Communicable Disease Nurse - Regulatory & Protection

Communicable Disease Nurse – Regulatory & Protection

Frankton Public Health Office  

Salary Band – $81,600 - $106,700 p.a. + Kiwisaver

• Exciting opportunity to be involved in Public Health      
• Permanent full time position 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

 Mō te tūranga | About the role

The primary purpose of the role is to apply expert knowledge to public health communicable disease investigations with particular emphasis on vaccine-preventable disease and outbreaks in the community. As a Communicable Disease Nurse, you will work closely with the Clinical Nurse Specialist, Health Protection Officers, and Medical Officers of Health to prevent the spread of disease across the Southern region as per current contracts with the Ministry of Health.  You will also be undertaking some vaccinations for vaccine-preventable diseases when required.

The role is based in our Queenstown Public Health Offices. While this role is usually based during normal business hours, there may be instances where you may need to work outside of these hours, as in an emergency response situation.

You will be joining a vibrant team that has a wide variety of roles and areas of work with a large focus on Communicable Disease and Environmental Health. It provides a great opportunity to learn a wide scope of areas in public health while using your registered nursing qualifications.

The position is a 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) role.

Mōu ake | About you

Our ideal candidate will have a positive and friendly approach, with the ability to maintain calm and courteous under difficult situations.  In addition you will:-

• Be registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Registered Nurse.
• Hold a current Nursing Council of New Zealand annual practising certificate.
• Be an Authorised vaccinator.
• Hold a Full New Zealand Drivers licence.
• Have experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action.
• Demonstrate empathy and respect for individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Community nursing experience would be advantageous.

Positions like this don’t come up very often, so if you are interested, please don’t hesitate to apply!  Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be held before the advertised closing date.

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Mō mātou | About us

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Join us as we embark on a historic collaboration to transform healthcare for all whānau across Aotearoa, New Zealand. Together, we're passionate about creating a modern, integrated health system that honours the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and prioritises health equity for Māori, whānau, and every community. Be part of this journey and contribute to a brighter, healthier future for all generations to come.

Utu whānui |Salary range

This role belongs to the Te Whatu Ora/NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between Step 2 ($81,683 p.a. pro-rata) and Step 7 ($106,739 p.a.) of the Registered Nurse Salary Scale.

Rā mōnehu |Closing Date:  9 May 2024

Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don’t delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/ 

For further information please contact Diane Wilson, Recruitment Advisor, diane.wilson@southerndhb.govt.nz

If you currently work for Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Southern , please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here:  Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors

Pre-Employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:

• Occupational Health Assessment
• Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)