Long Term Conditions Nurse | Waikato
The organization:
The vision of NHC is mana whānau – whānau ora or prosperous families living well. We believe that whānau who are nurturing, healthy, engaged, knowledgeable and prosperous are positioned to succeed, to the benefit of all New Zealand. NHC endeavors to achieve its vision though its mission of equity of health and social outcomes. We do this by designing, coordinating and delivering services that bring innovation and greater effectiveness to health and social programmes.
NHC is a Māori-led and culturally driven organisation that supports solutions for all whānau, especially those communities that are not well served by existing services.
The role:
This role plays a critical part in delivering the health intervention component of the Tiakina te Tangata programme. Long Term Conditions Nurses will be responsible for engaging with participants and whānau to deliver interventions, as well successfully collaborating with primary and secondary care service providers to reach improved patient health and social outcomes.
This is a community-based role as part of our mobile team where you will be visiting whanau in their own homes to provide clinical assessments and recommended pathways. Although often supported by Kaimanaaki, this is a highly autonomous role where no 2 days are the same. The role varies but you will generally spend your week in community and working closing with our clinics across South Waikato and at times may be needed to support in the wider Waikato region. A phone, laptop will be provided to the successful candidate.
About you:
We are looking for an experienced and confident nurse who has Recent Primary Care and/or Long-Term Condition experience and is comfortable working in a community setting. No 2 days are the same so you will be happy to work autonomously in a changing environment while being supported by the central NHC hub.
You will have strong communication skills and be able to relate to people from all cultures and walks of life. Ideally you will have experience with Māori models of care or exposure working with Diabetes or other long-term conditions.
Desired experience:
• A Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate
• Basic life support with anaphylaxis
• Full New Zealand driver’s license
• Be able to work in partnership with other health professionals to support patients with long term conditions.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work autonomously and adapt in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to relate to people from different backgrounds, in particular building rapport and strong professional relationships with Māori
• Existing knowledge of and willingness to grow and extend knowledge of te ao Māori and te reo Māori.
The benefits:
- Work for an organization that is making real change to our social and cultural landscape
- A pathway for career growth within the organization
- A competitive salary, flexible working arrangements and strong company culture
- Professional development opportunities, including expanding on your capability in Te Reo
If you want to make a difference and be valued in your work, then apply now for a confidential chat.
