Nursing - Community, Maternal & Child Health (Healthcare & Medical)Awarua Whanau Services deliver Kaupapa Maori services that provide for whanau by servicing their social, health and education needs throughout Murihiku and rural Otago. Awarua Whanau Services has an opportunity for a New Graduate Registered Nurse to take the first step in their career in a supportive environment to develop knowledge and professional practice.About the Role - Mo te tungaIn this role you will be supporting immunisation delivery by increasing whanau knowledge around the importance of immunisation programmes. You will increase opportunities for Tamariki, Rangatahi and whanau to access disease preventable immunisations by providing a free service delivered in a range of community settings including marae, kura, mobile clinics and private homes. In this role you will be whanau focused to prepare our community for winter and increase uptake of other vaccinations.Ideally you will be a strong confident advocate of immunisation programmes. The role requires a New Graduate Registered Nurse with a NCNZ practicing certificate and an interest in community nursing. You must be eager to undertake authorised vaccinator training and have a desire to learn new skills. Excellent time management skills, adept at learning new systems and processes, and the ability to take instruction and work collaboratively in a team will also be your strengths.At Awarua Whanau Services, the ability to connect with whanau through kaupapa Maori approaches to hauora is important. If you are comfortable with tikanga Maori and Te Reo Maori that would be useful in building relationships with whanau. You must hold a full NZ drivers license, and have the ability to travel within the district to remove any barrier to access. You will be provided with a mobile phone, laptop, and access to fleet vehicles.Awarua Whanau Services has a team of dedicated kaimahi who are committed to working with the community to achieve the best possible outcomes. You can find out about their awesome mahi at www.awarua.nz. Come and join our whanau.Applications close on Friday, 31 May 2024. Contact us on 03 218 6668 or email ****** for the position description and application form. Applications must include your CV, covering letter, and application form.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?How many years' experience do you have as a nurse?Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr
