Job Description

Whanau Community Nurse – Come join our fun team!

• Do you have Kaha and Manaaki to improve whānau health and wellbeing?
• Do you want to be part of larger holistic and health eco-system?
• Would you like to mahi in an organisation whose primary focus is working together for the wellbeing of whānau?

About the organisation

He Waka Tapu is a kaupapa Māori organisation located in Ōtautahi and Hakatere, that has provided services across Canterbury for over 30 years and extended supports in recent years to Wharekauri/Chatham Island.

We pride ourselves in our collaborative approach both with other providers and with communities.

About the role

We are looking for a nurse who has experience in working in community or has a passion for moving into community nursing. You will promote, offer, and provide support to whānau specifically to increase control over and to improve health across the continuum being Mental Health & Addictions, Physical Health, and social wellbeing utilising a holistic approach.

The referrals for this service will all be from our internal programmes for whaiora who have long-term health issues such as diabetes, respiratory, cancer screening needs, nutrition and heart issues. The role champions whaiora to consider their physical needs alongside potentially the psychosocial interventions they may be receiving from another onsite service.

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
• Hold a full NZ drivers licence

Benefits and perks

• Ongoing professional development and training
• Free gym membership
• Life Insurance
• Five additional Hauora leave days (FTE)

Our Culture

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 everyone’s 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 http://www.hewakatapu.org.nz

If you wish to apply, please attach your CV and a cover letter to your application.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Vick Siitia (Service Operations Manager) Vick@hewakatapu.org.nz

Please note that Applicants for this position must have the legal right to work in New Zealand and hold a full NZ drivers’ licence.