District Nurses - Whangarei at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Come join our community clinical services team who are already enjoying a rewarding lifestyle outside of the main cities! Both permanent full and part time opportunities available based in Commerce Street, Whangarei (with some travel required around the region).

Are you seeking a role with real impact and meaning? Are you a Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to work in a community based environment as part of a supportive team and contribute to the best outcomes for patients and their whanau? At Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau, we're driving health equity for Te Tai Tokerau, and we want you to be a part of our passionate whanau.

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.

Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now!

Primary functions of this role:

Meet the needs of patients and their family/whānau using contemporary nursing care, which is safe, appropriate and effective. The care is based on comprehensive assessment, ensures continuity, and is patient/client centred, culturally sensitive and evidence –based.

Care is provided in the community either at the patients place of residence or in community clinics, or other suitable environments as mutually agreed with the patient.

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.

Benefits:

• Interesting and wide variety of work involved to keep you engaged and motivated
• Plenty of professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to make a difference in your community
• Be part of supportive team

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: NS23-334