Public Health Nurse - Blenheim - Nphs

New Zealand Government; Nelson; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

New Zealand Government is seeking a Public Health Nurse in Blenheim to support tamariki, rangatahi and whānau through schools, preschools and homes. You will deliver evidence-based public health nursing, immunisation and prevention within the NPHS framework.

This 0.6 FTE permanent position requires current RN registration with NZ Nursing Council, APC, and a commitment to health equity and continuous quality improvement. Applicants from diverse communities are welcome.

Qualifications

• Current Nursing Council of NZ registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Hold a valid Annual Practising Certificate and be eligible to work in NZ.
• Experience in child and whanau health is preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and autonomously with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based public health nursing services in community and education settings.
• Deliver immunisation, health assessment, and primary prevention activities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Autonomy

Professional development

Equity focus

Vaccinator readiness

Māori health models

Detail orientation

Quality improvement

Driver's licence

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) – Nursing Council of NZ

Annual Practising Certificate

Tools

Patient Management Systems

Job description

Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Public Health Nurse role Permanent, part-time 0.6 FTE position based in Blenheim Nursing Collectives according to qualifications and experience – Registered Nurse Salary Scales Step 1- 7 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'll support the health and wellbeing of tamariki, rangatahi and whānau across a range of community and education settings, including schools, preschools and homes. You'll provide evidence-based public health nursing services, including health assessment, primary prevention and immunisation, while considering the wider determinants that influence individual, whānau and population health.

About the Service

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora 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

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Registered Nurse and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate
• Child and whanau health-related experience
• Ability to work within a team and autonomously
• An ongoing commitment to professional development
• A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for underserved whānau and communities
• Be prepared to work towards, or already be, a whole-of-life authorised vaccinator
• Demonstrated competence in the application of Māori health models to Nursing practice
• Proven experience using Patient Management Systems
• An eye for detail and commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability and passion to work with a diverse range of children, young people and their families whanau.
• Respectful and responsive to Whaikaha and persons living with disabilities.
• 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 service our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.