Registered Nurse - Immunisation - Whangarei - Northern Region - Nphs

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.

We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

About the Role

We have a permanent part time opportunity within our Northern team for a Registered Nurse, Immunisation, to provide Outreach Immunisation Services across Te Tai Tokerau.

You will provide comprehensive immunisation coordination service focusing on Secondary Service Providers, founded on the principles of the treaty of Waitangi.

Assist and support the Immunisation Coordinator in decreasing vaccine preventable diseases in Northland through improved immunisation coverage.

Assist with Education and Training of Clinical staff about immunisation with the support of the Immunisation Coordinator.

Support the delivery of Immunisation Programmes and Mass Immunisation campaigns

About the Team / Service / Location

Our 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

As a successful candidate, you will show and understand the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and will be skilled in applying its principles effectively in your role.

You will build and maintain positive relationships at all levels and model an agile approach –try new approaches, learn quickly, adapt fast.

You will be 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.

• A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for underserved whanau and communities
• Current registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Registered Nurse
• Holds a current Annual Practising Certificate
• Hold a minimum of a proficient portfolio in an approved PDRP or equivalent with a commitment to continue through the programme
• Experienced Authorised Vaccinator
• Experience in the management and understanding of cold chain processes
• Sound knowledge of NZ immunisation schedule and ability to manage catch up scheduling
• Full Drivers Licence

Working at 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Thursday, 27 November

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay via

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.