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Nehi Kaupapa Maori -Kaupapa Maori Registered Nurse at Bay of Plenty District Health Board (Tauranga/Whakatane), Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō Tātou – About Us 

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities. The 

Bay of Plenty District Health Board is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 259,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki.  The BOPDHB is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

We seek courageous, passionate, and driven individuals who are inspired by Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity driven, culturally safe and anti-racist who want to be part of leading a paradigm shift toward Toi Ora within Te Moana a Toi.

The successful candidate will be working within Te Whare Maiangiangi, our 24 bed Adult Mental Health inpatient unit based in Tauranga. The role is to ensure clinically and culturally safe delivery of care to our patients.

You will be joining a supportive team where you will be provided with the opportunity for continued learning and application of new learning. You will also be championing and supporting Toi Ora knowledge and competence within the workforce.

We have permanent positions, with 0.8 - 1.0 FTE available. Sound like you?  We encourage you to apply today stating in your cover letter how many hours per week you wish to be considered for. 

He korero Mōu - About You

To be successful in this role you will be:

  • A Nēhi Kaupapa Māori, (Registered Nurse), preferably with minimum 1 years' nursing experience to join our Mental Health Inpatient team.
  • Mental Health and/or kaupapa Māori nursing experience an advantage.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a commitment to te reo me ona tikanga.
  • Driven to apply Te Aō Māori views, concepts, knowledge, and practices in your work.
  • Demonstrates, exudes, and embeds behaviours consistent with He Pou Oranga Tāngata Whenua and the BOPDHB Manaakitanga values. 

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

  • In-House career development
  • Flexible working options for a healthy work-life balance
  • Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
  • Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
  • SWEAT, our onsite gym
  • Free onsite parking
  • Discounts (with local businesses)

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi – Our Values 

At the Bay of Plenty District Health Board (BOPDHB) we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.

Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW”For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal. 

The BOPDHB are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

Following the update to COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021, to be employed with Bay of Plenty DHB you will be required to be fully vaccinated as a health care worker. Evidence of your vaccination status will be required at offer stage. If you do not meet this criteria, we are unable to progress your application.

All applications must be made online

Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details

Employer: Bay of Plenty District Health Board (Tauranga/Whakatane)
Location: Bay of Plenty
Position type: Permanent Full time
Category: Health
Date listed: 11-May-2022
Closing date: 08-Jun-2022
Reference: NZ/005002172
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Website: https://www.bopdhb.health.nz/

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