Registered Nurse - Wanaka (Fixed term until March 2026)

Research has repeatedly shown investment in establishing a safe and nourishing antenatal and early years environment has a direct co-relation with positive physical, mental, and emotional health into adulthood. As a Registered Nurse with Whānau Āwhina Plunket, you have a chance to spend your work day proactively contributing to lifelong and intergenerational wellbeing. 

Apply today to join our Wanaka team as a Registered Nurse. This is a full time role fixed term until March 2026. We are open to a 4 day or 5 day working week, please apply and let us know in your cover letter what you are looking for. 

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Working with an eclectic range of whānau, you’ll build relationships and meet with tamariki under 5 and their village throughout their journey. Our nurses conduct top-to-toe assessments in homes and clinics and speak with whānau to ensure their little ones are thriving.

We aspire to be holistic in our care, meaning so your collaborative style and ability to leverage other community support and our wider services will make all the difference to your community.

The variety that comes with conducting home visits and facilitating clinics will develop your clinical skills and ability to work independently (with the support of the Central Otago team and Clinical Leader just a phone call away).

Our pro-equity journey means we are committed removing barriers to ensure that the most vulnerable whānau have easy access to our care – being at the forefront of ensuring all pēpi have what they need to thrive, isn’t that why you got into healthcare?

Pay rates for our Registered Nurses are between $62,911 - 90,099 depending on experience

He kōrero mōu | About you

No two pēpi are the same and your ability to ask the right questions, actively listen and convey information to suit the needs of the whānau in front of you will be the key to your success. Our mahi compliments whānau strengths, so a non-judgmental attitude coupled with a resilient and relational manner is a must in this role. 

You will come to us with exceptional clinical skills, which you will utilise daily as you conduct assessments on tamariki from 4 weeks through to 3 years.

While the autonomy of working on your own may be attractive to you, our role requires some flexibility to ensure we can meet whānau when they need.

Ngā pukenga me tohunga Motuhake | Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be passionate about providing primary healthcare in a community setting
• Hold valid the right to work in Aotearoa
  
• Be a Registered Nurse
  
• Hold or be able to obtain an Annual Practicing Certificate
  
• Hold a full or restricted clean NZ Drivers License

Ngā hua mahi o Te Whānau Āwhina | What we offer

• A Monday – Friday role
  
• 'Well Health Day': the ability to use sick leave for a proactive planned health day
• A community of practice support group for new graduates
• Career pathways for leaders, educators and head office positions
• Nursing Council approved Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PRDRP)
• Clinical courses on our online learning management system to continue your professional development

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications close: 29 November 2024

All applications must be submitted online, for any specific questions, please reach out to Paul Watson, Clinical Leader, at Paul.Watson@plunket.org.nz

Please note, we will process applications as they are received. If we find a successful candidate, we may close this advert early.

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He huanui oranga mo ngā mokopuna whakatipuranga roto i ngā hapori heke iho, heke iho

Setting the path of wellness in our communities for the early years, for generations to come