Well-Child Community Nurse — Flexible & Autonomous Dunedin

Plunket; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent positions

Flexible hours

No weekends or nights

Job summary

Plunket in Dunedin, Otago seeks Registered Nurses to help tamariki thrive in the community. You will assess growth and development, support whānau with culturally responsive care, and promote health through home visits and clinics.

Two permanent positions available at part-time and full-time hours. Flexible scheduling, no weekends or nights typical, and a commitment to post-graduate development in Well Child Tamariki Ora. Contact Marlene Du Toit-Parks for details.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse.
• Must hold or be able to obtain an Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Must hold a full clean NZ Drivers Licence.
• Commitment to completing 12-month Post Graduate Certificate in Well Child Tamariki Ora.
• Vaccinator certification would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Monday–Friday role with some flexibility to work around you.
• Two Well Health Day’s policy to use sick leave for a proactive health day.
• Career pathways for leaders, educators and head office positions.

Responsibilities

• Assess growth and development of tamariki and act as a trusted clinical advisor.
• Support whānau to decide how they would like to raise their Tamariki.
• Build relationships with whānau in the community and provide culturally safe, holistic care.
• Deliver health promotion advice and appropriate referrals as needed.
• Work across the Dunedin region in a community setting, including home visits.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Autonomous working

Clinical assessment

Relationship building with whānau

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

Plunket in Dunedin, Otago seeks Registered Nurses to help tamariki thrive in the community. You will assess growth and development, support whānau with culturally responsive care, and promote health through home visits and clinics.

Two permanent positions available at part-time and full-time hours. Flexible scheduling, no weekends or nights typical, and a commitment to post-graduate development in Well Child Tamariki Ora. Contact Marlene Du Toit-Parks for details.