Hauraki Thames Coromandel Community Nursing Services 48 hours per fortnight 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 are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Hauraki Thames Coromandel (HTC) District Nursing team primarily based in Waihi. District Nursing is a community nursing-based service and a combination of home visiting and clinic-based work.

The District nurse service provides services 7 days a week from 0800- 1630 hours, and this includes after hours on call and call outs for palliative / end of life care when required. A full, unrestricted drivers licence is essential for this role. It is essential that applicants have had three to five years of varied post-basic nursing experience.

About the Service The Hauraki Thames Coromandel community services is an urban / rural service. Rural District Nursing provides a wide variety of care across the lifespan and offers a challenging, varied and complex nursing role within the community including long-term medical conditions, home based palliative end of life care and chronic wound management within a multi-disciplinary environment inclusive of primary health care providers. An understanding of improving health outcomes is essential and an ability to work within a variety of home / social, community & cultural demographics.

You will work in other bases as directed. Click here to view the position description. About you A District Nurse is required to be multi-skilled with excellent assessment and communication skills.

We work alongside many other health providers within the Community setting and relationship building is an essential part of our service. Familiarisation with and use of electronic devices is an essential part of this role. Requirements : Current New Zealand Registered Nurse annual practicing certificate (essential) .

A full & current class 1, NZ drivers licence with no restrictions. (essential) . Relevant experience for Rural District Nursing with a minimum of three years experience.

Post graduate study is preferred but not essential. Proven time management skills with an ability to prioritise & think critically. A demonstrated ability to work autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team is vital for this role Manage personal & professional boundaries within a small rural community.

Sensitivity to cultural aspects and the Treaty of Waitangi principles to practice. Competency with te ao Mori, tikanga, and te reo Mori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth. Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mtauranga Mori and Kaupapa Mori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

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