School Nurse

Hamilton - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Te whiwhinga mahi: The opportunity

We have a fabulous opportunity to support youth health as a School Nurse in the Coromandel region.

This key role will enhance the ability of young people to manage their own health and well-being and ensure they have an understanding of how to access the health services they require. Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Educator you will be part of a wider team whilst of course working autonomously within your school.

This role will be based at Thames High School 5 days a fortnight and will also be covering Whangamata Area School 4 days a fortnight and Coromandel Area School 1 day a fortnight. Working 35 hours per week (note: this role is over the school term only)

He kōrero mōu: About you

It is essential that you are passionate about working with young people and reducing health inequity for our Maaori Pacific youth rainbow young people care experienced young people and rangatahi/ youth who experience a disability
You must be a Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate.
You will have a minimum of five years nursing experience with previous experience working with youth preferred.
You will be comfortable working autonomously in a culturally appropriate safe and responsive manner.

A culturally responsive and inclusive team member who is respectful of diverse beliefs protocols and practices and is committed to the principles of Tikanga Maori.
An individual who has a high level of integrity and has the ability to ensure confidentiality of information.
Someone who is passionate about providing quality health services that meet the needs of children young people and their whanau.
Someone who holds a current and valid NZ Drivers licence
Leadership qualities are an advantage but not essential

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

An organisation which strives to uphold the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
A great supportive team environment
An opportunity to join a highly skilled team that passionately pursues our purpose of making it easier for people to stay healthy.
An environment which encourages a happy healthy and balanced workforce through flexible workplace offerings.
Flexible options to suit your unique circumstances including consideration of independent contract work and/or flexibility of hours.
An organisation which strives to uphold the principles of partnership participation and protection underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Access to professional supervision.
A commitment to your health and wellbeing with an offer of medical insurance EAP services and free flu vaccinations.

Mō tō mātou rōpū: About the team

Pinnacle has made an explicit commitment to Māori and our communities to improve equity of health and wellbeing in accordance with Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We have also made an equity commitment to our Pasifika population.

For our clinical teams healthcare is more than a job its a calling. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a real impact on peoples health outcomes and community-wide wellness. If youre passionate about delivering care where its needed most join us and bring your purpose to life. Wed love to have you on our team.

find out more about the Pinnacle group.

Me pēhea te tuku tono: How to apply

Please reach out to Teresa McGovern to arrange a kōrero (chat) before you apply if that is what you need from this process and/or apply via bbhr link.

Note: We will be screening applications as we receive them to ensure we move swiftly to interview shortly after the advert closes (depending on application numbers this date may change).

You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone. Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process.

Applications will remain open until we find suitable candidates.

Required Experience:

Manager

Te whiwhinga mahi: The opportunityWe have a fabulous opportunity to support youth health as a School Nurse in the Coromandel region.This key role will enhance the ability of young people to manage their own health and well-being and ensure they have an understanding of how to access the health servi...