District Nurse - Thames (Casual) at Waikato District Health Board (Hamilton), Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Where you’ll be working: Hauraki Thames Coromandel Community Services, Whitianga

The details: Casual

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Hauraki Thames Coromandel District Nursing team primarily based in Whitianga area in a casual position. This includes staff shortages and leave gaps. The Casual DN role will be asked to work in other bases within the service.

There are no set hours / days with this role.

The District Nurse Service provides services 7 days a week 0800- 1630hrs

This role is not suitable for a new graduate nurse.

Rural District Nursing provides a wide variety of care including long term medical conditions, home based palliative and end of life care, advanced IV management and chronic wound management within a multi-disciplinary environment inclusive of primary health care providers. An understanding of improving health outcomes is essential and an ability to work within a variety of social & cultural demographics. Our area covers a large geographical area and the ability to drive long distances during the work day is essential.

We work with many other health providers within the Community setting and relationship building is an essential part of our service. Familiarisation with and use of electronic devices and computer skills is an essential part of this role.

An orientation programme will be provided.

Requirements:

• Current New Zealand registered nurse practicing certificate is essential (not suitable for work permit applications)

• A full current NZ driver’s licence with no restrictions is essential

• Relevant experience for Rural Community District Nursing

• Post graduate study in assessment and chronic conditions is preferred but not essential

• Proven assessment & time management skills with an ability to prioritise & think critically

• A demonstrated ability to work autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team is vital for this role

• Manage personal & professional boundaries within a small rural community

• Ability to drive long distances

• Ability to provide own transport to place of work

COVID-19:

The Waikato District Health Board Health & Safety has a policy that includes ensuring that you comply with the Health Order announced 11 October 2021 and with the Waikato DHB’s Vaccine Preventable Diseases for Employees policy. The policy prescribes the required vaccinations including COVID19 for all employees of Waikato DHB. COVID-19 vaccinations are mandatory before you commence employment.

Why us:

The Waikato District Health Board (DHB) is one of the largest of 20 DHBs in New Zealand.

We plan, fund and provide health and disability support services to a population of more than 400,000. We run five hospitals across the district – a tertiary hospital in Hamilton, a secondary hospital in Thames, and three rural hospitals in Te Kuiti, Taumarunui, and Tokoroa.

We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. To do this we are working hard to develop a robust and capable workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply and would greatly value seeing more applicants from our Māori communities.

Your application:

Please apply directly online, and click here to review the position description. Applications are not able to be accepted via email. For any queries about the role please contact Rex Valenzuela in the Recruitment Team on rex.valenzuela@waikatodhb.health.nz

Application closing date: 29 May 2022

Values

Theme “People at Heart” – Te iwi Ngakaunui

• Give and earn respect - Whakamana

• Listen to me; talk to me – Whakarongo

• Fair play – Mauri Pai

• Growing the good – Whakapakari

• Stronger together – Kotahitanga