Registered Nurse - Outreach Immunisation Nurse

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Registered Nurse – Outreach Immunisation

0.8 FTE, Monday to Friday 0800 – 1630 hrs

Children’s Health Hub Rotorua

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.

An exciting opportunity has become available to work as a Registered Nurse-Outreach Immunisation and join our passionate and multi-disciplinary team at Women Child and Family Community in Children’s Health Hub Rotorua.

Mō te tūranga / About the role

You will provide Outreach Immunisation Services (OIS) to children in Health New Zealand Te Whata Ora Lakes Rotorua region aged 0-6 years whose primary health care services have been unable to locate or have been unsuccessful in bringing into primary health care services for immunisation and are overdue for their scheduled childhood immunisations and meet the OIS guidelines. Key responsibilities include making contact with these families, discussing immunisation, gaining informed consent and arranging vaccination at their home, clinic or other suitable venues.

Mō koe / About you

• Registered Nurse with current APC
• Authorised Vaccinator with a current certificate
• Experience working with Infants and Children
• Current Basic Life support level 4
• Current Full Driving License

 Mō Tātou | About us

The Children’s Health Hub is co-located with Rotorua Library in Te Aka Mauri. We provide a range of child health and screening services. Te Aka’ means ‘the vine or interconnection’ and ‘mauri’ means the life force or essence, so Te Aka Mauri refers the shared vision to create a facility of excellence to advance community wellbeing and understanding.

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities such as mountain biking, skiing, and fishing. Family friendly beaches are also an hour’s drive away. The Lakes district has a growing multi-cultural community and is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience in an excellent and supportive work environment.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou / What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Free staff parking
• A supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment
• Free flu vaccination
• Discounts (with local businesses)
• Access to Employee Assistance Program 

Awhe utu / Salary range

$ 81,683 to $ 103,750 pro-rated to hours worked

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now” or visit our careers page at https://www.lakesdhb.govt.nz.The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change. Please note that we do not accept money for any job offer.

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