Registered Nurse

Plunket; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded postgraduate study

Bonding scheme eligibility

Permanent PT/FT

Whānau-centered care

Job summary

Whānau Āwhina Plunket in Whangārei is seeking Registered Nurses to support tamariki to thrive, with home visits and clinic appointments across birth to five years. You will build trusted relationships with whānau and deliver health assessments and education in a supportive community setting.

We welcome both new graduates and experienced nurses, offering opportunities to develop knowledge in child health, community nursing and population health, with permanent full-time and part-time roles

Qualifications

• Current Nursing Council registration and APC, or be actively working towards obtaining them.
• A full driver’s licence and willingness to travel for community visits.
• Confidence using computer systems and maintaining accurate clinical records.
• A willingness to undertake postgraduate education in Well Child Tamariki Ora.

Responsibilities

• Provide health assessments and early identification of concerns during home visits and clinics.
• Support whānau with practical advice, health education and referrals as needed.
• Contribute to culturally safe care and equitable health outcomes for Māori and Pacific peoples.

Job description

Build a career supporting tamariki to thrive, withNorthland’s beaches and outdoor adventures within reach. Whether you’rebeginning your nursing career or bringing years of experience, join WhānauĀwhina Plunket in Whangārei and make a difference during the years thatmatter most.

We have permanent Registered Nurse opportunities availablein Whangārei, with hours ranging from 0.6 FTE to full-time.

As a Plunket Nurse, you’ll build trusted relationships withwhānau, supporting the health and wellbeing of pēpi and tamariki from birth tofive years. Through home visits and clinic appointments, you’ll undertakehealth and development assessments, provide practical advice and healtheducation, and connect whānau with additional support when needed.

Your mahi will involve listening, recognising strengths andworking alongside whānau to understand what matters to them. You’ll use yourclinical judgement to identify concerns early, plan care and help whānau feelconfident in their parenting journey.

New graduates bring fresh knowledge, curiosity andenthusiasm. Experienced nurses bring valuable clinical judgement andperspectives from other areas of practice. We welcome both, with opportunitiesto develop your knowledge in child health, community nursing and populationhealth.

You’re a nurse who enjoys getting to know people andunderstands that good care starts with trust. You listen without judgement,explain information clearly and adapt your approach to the needs of eachwhānau.

You may be newly qualified, ready for a change of specialty,or an experienced community nurse looking for your next opportunity. Whereveryou are in your career, you’ll bring a commitment to culturally safe care,ongoing learning and improving equitable health outcomes for Māori, Pacificpeoples and all whānau.

You will need:

• CurrentNursing Council registration and APC, or be actively working towardsobtaining them. This includes new graduates who are awaiting State Finals,and nurses returning to practice..
• Afull driver’s licence and willingness to travel for community visits.
• Confidenceusing computer systems and maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Awillingness to undertake postgraduate education in Well Child TamarikiOra.

Previous child health or community nursing experience is welcomebut is not essential. We encourage applications from new graduates.

• Meaningfulnursing mahi, with the opportunity to follow the development of tamarikiand see the difference your care makes over time.
• Fundedpostgraduate study in Well Child Tamariki Ora.
• Eligiblenurses working in Well Child Tamariki Ora at Plunket may qualify for Health NewZealand’s Voluntary Bonding Scheme.
• Opportunitiesto grow your assessment, health promotion and whānau support skills.
• Careerpathways into education, leadership and other roles across Plunket.
• Permanentpart-time and full-time opportunities.

Whangārei offers city conveniences alongside a coastallifestyle. Enjoy cafés, galleries and waterfront walks at the Town Basin,explore the tracks around Whangārei Heads, or spend your days off discoveringthe Tutukākā Coast and beaches such as Matapōuri and Whale Bay.

Whether you’re already local, returning to Northland orconsidering a move, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding nursing careerwhile making room for the things you enjoy outside work.

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is committed to supporting the healthand wellbeing of pēpi, tamariki and theirwhānau. We have committed to adopting a pro-equity approach wherewe give life to the Treaty principles of tino rangatiratanga, partnership,active protection, equity and options in our mahi to ensure healthy tamariki,confident whānau and connected communities. Thisjourney is creating exciting career opportunities - If you would like tocontribute to the important mahi we do, naumai, haeremai.

Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time