About us:

At THINK Hauora we are committed to enhancing health and wellbeing within all communities, including Māori, Pasifika, Youth, and LGBTQIA+ communities, across our rohe. We value diversity and inclusivity, and we warmly welcome individuals from all walks of life to contribute to our vision of Connecting Communities for Wellbeing.

THINK Hauora is committed to honouring Te Tīriti o Waitangi to improve Hauora outcomes for the communities we serve.

About the opportunity:

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our team as an Immunisation Coordinator based in Palmerston with some travel across the wider MidCentral region.

This is a dynamic and rewarding role where you will support the delivery of the National Immunisation Schedule and work closely with general practices, community providers, and regional partners to improve immunisation coverage across the MidCentral region.

You will play a key role in strengthening immunisation services, supporting vaccinators, and leading initiatives that improve health outcomes (particularly for Māori and other priority populations).

What you will do:

• Support General Practice teams to deliver the New Zealand Immunisation Schedule according to  national standards and best practice
• Work collaboratively with providers, Te Whatu Ora, IMAC and other stakeholders to deliver national, regional and local  immunisation programmes and campaigns (e.g. Influenza, HPV, COVID-19)
• Provide education, mentorship, advice, and support to vaccinators and health professionals
• Assist practices with data, reporting, overdue reports, and clinic coordination to achieve coverage and achieve Health New Zealand targets
• Promote immunisation and contribute to community outreach and health promotion activities
• Support quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and achieve Health New Zealand targets
• Build strong relationships across the sector to improve access and equity of immunisation services
• Assist in maintaining and supporting cold chain requirements aligned with national guidelines for vaccine storage and distribution

About you:

We are looking for a confident and collaborative Registered Nurse who is passionate about improving population health outcomes.

Essential:

• Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate
• Independent Authorised Vaccinator
• Current CPR certification (Level 4)
• Three to five years vaccinating experience (whole of life)
• Working knowledge of the NZ Immunisation Schedule
• Strong knowledge of the cold chain processes and management
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and is highly motivated to work within a team environment
• Full, clean current driver’s licence

You will also bring:

• A commitment to equity and culturally responsive practice
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Experience working within primary health care, immunisation, child health or with diverse communities
• Confidence and experience using practice management systems (PMS), Aotearo Immunisation Register (AIR) and Microsoft suite

Highlights of Working with Us

At THINK Hauora you will work alongside a diverse team of professionals who are passionate about delivering primary health care to our region and making a positive impact to our communities. Working for THINK Hauora will provide genuine opportunity to contribute to the quality and wellbeing of our rohe.

Our staff benefits include:

• Competitive base salary
• Professional Development opportunities
• Annual flu vaccinations
• EAP (employment assistance programme)
• All staff receive 10 days sick leave per annum after three-months' continuous service
• We enjoy casual-dress Fridays

To apply for this role, please Apply Now via Seek.

We’ll be reviewing applications as they come in, so please don’t delay,we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as suitable candidates may be contacted before the listing closes.

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