Registered Nurse - Hamilton

“ 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 a permanent full- time role ( for the right person, we may consider 4 days a week) in our Hamilton team.

Te Whiwhingamahi | The opportunity

Yourrole is to assessthegrowth and development of tamariki and be a trustedclinicaladvisor, supporting whānautochoosehowthey’dlike to raise their Tamariki.You will foster relationships withwhānauin the community, takinga holistic approachtoenableculturallyappropriateandpersonalisedsupport. 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 our roles 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 when holding clinics & conducting home visits.

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 forsupportand 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 $62,911 ($31.84 per hour) and$90,099 ($45.60 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 toprovideculturally safe care.

Ngā pukengame tohunga Motuhake | Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role,you will:

• 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 willpaycover the costfor this)

• Work close to home in acommunity based role
• A Monday – Friday role, with some flexibility to work aroundyou
• 'Well Health Day': the ability to use sick leave for a proactive planned health day
• A paid12 monthpostgradcertificate.
• Career pathways for leaders,educatorsand head office positions

Applications must be made online, for any specific questions about the mahi, contactCheryl Phillips, Clinical Leader on cheryl.phillips @plunket.org.nz

Applications close: 19 June2024

Please note, we will process applications as they are received. If we find a successful candidate, wereserve the right toclose this advert early.

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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 ofpēpi,tamarikiand theirwhānau/family. We have committed to adopting a pro-equity approach where we give life to the Treaty principles oftinorangatiratanga, partnership, active protection,equityand options in our mahi/work to ensure healthytamariki, confident whānau and connected communities.

This journey is creating exciting career opportunities - If you would like to contribute to the important mahi we do,naumai,haeremai.