Registered Nurse/Occupational Therapist - Canterbury (Fixed term until June 2028)

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is the largest service in Aotearoa supporting the health and wellbeing of tamariki under-five and their whānau, we are able to provide clinical support through our traditional well child checks, 24/7 telehealthcare via PlunketLine.

We’re seeking a Registered Nurse or Occupational Therapist to join our Plunket Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PPAIRS) team. This is a role is a 0.9FTE fixed term position until June 2028 supporting whānau across Canterbury. 

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

You will deliver two research-based courses; Circle of Security and Getting to Know You, these programmes look to support whānau to nurture strong, responsive and reflective relationships with their pēpi and tamariki. To strengthen parent’s understanding of their child’s communication, cues, and behaviours. In turn, the programmes seek to provide moreways to respond to their child’s needs, promoting secure and healthy attachment. 

Whānau referred to the programme may have had a hard start to their parenting journey with a baby born prematurely or an acute health condition and may also be managing other social complexities

Depending on the need or participants, this could be either one to one in our client’s home, or in small groups. You will contact whānau once you receive a referral to book them into the course, and at the completion of the course, there will be some administrative duties to complete.

He kōrero mōu | About you

You will be confident facilitating in a group environment, but equally skilled to deliver tailored one to one support. Success in this programme will require you to understand the whānau in front of you, and work in partnership with them to realise their aspirations.

Utilising your understanding of child development and clinical assessment tools, you’ll be able to ensure whānau are well catered to with the ability to coordinate care and refer back into our traditional service for any developmental or clinical concerns. 

You will be a resilient practitioner, able to manage the waves that come alongside supporting whānau with multifaceted, dynamic and complex needs.

Ngā āhuatangakei a mātou | What we offer

If you’re seeking to work for an organisation that values improving society and want the opportunity to make a meaningful and tangible change, join us at Whānau Āwhina Plunket. In line with our values, we believe in caring for our people, to support your wellbeing and ongoing professional growth. We offer various staff benefits, including:

• Various wellbeing schemes such as a wellbeing day: use your one of your sick leave days to proactively protect your well being
• Retail discounts
• Fitness Passport - unlimited access and discounted prices across an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Programmes to build your cultural competence so you can contribute to our goals most effectively

Me pēhea te tukutono | How to apply

Applications must be made online and close on 21 September.

For specic questions, please contact Clinical Leader, Jacquie Taleni - Jacquie.Taleni@plunket.org.nz

Please note, we will consider applications as they are received and may close this advert early if we find a suitable candidate.