Make a real difference in the community within a culturally responsive framework!

We are looking for a full-time Child Wellness / Pepi Ora Nurse to join our client in Tauranga!

About the Organisation:
This organisation started as a small GP clinic and has since grown to include two GP services, Pēpi Ora/Well Child, Kaupapa Māori Nurse Services, Oral Health Programs, Mental Health & Whānau Centred Services.

This organisation aims to contribute to the health of their community by being responsive to their holistic health needs, through a kaupapa Māori framework. By achieving a state of total and complete health, they know their clients can be confident in themselves to live life to the fullest and to engage in the wider world.

About the Role:
This is a permanent, full-time role within the Community Services and Development team. You will be responsible for providing essential healthcare services to the community, with a particular focus on infants and young children.

You will conduct health assessments for pēpi ora and provide appropriate interventions as required. As well as developing and implementing health promotion initiatives to support the overall wellbeing of infants and their families.

• Delivering high-quality health assessments and interventions for pēpi ora (infants) and their whānau (family) within the community.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure integrated care delivery for pēpi ora within the community.
• Providing education and support to whānau on child development, nutrition, and general health practices.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation in accordance with professional standards.

About You:

• Registered Nurse with a current practicing certificate
• Experienced in working with newborns, infants, and their families
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in conducting health assessments and developing care plans
• Knowledge of neonatal and infant health best practices and guidelines
• Demonstrated understanding of cultural safety and competence in working with Māori communities
• Commitment to upholding professional standards and ethical practice

Apply Now!
RWR Health is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity hiring and providing a safe space to people of all cultures, languages, experiences and backgrounds. If this role is not for you, please do check our website to see all of the positions we have available right now, https://www.rwrhealth.com/  

If you would like to have a confidential chat on the phone to discuss either this role or your own job seeker adventure you can reach me using my contacts below. 

Florrie Knell 
P 09 520 7610 | E florriek@rwrhealth.co.nz

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