Community Carer, District Nursing 0.6FTE Permanent

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The remuneration range for this role is
$72,074 -  $86,719 and is covered by the collective agreement:
PSA Allied MECA Allied, Public Health & Technical

Position Description |
Community Carer

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti District Nursing Service is a busy and dynamic team made up of experienced and dedicated nurses. The District Nursing service provides cover mainly within the Gisborne City area. We are looking for a Community Carer to support the district nursing team, this role will support the team on a variety of non-clinical tasks and provide ongoing care to people under the direction and delegation of the District Nurse. We welcome all applicants who have a passion for working with the people of Tairāwhiti in their own homes. Who is able to work independently and as part of a team

Moū - About you

The successful applicant will have:

• a clean full New Zealand driver's license ·
• an understanding of tikanga, whanau ora and te reo Maori

The successful applicants will be subject to a police screen. Please include a current CV and cover letter with your online application. Position Description | Community Carer For further information, please contact Rachel Compton Clinical Nurse Manager, District Nursing at Rachel.Compton@tdh.org.nz 

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Situated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne “Tairāwhiti” – “The light shines on the water” is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day. Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, with significant historical landmarks, natural wonders and a deep connection to Māori culture. We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here.
Our lifestyle is about time.

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti
works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service. We’re shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home, and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing.

Our values form the acronym WAKA. They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairāwhiti by working together.

Whakarangatira/enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best.

Awhi/support - Supporting our tūroro/patients their whānau/families, our community partners and each other.

Kotahitanga/togetherness - Together we can achieve more.

Aroha/compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

To complete an application please use the “apply now” link provided which will redirect you through our online career's portal. For successful applicants our mandatory process includes police vetting and health screening.

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti
are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.