Public Health Nurse - Child Health

Location:- Masterton base
Contract:Permanent - part time
Hours:Negotiable between 0.6 – 0.9 FTE or 46 hours - 72 hours per fortnight
ABOUT THE SERVICE

RPH is one of the three larger public health units in New Zealand and as such often takes on a national leadership role. RPH provides public health services to the greater Wellington region, including Wairarapa (population of approximately 463,000). There are a wide range of roles in the organisation: health protection officers, public health physicians, medical officers, public health advisors, public health analysts, public health nurses, vision and hearing technicians, management, administration, communications and information systems.
THE ROLE
We have an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse to join our child health team. We seek a highly motivated, energetic person who is organised and flexible to join us in our work with children and their whanau, and school communities across a continuum of personal health and public/population health. We provide personal health, health education and health promotion within our schools and Early Childhood Education settings, and deliver the School Based Immunisation Programme across the Wairarapa.
The successful applicant will be experienced working with children, whanau and the wider community, and have proven ability to build relationships with health, social and disability agencies. Comprehensive nursing knowledge, assessment skills and confident in health promotion and health education are important components of the role.
Ideally you will have a post graduate qualification in primary or public health and a minimum of two years’ experience in primary care. Independent vaccinator experience is not essential but would be an advantage.
BENEFITS
We offer a supportive workplace culture with a commitment to your on-going professional development. This includes; a comprehensive orientation programme, training and study opportunities, and peer support.
Staff benefits include discounts from many companies throughout the region.