- Working in a team of registered nurses and registered social workers
- Progressive Primary Health Network
- Hutt Valley based
- Full time (although hours can be negotiated for the right candidate).
- Ideal for someone with previous primary health care experience.
- 5 weeks Annual leave per annum
- Full and Part -time options available
Te Awakairangi Health Network (TeAHN) is a dynamic and innovative organisation that plans, funds and provides a wide range of primary healthcare services to people living in the Hutt Valley.
Healthcare provision is moving closer to home to provide care for clients in the communities where they live in a way that suits their needs.
Ko wai mātou | About Us
Te Awakairangi Health Network is a primary care network focussed on achieving equity and improving the quality of our health services for whānau living in the Hutt Valley. We work with general practices and community service providers to promote and empower people to receive the healthcare services they need and deserve.
Our vision is “Everyone in the Hutt Valley is Healthy and Well”.
Mō te tūnga | The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Outreach team.
Our Outreach Services team work to ensure that we are reaching those populations most in need and support whanau to connect with primary healthcare services. The nursing role has a strong focus on health literacy and health education in regards to long term conditions. The team consists of registered nurses and social workers and work directly with general practices to support their enrolled populations. The team also work with other health providers in the Hutt Valley to support clients to access the healthcare that they need.
Mōu | About you
If you are enthusiastic, self-motivated and a great communicator with strong clinical skills then we would like to hear from you.
The successful applicant will be a registered health professional with knowledge and experience of working with Māori and Pacific communities in primary care. Excellent organisation and time management skills with an ability to work independently is essential.
If this sounds like the change you are looking for, we offer a competitive salary and a fun, flexible working environment with a highly motivated team.
To view the job description please email: recruitment@teahn.org.nz
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive work environment where our people will be supported to be successful, regardless of gender, race, disability, religion, or background.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Te Awakairangi Health Network is committed to meeting its obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and will work towards achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori in the Hutt Valley. We will do this by ensuring services are provided, developed and implemented in accordance with the Articles of Te Tiriti (oritetanga/equity) and the principles – Tino Rangatiratanga, Equity, Active Protection, Partnership and Options.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Apply now, or email your CV and Cover Letter to recruitment@teahn.org.nz .
Please note: we may review applications before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as you are able. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time before our closing date.
As part of our recruitment process you will need to complete an application form. This form will be emailed to you when we receive your application.
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 6th October
You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand to apply for this job.