Public Health Nurse - Flaxmere - Central Region - Nphs

CGR Services; Hawkes Bay; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A health service organization is seeking a Public Health Nurse for a permanent part-time role in Flaxmere. The ideal candidate will collaborate with teams and communities to enhance health and wellbeing, focusing on culturally appropriate care. Candidates should have 3+ years of clinical experience and be registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand. Applications are welcome from diverse communities, promoting an inclusive workforce.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Required 3+ years clinical experience, particularly with children and adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within teams and communities to promote health and wellbeing.
• Deliver public health nursing practices integrating social sciences.

Skills

Current registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand

3+ years clinical experience

Authorized vaccinator

Culturally appropriate care

Commitment to professional development

Competence in Māori health models

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Strong time management skills

Experience with Patient Management Systems

Excellent communication skills

Full New Zealand driver’s license

Job description

Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Public Health Nurse role.

Location:

Flaxmere

Salary:

Nursing Collectives according to qualifications and experience - Registered Nurse Salary Scales Step 1-7

Position Details:

Permanent, Part-Time 0.9FTE

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and building an inclusive health system for all New Zealanders.

About the Role:

Join our team as a Public Health Nurse in a permanent part-time role based in Flaxmere, working with the Central team. As part of the National Public Health Service (NPHS), you will collaborate within teams and communities to promote health and wellbeing, applying public health nursing practices that integrate nursing, social sciences, and public health knowledge.

About the Team / Service / Location:

The public health nursing team is part of NPHS within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, focusing on wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level interventions, working across boundaries to deliver tailored services.

About You:

• Build positive relationships and demonstrate agility, learning quickly and adapting fast.
• Utilize advanced nursing knowledge through reflective practice, critical thinking, and professional judgment.

Skills and Experience:

• Current registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• 3+ years clinical experience, especially with children and adolescents.
• Authorized vaccinator (preferably Whole of Life).
• Deliver culturally appropriate, strengths-based care aimed at reducing health inequities.
• Commitment to professional development and achieving equitable outcomes.
• Competence in Māori health models application.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong time management skills.
• Experience with Patient Management Systems.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality improvement.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Full New Zealand driver’s license.

Work Environment:

Supportive of health and safety, embracing diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply:

Visit our online careers portal to view the position description and submit your application before 11:59 pm on 30 July 2025. For questions, contact Elismha Lubbe at [e-mail].