Outreach Nurse -Nāhi Toro Kāinga
Outreach Nurse – Nāhi Toro Kāinga Calder
About the role
The overarching vision is for better health outcomes, better engagement with services, Whānau Ora for our high-risk Auckland Central marginalized population. The vision for primary and community care is excellent primary and community care that empowers people in our diverse communities to live well, stay well, get well, and die well, through integrated ways of working together to better meet their needs.
We value learning and growth. You will be supported on your unique journey through mentoring and on the job development as part of the wider Mission community committed to meaningful, values-led work.
What you will be doing
- Utilise community networks to build relationships with clients and facilitate engagement with General Practice teams and other primary health care providers.
- Partner with various healthcare providers, social agencies, community groups and employers to ensure clients have access to timely services and referrals.
- Empower clients so that they can manage their own health where possible and make informed decisions regarding this.
- Promote appropriate referral of patients to specialized services and education classes through clearly articulated pathways and guidelines.
- Make nursing judgements based on current nursing knowledge, research & reflective practice.
What we are looking for
- Minimum of 3-4 years recent experience preferably in a primary care setting, preferably, working within Māori and/or Pacific Island Communities and at-risk populations. Current practicing certificate / registered nurse.
- Capacity to demonstrate through actions commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Mission’s values of Manaakitanga, Atawhai, Rangapū and Mana Tika, Mana Ōrite.
- Experience working with Alcohol and Drug and Mental Health consumers.
- Understanding of Trauma Informed Care and its impact of consumers.
- Full clean NZ Drivers licence.
We recognize that skills, experience and knowledge can be gained in a number of ways. This may include paid or voluntary work, experience undertaken through your church, marae, iwi or whānau responsibilities, or other community roles.
What we offer
- Opportunities to strengthen cultural connection through weekly Kapa Haka, waiata, and monthly romiromi.
- Access to EAP & external supervision.
- “Mission Leave” provides an opportunity to focus on wellbeing along with annual and sick leave.
- Tangihanga leave.
- Access to sick leave from your 1st day of employment.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Staff discounts at Auckland City Mission Op Shops and Pharmacy.
- Access to low cost, fresh produce through the Mission Grocer.
- Convenient access to public transport and discounted parking options.
- Opportunities for career progression within the Mission.
About the Organisation
Auckland City Mission – Te Tāpui Atawhai works alongside people in Tāmaki Makaurau facing poverty, homelessness, hunger, and isolation.
With over 100 years of service, we deliver integrated support across housing, food, health and recovery, supporting tens of thousands of Aucklanders every year. Our work is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and guided by our values; Manaakitanga, Rangapū, Atawhai, and Manatika/Mana Ōrite.
We believe in people, collective responsibility, and hope - and invite those who share our values to join us.
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