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 services. Waitākere College is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our Hauroa Centre in a large co-educational diverse community in West Auckland.
Role Commences January 2027. This is a term time only position, which means you do not work school holidays but have flexibility with hours to work extra days if required, which will be discussed further in the interview process. Minimum 24hrs per week with option to increase later in the year.
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
Supporting students to manage and become independent with the long-term health conditions
Part of West Auckland School Nurses Group / Monthly supervision / Clinical Support from Te Puna Manawa Trust
About you:
Must have a current NZ Annual Practising Certificate
Must have 5 years clinical experience
Must be a New Zealand citizen or have the necessary visa to be able to work in NZ without the requirement of a job offer
Passionate about working with rangatahi, with previous experience in youth health or working with adolescents strongly preferred.
Have experience using Medtech Evolution would be preferred but not required
Confident working both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Have post graduate qualifications in youth health/advanced nursing, with sound clinical assessment skills (or be prepared to work towards this)
Strong understanding of working with Whanau from multicultural backgrounds
You will be part of a dedicated team delivering integrated health and wellbeing for students (years 9 to 13) and supporting the needs of our Inclusion Support Centre. We work collaboratively with Drs clinics and the Pastoral Care Team at the College. We provide medication under standing orders or as Community Nurse Prescribers to deliver accessible care for all.
Please send a cover letter and CV.