“Take care of our children, take care of what they hear, take care of what they see, take care of how they feel. For how the children grow, so will be the shape of Aotearoa”. -Dame Whina Cooper
We’re lucky tohave a chance to meet with themajority of Aotearoain theirfirst 5 years. JoinusasaRegisteredNurse andensure each Plunketbaby hasthe best start to life! We have afixed term part time (0.6FTE)role in ourCanterbury team, working across Oxford, Fernside and parts of Rangiora.
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
Your role is to assessthegrowth and development of tamariki and be a trustedclinicaladvisor, supporting whānautochoosehowthey’dlike to raise their Tamariki.You’ll truly never know the difference you’ll make, providing that one piece of health promotion advice in a compelling way or following your gut and making a referral could make the difference of a lifetime.
We love what we do,but ourroles are different to the standard nursing role you might otherwise do at a hospital or GPclinic. Hereare some things to know about our mahi:
Flexibility: The flexibility weprovideourkaimahi(employees) is a breath of fresh air for many who come from a hospitalor clinicenvironment-no more weekends or nights, no putting in leave requests months in advance and hoping for the best. In return, a degree of flexibility isrequired– holding clinics & conducting home visits means it is not necessarily always a 9-5 Mon-Fri, butit’s probably theclosestyou’llfind!
Working autonomously:Being able to make decisions and work on your own is something that many of ourNurses highlightas abonus forworking with us. The way we work is focused on client interactions and fostering meaningful connections and individualised care. It is different from a hospital or GP clinicenvironment, with a focus on supporting people in the community and in their own homes. It means that for the most part, you work on your own;but the team are readily available forsupport,and you will have a base clinic to connect to.It is a different experience, but if you’re up for a change, it is extremely rewarding!
Pay rates for our Registered Nurses are between $66,222 ($33.51 per hour) and$94,842 ($48.00 per hour) depending on experience
He kōrero mōu | About you
Beingina Plunket Nurse role isn’t just weighing babies! In anever-complexsociety, youwill have a passion for patient-focused care with a commitment to delivering a high-quality andequitablecare totamarikiandwhānau.Most notably, you will have:
The ability to connect with whānau:Helping new parents and their support networks find their groove starts with gaining trust. Being invited (andmore importantlyinvited back) into homes is our greatest honour. Your ability to build relationships, listen and be led by your clients willdetermineyour success in this role. We work with whānau from allwalks of life, and beingprovidinga safe space where whānau can speak freely is crucial to the role.
A resilient nature:Not all whānau have a smooth ride or have the same starting point. Your training and life experience will have prepared you to work with whānau who may be experiencing difficulties including domestic violence, maternal and other mental healthchallengesandhigh levelsof deprivation. Facing these challenges head on is key to being able to best support and meet our goals.
Have a love for working with tamariki!:Youmay be the favourite aunty/uncle or have a tribe of your own, but your joy and passionforworking with whānau and wanting to make a lasting difference will beevidentin every interaction.The uniqueness of the whānau we connect with is what makes our role interesting. You will be flexible in your approach, but always with a listening ear,manaakitanga,ngākau, and the ability to provide culturally safe care.
Ngā pukenga me tohunga Motuhake | Skills and Qualifications
- Be a Registered Nurse
- Hold or be able to obtain an Annual Practicing Certificate
- Hold a full clean NZ Drivers Licence
- Be committed to completing12-monthPost Graduate Certificate in Well Child Tamariki ora (we willcover the costfor this)
Ngā huamahi o Te Whānau Āwhina | What weoffer
- A Monday – Friday role, with some flexibility to work aroundyou
- Two 'Well Health Day’s': the ability to use sick leave for a proactive planned health day
- A paid12-monthpostgradcertificate
- Career pathways for leaders, educators and head office positions
For any specific questions, contact Canterbury Clinical Leader Cindy Smith on cindy.smith@plunket.org.nz
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