Registered Nurse - Te Rito e Tupu Ana - 12 Month Fixed Term | Whitianga

12- Month Fixed Term Opportunity in Whitianga!!

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse for our Te Rito e Tupu Ana (Well Child) Team. As part of this team, you will support the health and wellbeing of pēpi and tamariki from birth to 5-years.

The position will be based in Whitianga while also covering the Hauraki rohe - 32 hours per week (0.8FTE)

Working in whānau homes and in our Whānau Health Centres, Te Rito e Tupu Ana provide services including health assessments, development and growth monitoring and education for whānau and caregivers, food and nutrition advice, oral health education and vaccinations. As part of a kaupapa Māori health service, Te Rito e Tupu Ana Nurses are responsible for providing culturally appropriate and whānau-centered care with the ability to coordinate with health and social services to reduce health inequities for whānau

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Registered Nurse with a current APC.
• Proven experience in child health, community nursing or Well Child services.
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills, with a focus on evidence-based practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and independently as required.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills with diverse communities
• Have an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how it can be shown in practice
• Proficiency in the use of digital health technologies and clinical information systems. 

In return, we offer a supportive and professional working environment and regular professional development opportunities that align with our mātāpono, Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga and Kotahitanga.

If you want to be a part of the vital years of our pēpi and tamariki and improve health outcomes for our whānau please apply!

To request a position description, please email hr@korowai.co.nz