Registered Nurse, Immunisation Outreach - Whangārei - Northern Region - NPHS

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Contribute to transforming the future of health in a rewarding role focused on making a difference
• Permanent, Full-Time role within Immunisation Outreach Service

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We have an opportunity available to join our friendly and supportive Community Clinical Services team in our Northern region in a permanent, full-time role as a Registered Nurse – Immunisation Outreach.

This primary purpose of this role is to provide care within the scope of Registered Nurse for identified children/Tamariki and their whanau. You will work to increase immunisation coverage and reduce the impact of vaccine-preventable disease. Be accountable for ensuring that all health services you provide are consistent with your education and assessed competence, meet legislative requirements and are supported by appropriate standards

About the Team/Service/ Location

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, 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.

About you

You understand the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are skilled in applying its principles effectively in your role. You build and maintain positive relationships at all levels, enhancing the quality and contributions of individuals and teams to achieve the organisations vision and goals. Our work can be challenging but is also very rewarding. This role will suit a flexible Registered Nurse who is able to work independently and as part of a team, enjoy variety and the challenge of providing care to clients in the community. Some travel around the region will be required at times.

Skills and Experience

• Registration with New Zealand Nursing Council and current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Previous experience providing health care within the community setting is desirable
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team
• Current Authorised Vaccinator with experience in the outreach setting
• A current Competent Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP) or equivalent desirable
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings desired

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly 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 27 January 2025 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elismha Lubbe at Elismha.Lubbe@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz