025
Looking to make a difference? Te Tahi Youth is a not-for-profit organisation created to provide free medical and social support services for young people aged 10-24 years. We are dedicated to providing an accessible, friendly, non-judgmental service that prioritizes the needs of the people we see.
This is an exciting time to join Te Tahi Youth and to develop your nursing career. We're looking for a dynamic and experienced Nurse to assist us with our growth and development. You will play a crucial role in supporting and empowering rangatahi to reach their full potential by providing professional and high-quality holistic care to rangatahi, who present with a diverse range of life experiences.
Many rangatahi we work with have mental health concerns, have been through state care, experience complex family dynamics, and/or have adverse childhood experiences.
What makes us unique is our ability to provide a wide range of services in one place. You will work alongside passionate Social Workers, Youth Workers, Employment Navigators, and Counsellors to ensure rangatahi get the support they need to be the best version of themselves.
To thrive in this role you will:
Have a current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate and NZNO registration.
Have a non-judgmental attitude and affinity for rangatahi with a passion to see them fulfill their potential.
Exercise cultural competency and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Pasifika protocols.
Be a team player with a strong work ethic and collaborate with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive support services.
Have Youth Health and Mental Health experience.
Provide care and support for rangatahi, recognizing the populations not currently well serviced in our health system.
Have an ability to build rapport and trusting relationships.
If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated Nurse who is committed to making a difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits include:
Flexibility
5 weeks annual leave
Satisfaction of knowing that you're working for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of young people in Otautahi.
Me pehea te tuku tono - How to Apply
If you believe you have the attributes and skills required and would like to be part of our friendly team, we look forward to hearing from you.
Please contact: Toby Hilton, Team Lead, ****** to request an application form and further information about the role, including a Position Description. You will need to supply your CV and a cover letter to apply.
Please note that applications will be progressed as received.
We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome all kinds of diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Your application will include the following questions:
How many years' experience do you have as a Youth Health Nurse?
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?
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