Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Public Health Nurse role
- Location: Invercargill
- Nursing Collectives according to qualifications and experience - Registered Nurse Salary Scales Step 1-7
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders
About the Role
We have an opportunity available to join our Te Waipounamu regional team as a Public Health Nurse. This is a permanent, full-time role.
Public health nursing includes assessment of personal and population health, attention to the multiple determinants of health, an emphasis on primary prevention, immunisation, and continued commitment to best evidence based public health nursing practice.
In this role you will deliver comprehensive youth/rangatahi health assessments in a school setting. This will include supporting generic Public Health Nursing work inclusive of immunisations/ home visiting, health and wellbeing of whānau in the community setting.
The successful applicant will primarily be based in one local high school working alongside muti disciplinary education and health teams and services.
About the Team/Service/ Location
The public health nursing team is part of the National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, and work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures for all) by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.
About you
You understand the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are skilled in applying its principles effectively in your role. You build and maintain positive relationships at all levels and model an agile approach, you learn quickly, adapt fast. You are able to utilise advanced nursing knowledge and skills through reflective practice, critical thinking and professional judgement to provide competent care and advice while working to top of scope.
Skills and Experience
- Current registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand as Registered Nurse and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate
- 3+ years clinical experience, Authorised Vaccinator or interest in completing training, demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise and clinical judgement, particularly when working with children and adolescents
- Hold or be working towards a minimum of a competent portfolio in an approved PDRP or equivalent with a commitment to continue through the programme
- Child and whānau health related experience
- Ability to work within a team and autonomously
- Proven experience and competence using Patient Management Systems
- An eye for detail and commitment for continuous quality improvement
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Full, New Zealand drivers licence
- With the support of Health NZ, you will proactively take care of your own health and safety, to ensure a safe and supportive work environment
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 19 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elismha Lubbe at Elismha.Lubbe@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz