District Nurse - Community Clinical Services (0.8FTE) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Working with Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is about more than just a job. It's about enjoying coming to work every day, feeling challenged, trusted and supported, whilst enjoying living in a region that has a lifestyle unrivalled in New Zealand.

Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

About the role:

Achieving the best health outcomes for our patients starts with expecting the best from ourselves, and right now Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is looking for an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse to join our District Nursing Team.

This is a permanent 0.8 FTE part time position working 32 hours per week based in the Whangarei, caring for patients in their own home or clinics

The primary function of this position is to utilise professional knowledge and skill to provide a holistic approach to nursing care that is safe, of the highest quality possible and in accordance with:

-        Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau policies

-        Registered Nurse Scope of Practice

-        Nursing Practice Standards

-        Nursing Council of NZ Registered Nurse competencies

-        Nursing Council code of conduct

Required skills/experience:

• Registered Nurse with a current practicing certificate
• Community nursing experience
• Good communication skills

Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Interesting and wide variety of work involved to keep you engaged and motivated
• Plenty of professional development opportunities

Our work can be challenging but is also very rewarding. If you are flexible, able to work independently and as part of a friendly and experienced team, enjoy variety and the challenge of providing care to clients in the community, then we are looking for you.

A career with Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

Our people live our Values:

Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do

Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated

Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion

Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding

Taumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

Vacancy No: NS23-101

Closes: 28 March 2023