Registered Nurse School Based Health Team

Waitākere College is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our health team in a large co educational diverse community in West Auckland. Our priority to support students the Waitākere Way

Ako Learning / Manaakitanga Caring  /  Tapu Respect

We are looking for an experienced registered nurse with a current NZ practicing certificate.  This position is part time, 3 to 4 days per week (approximately 30 hours per week) plus flexibility to work extra days if required, which will be discussed further in the interview process.  This is a term time only position, which means you do not work school holidays.

What we can offer you

• You can make a difference in our community working with our Rangatahi for positive outcomes

• Being part of a team that collaboratively works for the same goal

• Develop and fine tune your youth health skills including HEEADSSSS assessments

• Multidisciplinary team of Nurses, Doctors, Pastoral Care, Counsellors, Teachers etc., providing wrap around care

• Role modeling Healthy choices and life styles

• Supporting students to manage and become independent with the long term health conditions

• On going education and support

• Part of West Auckland School Nurses Group / Monthly supervision / Clinical Support from Te Puna Manawa HealthWEST

About you

• Must have a current NZ Annual Practicing Certificate

• Must be a New Zealand citizen or resident

• Passionate about working with Rangatahi in a positive friendly manner

• Minimum of 5 year post grad experience

• Have experience using Medtech Evolution would be preferred but not required

• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team

• Have post graduate qualifications in youth health/advanced nursing (or be prepared to work towards this)

• Strong understanding of working with Whanau from multicultural backgrounds

• Fulfilling contractual obligations to Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand

The role at Waitākere is varied and no two days are the same, you will be part of a dedicated team Hauora centre delivering integrated health and well being for students (years 9 to 13) and supporting the needs of our Inclusion Support Centre. We work collaboratively with Drs clinics two mornings a week and the Pastoral Care Team at the College. You will be joining two full time nurses and we alternate between year 9  health assessments (HEEADSSS training will be provided) and day to day running of clinics and external providers supporting the needs of our youth. 

We provide medication under standing orders or as Community Nurse Prescribers to deliver accessible care for all.

This is an exciting and diverse role that needs a flexible, confident and committed person to join the team and expand our Whanau to continue to deliver exceptional health care to our expanding College and services.

Please do not delay in applying as applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews for the role will be held as suitable candidates are identified, therefore applications may close early if we appoint.   

If you are ready to make a meaningful contribution to tamariki health and well being we would love to hear from you. Please send a cover letter and CV. Please  note we will only be in touch if you are shortlisted.

This position has been advertised previously, and we ask that if you have already applied that you please do not to apply again.