We are looking for an experienced RN who is interested in advancing their skill set through supporting patient outcomes from a system perspective rather than direct patient contact in Primary Healthcare.

About Mahitahi Hauora

A NFP Charitable Trust, Mahitahi Hauora PHE works collaboratively with community, primary healthcare providers and key partners to support general practices, Māori health providers and social sector entities in achieving better health outcomes for our Tai Tokerau population.

As a primary healthcare organisation underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi our Kaupapa includes ensuring whanau and communities are able to achieve self-determined wellbeing, access to the services they determine they need, and to live a long and healthy life.

What does the position do?

Working as part of a team, you will support a number of practices and providers across the greater Whangārei region.  Your clinical knowledge will apply to the implementation of a variety of programmes in general practice aimed at achieving improvement in health outcomes, including immunisation, long term conditions, cervical screening to name a few.  The primary healthcare environment is continually changing to meet the needs of individuals and whānau, and this role is critical in supporting efficient and smooth practice function.

You will have interaction with general practice teams  and work closely with them supporting improved models of care aimed at increasing population access to services and better patient outcomes.  Your knowledge of clinical models and pathways will be applied to  facilitate change management associated with quality and system improvement.

As an RN you will work with the wider team to support workforce capability and development in managing new programme roll outs and working to improve referral pathways, MDT’s, and access to services that will ultimately improve health outcomes for our Tai Tokerau enrolled population.

Working within a team you will benefit from collective strengths in a role that has variety, challenge, and scope.

You will be a back-up for the GP Services Leader in their absence, and support the continued work of the team during these times.

What does this role need?

Ideally you will be a relationship driven person, passionate about improvement in patient outcomes, and enthusiastic in your approach.  You must be prepared to be flexible and innovative in your work.

Having a good understanding of the primary healthcare and community environment would support easy integration into the role, however to support your success in this role, you will undertake broad orientation and training.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Be a Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3-5 years plus post graduate experience
• Be able to demonstrate proficient level experience or PDRP
• Be comfortable in facilitation, change management and ideally educating
• Be experienced in supporting and implementing services and/or programmes
• Have advanced computer literacy across MS Office 365 suite
• Have evidence of ability to develop and manage relationships with healthcare professionals
• Be comfortable in stepping into the Team Lead role when required.
• Be a confident communicator both spoken and written
• Have NZ residency or citizenship
• Our employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID.

A detailed position description can be downloaded from the links below.

If your knowledge and experience aligns with the requirements of this role, and you want to be part of a growing, innovative and supported team, then we want to hear from you.

Please apply by forwarding your covering letter, CV and completed application for employment form (downloaded from our website) to our HR team on hr@mahitahihauora.co.nz.