Te whiwhinga mahi: The opportunity We have an exciting new opportunity for a fixed-term Child Immunisation Improvement Nurse in our Tairwhiti team. Our new Immunisation team aims to improve immunisation coverage and ensure the families in the Tairwhiti region have access to services to empower them to make informed decisions regarding immunisation. A key objective of our service is to improve immunisation coverage for Mori and Pacific children, and other priority groups with high rates of vaccine preventable disease and low immunisation rates.

We are looking for a skilled registered nurse to join our Immunisation Team. In this role you will be part of the teams clinical resource, working alongside supportive administrative colleagues. You will provide robust clinical knowledge, provide a link between families and general practice and contribute to the delivery of an important health service, through the provision of childhood vaccinations.

This role will get you out and about in the community, working closely with tamariki and their whnau, and other primary healthcare providers. Were looking for someone who enjoys engaging with people, building positive relationships, and reducing health inequity for our Mori and Pacific children. This role is fixed-term until 2027.

He krero mu: About you Registered with Nursing Council of New Zealand with evidence of competency to practice. Minimum 2 year's experience post nursing registration experience. Authorised vaccinator.

Current full drivers license Experience working in a health setting with Tamariki and their whnau. Experience in the provision of childhood immunisations. Mentoring and facilitation experience (preferred).

Experience in continuous service improvement and development. Experience using practice management systems. Proficient with Office 365 products and using video conferencing (e.

g. Microsoft Teams, Zoom). A commitment to continuous improvement of clinical systems.

Understanding of child health issues and importance of advocacy and confidentiality. Analytical skills, problem-solving skills and competent level of clinical skills. Ng huatanga kei a mtou: What we offer An organisation which strives to uphold the principles of partnership, participation and protection underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

An environment which encourages a happy, healthy and balanced workforce through flexible workplace offerings and additional gifted leave. Opportunities for career development and training. An opportunity to influence and contribute to the wider work of Pinnacle, and a commitment to your health and well-being with an offer of medical insurance, EAP services and free flu vaccinations.

If you are passionate about making a difference and you think this sounds like you please apply now. Me phea te tuku tono: How to apply Please reach out to tracy.fergus@pinnacle.

health.nz to arrange a krero before you apply if that is what you need from this process and/or apply below. Note : We will be screening.