Immunisation Facilitator (0.56 FTE)

Nelson Bays Primary Health; Nelson; On-site; NZD 54,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Nelson Bays Primary Health is seeking an Immunisation Nurse to support immunisation delivery across Nelson Bays. The role involves working with an existing Immunisation Facilitator in a 50:50 job share, connecting with primary care providers and communities to reach those most in need.

The successful candidate will have NZ registration, be an Authorised Vaccinator, hold a current CPR Level 4, and bring experience in immunisation, cold chain management and primary care coordination.

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Nurse or NZ regulated health professional with a current practising certificate.
• Authorised Vaccinator.
• Current CPR Certificate (Level 4).
• Experience in Cold Chain Management.
• Experience in advising and coordinating immunisation or other healthcare services/programmes within primary care.
• Experience in Practice Management systems and Immunisation delivery.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen immunisation delivery in collaboration with primary care providers and community partners.
• Identify and break down barriers to immunisation, especially for Māori, Pacific peoples and rural communities.
• Build trusted relationships with practices and communities and use data to identify gaps.
• Support locally led approaches that improve access, experience and coverage.

Education

NZ Registered Nurse or NZ regulated health professional with current practising certificate

Authorised Vaccinator

Current CPR Certificate (Level 4)

Experience in Cold Chain Management

Experience in advising and coordinating immunisation or other healthcare services/programmes within primary care

Experience in Practice Management systems and Immunisation delivery

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.

NBPH is seeking a special person to make a difference to the health and well-being of people in the Nelson Bays region in the following role:

45 hours per fortnight or 0.56 FTE

We are looking for an enthusiastic Immunisation Nurse who is passionate about making a real difference for whānau and communities across Nelson Bays.

Working alongside our existing Immunisation Facilitator in a 50:50 job share, you’ll connect with primary care providers and community partners to strengthen immunisation delivery and help ensure services reach the people who need them most.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference across our general practices and communities

You’ll help identify and break down barriers to immunisation, particularly for Māori, Pacific peoples, rural communities and whānau experiencing inequitable access or outcomes. You will build trusted relationships with practices and communities, use data to understand where gaps exist, and support practical, locally led approaches that improve access, experience and coverage.

Bring people together, make a genuine difference, and help strengthen immunisation delivery to create healthier, better protected communities across Nelson Bays.

We require the successful applicant have:

NZ Registered Nurse orother NZ regulated health professional with a currentpracticingcertificate

At least two years recent experience in general practice and/or immunisation

Authorised Vaccinator

Current CPR Certificate (Level 4)

Experience in Cold Chain Management

Experience in advising and coordination immunisationor other healthcare services/programmeswithin primary care

Experience in Practice Management systems and Immunisation delivery

Exceptional communication skills with the ability to work independently and within various teams

Open to change and willing to adopt and initiate change

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, please don’t hesitate to apply.

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