Public Health Nurse - Greymouth - Te Waipounamu - Nphs

New Zealand GovernmentNew Zealand

30+ days ago

Job description

Public Health Nurse –Greymouth – Perm

Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Public Health Nurse role
Permanent full-time (part-time considered) based in Greymouth
Paid on the relevant nursing collective

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

As a Public Health Nurse, you will deliver public health nursing services across the community.

Public health nursing includes assessment of population health, attention to the multiple determinants of health, an emphasis on primary prevention, and continued commitment to best evidence-based public health nursing practice.

Part-time would be considered.

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 works 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 be skilled in applying its principles effectively in your role.

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

You can utilise advanced nursing knowledge and skills through reflective practice, critical thinking and professional judgement to provide competent care and advice while working to the top of scope.

Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Registered Nurse.

Holds a current Annual Practising Certificate.

An ongoing commitment to professional development.

A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for underserved whanau and communities.

Be prepared to work towards, or already, an authorised vaccinator (3 years+) and / or whole of life authorised vaccinator, as required for the role.

Demonstrated competence in the application of Maori health models to Nursing practice.

Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Demonstrated time management skills.

Proven experience using Patient Management Systems.

An eye for detail and commitment to continuous quality improvement

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Full Driver's 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 serve 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

pm on Monday, 1st December

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Adele Edmonds-Woolf via

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

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