Health Improvement Practitioner (0.7 FTE)

Nelson Bays Primary Health; Nelson; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialised training

Ongoing mentorship

National Programme opportunity

Job summary

Nelson Bays Primary Health is seeking a registered health professional to join the General Practice Team in Nelson, NZ. You will provide immediate therapy (FACT) and run group programs, working closely with enrolled populations and whanau.

With a current APC and experience in Youth, Pacific, Māori health, you will mentor others and contribute to population health pathways within primary care.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered health professional with APC.
• Experience with Youth, Pacific and Māori health is advantageous.
• Experience in Mental Health and primary care settings preferred.
• Ability to work well in a supportive team and deliver care.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate, accessible therapy, including FACT, to patients.
• Deliver evidence-based group programs in partnership with the GP Team.
• Offer consultation, education, and advice to General Practice Team.
• Help develop intervention pathways to support population health.

Skills

Youth experience

Pacific communities experience

Māori health experience

Mental health experience

Education

Annual Practising Certificate (APC) as a health professional

Job description

Nelson Bays Primary Health (NBPH) promotes and supports quality community health services, with an emphasis on keeping people healthy. Our vision is “healthy community…healthy people…healthy workforce” – Hapori Ora, Tāngata Ora, Kaimahi Ora.

(Nelson)

56 hours/fortnight (0.7 FTE)

Are you the type of person that is self-motivated yet can work well in a supportive team environment?

Are you driven to provide equitable care?

Do you want to ensure all patients and their whānau, hapū and iwi have access to care?

Are you as committed as we are to find practical ways to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, especially in health?

We are looking for a registered health professional (e.g., mental health nurse, psychologist, occupational therapist, or social worker) to fill this rewarding role. Experience working with Youth, Pacific, Māori and in Mental Health will be an advantage.

If you enjoy making a difference to people’s lives and would like to work in Primary Care, then this opportunity is for you.

We offer:

• Specialised training and ongoing mentorship;
• An innovating and exciting opportunity for a qualified health professional looking for a change;
• Opportunity to be part of a National Programme.

About the Role:

You will work as a fully integrated team member of the General Practice Team, providing immediate, accessible therapy (particularly Focused Acceptance and Commitment therapy FACT) to patients and deliver evidence-based group programs to patients in partnership with the General Practice Team, their enrolled population and whanau;

You will provide consultation, education, and advice to members of the General Practice Team;

You will also support local population health by developing intervention pathways based on the clinical need.

A full and current Annual Practicing Certificate as a registered health professional e.g psychologist, nurse, occupational therapist, social worker

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, we would welcome your application.

Vacancy open until filled

IMPORTANT NOTE: To be eligible for this role, applicants must:

Be able to work in New Zealand (NZ residency or a valid work permit).

Receive a satisfactory police check.

Hold a full and current driver's licence