Registered Nurse - Whakatāne

At Whānau Āwhina Plunket, we’ve been privileged to support whānau for over 115 years and with Kahu Taurima on the horizon, we’re excited to see how our world will change so we get the best outcomes for the communities we serve. Evidence shows that by investing in quality care during antenatal period coupled with targeted support in the early years of life is the best way to ensure lifelong physical, mental and emotional health. Supporting whānau to create and sustain an environment which enables tamariki to grow, develop and be nurtured is our core business.

We are so proud to to contribute towards lasting intergenerational wellbeing - why not make that your work day too? Join us as a full time permanent registered nurse to join our Whakatāne team.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Plunket Nurses go far beyond weighing babies.  Raising tamariki for those who have great support, are well resourced, and excited to welcome a new addition, while rewarding, is nevertheless hugely demanding.

You will work with whānau in the Whakatāne area and manage the caseload from when they are discharged from their midwife (or other LMC) through to their final check which takes place around 3 years old. Imagine, literally watching your community grow before your eyes! Being able to make decisions and work on your own is something that many of our nurses highlight as a bonus of working with us, with a focus on supporting people in the community in their own homes you'll have the freedom to make decisions independently all the while with strong team support.

At Whānau Āwhina Plunket, we walk alongside caregivers across Aotearoa from all backgrounds, including those who are experiencing difficult periods or other issues which make their load more complex. Our scope of practice and duty of care means that the clinical aspects in our top to toe physical assessments co-exist with the need to understand, explore and delve into the wider environment pēpi lives in. This might involve exposure to family harm, substance addiction and deprivation. The change and impact you make might not be easy or fast but is certainly fulfilling when we are able to make a difference.

He kōrero mōu | About you

We are always interested to improve our service, so continuous improvement opportunities will excite you and you will be comfortable working with some level of ambiguity. Gaining and maintaining trust with our whānau is perhaps the most important aspect of this role. Having the people skills to form connections with parents and caregivers is key to this position, which helps you to understand and helps tackle what is front of mind in that home as they raise their little people.

You will come to us with exceptional clinical skills, which will be tested daily as you conduct assessments from 4 weeks through to 3 years. Where we connect with clients with multiple needs, there may be a number of referrals to be written and sent, so a level of computer literacy is required for the role. Having an understanding and connection to the Whakatāne area will be advantageous.

Ngā Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Hold eligibility to work in Aotearoa.
• Hold or be able to obtain an Annual Practicing Certificate
• Hold a full clean NZ Drivers Licence
• Be committed to completing Post Graduate Certificate in Well Child Tamariki ora (we will pay for this)

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

It is a big job, and being a charity means that our benefits may not be monetary but are focused on supporting your wellbeing. These include:

• Various wellbeing schemes such as a wellbeing day scheme: use one sick leave day proactively for self-care.
• Retail discounts with organisations like Suzuki, BNZ & Resene,
• A predominantly Monday – Friday role
• Programmes to build your cultural competence and clinical skills

Our registered nurse salaries are between $62,911 ($31.84 per hour) and $90,099 ($45.60 per hour) depending on experience

 Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be made online and close on Annie Fisher – annie.fisher@plunket.org.nz 027 243 7867

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

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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

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of pēpi, tamariki and their whānau/family. We have committed to adopting a pro-equity approach where we give life to the Treaty principles of tino rangatiratanga, partnership, active protection, equity and options in our mahi/work to ensure healthy tamariki, confident whānau and connected communities. This journey is creating exciting career opportunities - If you would like to contribute to the important mahi we do, nau mai, haere mai.