"Take care of our children, take care of what they hear, take care of what they see, take care of how they feel. For how the children grow, so will be the shape of Aotearoa".-Dame Whina Cooper We're lucky tohave a chance to meet with themajority of Aotearoain theirfirst 5 years. JoinusasaRegisteredNurse andensure each Plunketbaby hasthe best start to life! While we are preferably seeking a full time permanent nurse to join us, if you're after part time hours, let us know in your cover letter what you're looking for.
TeWhiwhingamahi | The opportunity As a part of our team, yourrolewill betoassessthegrowth and development ofTamariki and to be a trustedclinicaladvisor, supporting whanautochoosehowthey'dlike to raise their Tamarikibyprovidingsound clinicaladvicetosupporttheir decisionmaking.You will foster relationships and develop rapport withwhanauin the community, takinga holistic approachto the provision of care, understanding the complexities involvedtoenableculturallyappropriateandpersonalisedsupport.
You'll truly never know the difference you'll make, providing that one piece of health promotion advice in a compelling way or following your gut and making a referral could make the difference of a lifetime.
We love what we do,but our roles are different to the standard nursing role you might otherwise do at a hospital or GPclinic. Hereare some things to know about our mahi:
Flexibility :The flexibility weprovideourkaimahi(employees) is a breath of fresh air for many who come from a hospitalor clinicenvironment-no more weekends or nights, no putting in leave requests months in advance and hoping for the best. In return, a degree of flexibility isrequired– holding clinics & conducting home visits means it is not necessarily always a 9-3 Mon-Fri,butit'sprobably theclosestyou'llfind!
Working autonomously :Being able to make decisions and work on your own is something that many of ourNurses highlightas abonus forworking with us. The way we work is focused on client interactions and fostering meaningful connections and individualised care. It is different from a hospital or GP clinicenvironment, with a focus on supporting people in the community and in their own homes. It means that for the most part, you workon your own;but the team are readily available forsupportand you will have a base clinic to connect to.It is a different experience, but if you're up for a change, it is extremely rewarding!
Pay rates for our Registered Nurses are between $62,911 ($31.84 per hour) and$90,099 ($45.60 per hour) depending on experience
He koreromou| About you Beingina Plunket Nurse role isn't just weighing babies! In anever-complexsociety, youwillhave a passion for patient-focusedcare with a commitment to delivering a high-quality andequitablecare totamarikiandwhanau.Most notably, you will have:
The ability to connect with whanau :Helping new parents and their support networks find their groove starts with gaining trust. Being invited (andmore importantlyinvited back) into homes is our greatest honour. Your ability to build relationships, listen and be led by your clients willdetermineyour success in this role. We work with whanau from allwalks of life, and beingprovidinga safe space where whanau can speak freely is crucial to the role.
A resilient nature :Not all whanau have a smooth ride or have the same starting point. Your training and life experience will have prepared you to work with whanau who may be experiencing difficulties including domestic violence, maternal and other mental healthchallengesandhigh levelsof deprivation. Facing these challenges head on is key to being able to best support and meet our goals.
Have a love for working with tamariki! :Youmay be the favourite aunty/uncle or have a tribe of your own, but your joy and passionforworking with whanau and wanting to make a lasting difference will beevidentin every interaction.The uniqueness of the whanau we connect with is what makes our role interesting. You will be flexible in your approach, but always with a listening ear,manaakitanga,ngakau,and the ability toprovideculturally safe care.
Ngapukengame tohunga Motuhake | Skills and Qualifications To be successful in this role,you will:
Be a Registered Nurse
Hold or be able to obtain an Annual Practicing CertificateHold a full clean NZ Drivers LicenceBe committed to completing12 monthPost Graduate Certificate in Well Child Tamariki ora (we willcover the costfor this)Ngahuamahi o Te Whanau Awhina | What weofferWork close to home in acommunity basedrole
A Monday – Friday role, with some flexibility to work aroundyou'Well Health Day': the ability to use sick leave for a proactive planned health dayA paid12 monthpostgradcertificate.Career pathways for leaders,educatorsand head office positionsMepeheatetukutono| How toapplyApplications must be made online, for any specific questions about the mahi, contact Maryann Mckinley -Clinical Leader ******
Applications close:28 March 2024
Please note, we will process applications as they are received. If we find a successful candidate, wereserve the right toclose this advert early.
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Hehuanuiorangamongamokopunawhakatipurangarotoingahaporihekeiho,hekeiho Setting the path of wellness in our communities for the early years, for generations to come Whanau Awhina Plunket is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing ofpepi,tamarikiand theirwhanau/family. We have committed to adopting a pro-equity approach where we give life to the Treaty principles oftinorangatiratanga, partnership, active protection,equityand options in our mahi/work to ensure healthytamariki, confident whanau and connected communities.
This journey is creating exciting career opportunities - If you would like to contribute to the important mahi we do,naumai,haeremai.
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