Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Public Health Nurse role
- Location: Lower Hutt
- Nursing Collectives according to qualifications and experience - Registered Nurse Salary Scales Step 1-7
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders
About the Role
We have two opportunities available to join the School Based Programme Immunisation team as part of the wider Central Regional team as a Public Health Nurse. There will be some flexibility around FTE (part-time or full-time).
In these roles, you will deliver public health nursing services across the community. Public health nursing includes assessment of population health, attention to the multiple determinants of health, an emphasis on primary prevention, and continued commitment to best evidence based public health nursing practice.
About the Team/Service/ Location
The public health nursing team is part of the National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, and work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures for all) by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.
About you
You understand all components of vaccine safety and cold chain management. You're able to work collaboratively to deliver immunisation programmes in schools/community in a safe, efficient and professional manner. You build and maintain positive relationships at all levels and model an agile approach, you learn quickly, adapt fast. You can utilise advanced nursing knowledge and skills through reflective practice, critical thinking and professional judgement to provide competent care and advice while working to top of scope.
Skills and Experience
- Current registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand as Registered Nurse and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate
- For this role you must already be an authorised vaccinator
- Hold a minimum of a competent portfolio in an approved PDRP or equivalent with a commitment to continue through the programme
- Able to ensure documentation on Aotearoa Immunisation Register (AIR) is accurate, reflects the nursing assessment and maintains confidentiality
- Child and Adolescent health related experience and family planning experience
- Proven experience and competence using Patient Management Systems
- An eye for detail and commitment for continuous quality improvement
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Full, clean New Zealand drivers licence
- With the support of Health NZ, you will proactively take care of your own health and safety, to ensure a safe and supportive work environment
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 6 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elismha Lubbe at Elismha.Lubbe@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz