Community Registered Nurse

Christchurch - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Community Registered Nurse

Are you passionate about helping the community with long-term health concerns
Can you be flexible to the various needs of community while enjoying the collegial interaction and support of your team

About the organisation

He Waka Tapu is a Kaupapa Māori organisation who have been supporting individuals and the community for over 30 years.

About the role

We are looking for a community focussed nurse who is passionate about health education and supporting whānau to decode and demystify long-term health concerns and improve health across a wide continuum.

This could include but is not limited to: Mental Health & Addictions Physical Health and Social Wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of conditions and circumstances that impact on long-term health including but not limited to diabetes COPD asthma heart failure nutrition fall prevention and screening etc.

The role will work within our GP clinic and collaborate with our social service teams who share a collective passion for our community their mahi and the organisation. This is new opportunity to work as a nurse in our community as we realign our services to meet the needs of our communities to build stronger and better health outcomes for whānau.

This is a full-time permanent position based in Wainoni Ōtautahi.

Skills and experience

Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Registered Nurse and hold current Nursing council of New Zealand practising certificate.
Demonstrated ability to work within a Māori organisation/content and be able to meet the tikanga/kawa requirements.
A high standard of professionalism and work ethic
Outstanding motivational and communication skills
An ability to contribute positively within a team

Benefits and perks

Competitive renumeration for the right person based on demonstrated skills and experience
Ongoing professional development and training
Registration costs covered
Free gym membership
Life Insurance

Our Culture and Values

Me mahi tahi tātou mo te oranga o te whānau

Working together for the wellbeing of family

Our services are delivered using a Kaupapa Māori framework encompassing Tinana (physical well-being) Wairua (spiritual well-being) Hinengaro (mental well-being) Whānau (family well-being).

Manaakitanga

We are respectful and show generosity and care for others ensuring everyones mana is enhanced

Whānaungatanga

We build relationships through shared experiences and working together

Rangatiratanga

We lead by inspiring others to see what is possible

Whakākoako

We all learn

For further information about the work that we do check out our organisation online at

If you wish to apply please do so via Seek and attach your CV and a cover letter to your application.

If you have any questions about the role please contact

Please note that Applicants for this position should have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Required Experience:

Manager

Community Registered Nurse Are you passionate about helping the community with long-term health concerns Can you be flexible to the various needs of community while enjoying the collegial interaction and support of your team About the organisation He Waka Tapu is a Kaupapa Māori organisation who ha...