Community Nurse – Whānau Health & Equity Advocate

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At Raukura Hauora O Tainui, we provide an extensiverange of primary and communityhealth care services within our communities. We offer services for all ages and backgrounds, delivered by qualified and experienced staff. As a Maaori health organisation, we have a strong tikanga maaori based approach to providing better health solutions for all.Our values include doing the right thing, at the right time, every time, advocating for Maaori and equity, and aroha and Manaakitanga for the people we serve.

Our Vision :

Kia whai hua i te toonuitanga – To pursue the rewards of a thriving and prosperous way of life.

Our Philosophy :

Mehemea karekau ana he whakakitenga, ka mate te Iwi - Where there is no vision, the people will perish.

Our Mission :

To deliver kaupapa Maaori health and wellbeing services to all people living in the rohe of Tainui waka.

Our Values :

Pono me te Tika – Honest and true, we speak directly and operate honestly in a safe, inclusive environment, free of blame

Kia uu – We preserve and advocate for our rights, taking leadership for the wellbeing of others

Tiakitanga – We protect, take care of and serve our people

Kia Kotahi nei – We stand together as one, drawing on each other’s strengths

Aroha – We treat everyone and ourselves with love, care and respect.

About the role :

We are on the lookout to find an experienced Tapuhi Hapori (Community Nurse) to join our Early Years Health Services team.

The Tapuhi Hapori (Community Nurse) is responsible for the provision of primary health care services to whanau in the community. This role will work across our Early Years Health services.

The Community Nurse is responsible for establishing and maintaining a therapeutic partnership with patients and their whaanau to achieve optimum health and well-being through appropriate assessment, critical analysis of clinical information, clinical reasoning, care planning, intervention, evaluation and education.

Flexibility is key as this role also involves advocating for whaanau and working across diverse settings, including clinics, homes, and community spaces, to maximize health and well-being outcomes.

This role is based in Huntly, Waikato. This a full-time role from Monday to Friday from 8 : 30am to 5pm.

Please only apply if you are able to work the hours / days mentioned above.

If this sounds like you and you think you have what it takes, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Effectively establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with patients receiving health care and their whaanau

Evaluates responses to nursing interventions with the patient, their whaanau, and the health care team

Anticipates work flow each duty and organises resources and interventions accordingly, displaying a sound understanding of emergency procedures, plans and lines of communication

Ensures any situations that may compromise the safety and wellbeing of patients and their whanau are quickly identified and addressed

Accesses, understands, and utilises relevant policies and procedural guidelines that have implications for nursing practice, and identifies new insights and / or potential for improvement and change

Provides direction and appropriate delegation to nurses and other care or support workers within the clinical environment; monitoring and evaluating the care provided within the centre

Utilises relevant research findings, and person-centred evidence-based knowledge to underpin nursing activities and patient care

Participates in supporting, developing, and teaching colleagues to enhance professional nursing care outcomes

Supports and promotes actions and initiatives that enable risks to be identified and eliminated or reduced with particular focus on any risks which have high cost or significant safety implications

Ensure any complaints are appropriately responded to in line with processes and policies.

To be considered for this role ideally you will need to have :

Registered Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate

Primary Health Experience – In GP Practice or Community setting

CPR Core Skills Certificate

To attend all Core Competency trainings as required by the organisation

Experience in a similar role would be an advantage or able to demonstrate an understanding of NZ Health especially in relation to Rangatahi, Mental Health and addictions services and advocating for Pepi, Rangatahi and whanau.

What we offer : EAP services

CORE first aid training

Supportive team environment and ongoing training provided.

It is mandatory for you to have the following :

New Zealand registered Occupational Therapist with a current practicing certificate

Be legally entitled to work in New Zealand / Aotearoa (Citizenship, Work Visa or NZ Residency)

Preferredapplicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

If this sounds like you and you would like to work within a strong supportive and growing team environment, be part of the movement!

To apply :

Please fill out our application form first by following this link :

Press “Quick Apply” and ensure that you attach a copy of your CV and Cover Letter.

Please note : We appreciate all applications received; however, only those who meet the necessary qualifications and requirements for the position will be contacted for further consideration.

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Your application will include the following questions : Are you currently registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand? How many years' experience do you have as a Community Nurse? Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence? How many years' experience do you have in the healthcare services industry? What's your expected annual base salary? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? Do you have a current Police Check (Criminal Record Check) for employment?

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