Registered Nurse, Rheumatic Fever Screening - Well Child

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We have funding for a 12 month fixed term project to roll out a Rheumatic Fever Screening Project to year 7 tauira in Kura Kaupapa Maori on the East Coast, urban Gisborne and Western Rural areas.

This Coordination role would ideally suit a person who has community nursing experience and in particular working in schools and kura. If you have delivered a School Based Immunisation program in an Intermediate School setting then this may be a role that you are suited to. This role may also suit a job share and or a secondment.

You will become a trained scanner as well are having the role of coordinating the service delivery across the district including working alongside kaimahi colleagues who will deliver the bulk of the scanning in the kura.

For more information about this position please contact Sandi French on Sandi.French@tdh.org.nz or 0273110359.

The remuneration range for this role is $73,566 - $103,630 and is covered by the collective agreement: PSA Mental Health Public Nursing MECA

Position Description |  Registered Nurse

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.

Immigration/Visa Support

Immigration NZ has introduced an Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme. For some positions this includes a clear pathway to residency. Successful candidates offered a position with us who require a work visa, will provide support with their Visa application. This booklet provides information on settling in Tūranganui-a-Kiwa.