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Registered Nurse – School Based Health Team
  
Turuki Health Care is a kaupapa Māori organisation delivering integrated health, wellbeing and social services across the Tāmaki Makaurau region. We provide quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare and support to whānau.
  
Te whiwhinga mahi - The Opportunity
  
We have two full-time positions available for experienced Registered Nurses to join our School Based Health Team in Māngere. You will work alongside our knowledgeable team of Health Workers and Nurses to undertake thorough health assessments and provide health education to tamariki and their whānau in schools across the South Auckland area. The hours for this role are 8.30am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.
  
Our team have a strong focus on rheumatic fever prevention and are committed to identifying and treating conditions through early intervention. Being based in schools, our Nurses also liaise with whānau to educate them on any health issues their tamariki may be facing and provide skin infection and wound care treatment options as needed. You will be someone who enjoys working with tamariki and can provide guidance and advice to the wider team.
  
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako - Skills and Experience

• Be a Registered Nurse and hold a current NZ Annual Practising Certificate and relevant indemnity insurance
• A valid vaccinator authorisation certificate is advantageous
• Previous experience working with tamariki of all ages or within a community environment
• Be able to develop and maintain relationships with other health and social service providers
• Have experience working alongside whānau with a multicultural background
• Have your own reliable transport as you will need to drive between schools across Auckland (reimbursement for petrol costs will be provided)
• Ability to speak Te Reo Maori or another language would be an advantage

We offer:

• Free GP consultations when you sign up with Turuki Health Care as your medical clinic
• Access to various internal workshops and ongoing professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to attend staff wānanga

If you are looking to make a difference in the community and want to work within a kaupapa Māori organisation, apply today. 
  
Applications close 5pm 20th December 2024
  
Applicants for this position should have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa. All applications must include a CV and a completed application form that will be emailed to you.

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