Well Child Nurse Southseas Healthcare Trust location Auckland.

South Seas Healthcare Trust is the largest Pacific health and social service provider in South Auckland. We have been in operation for over 25 years and seek to grow our workforce to manage primary and Well-Being service delivery programmes in the Primary Health Sector.

Being the winner of the 2021 GenPro General Practice of the Year, South Seas Healthcare is passionate and committed to meeting the needs of local Pasifika people and their families by offering a suite of community, social and youth services pivotal to its growth and continuity.

Exciting times to innovate and initiate sustainable health and wellbeing models of care. We have invested heavily in a Well-Being Model of Care that positions Pasifika people and their families at the center through an integrated community-centric approach.

Purpose To contribute to the overall management of Child Development by providing expert nursing care, as necessary. To provide expert nursing care ensuring excellent health and improved child growth and development.

The purpose of the position is to offer a screening, surveillance, education and support service to all New Zealand children/ Pacific and their family from birth to five years old. The position provides a child-centered comprehensive service that focuses on improving child health, social and educational outcomes.

Key accountabilities patient Assessment - Provide accurate assessment and documentation in a timely manner. Understand effects of diseases, medicines, and patients. Handles emergency situations quickly. Patient/Family Education - Assist clients and families to achieve satisfying and realistic patterns of living through health. Case Management - Responsible for making sure high-risk cases are discussed with either Team Leader, manager or clinician for appropriate action and follow up as required.

Qualification & competencies RGON, RCPN, BHSc (Nsg), BN/BNP with current NZ Annual practising certificate. Post Grad Certificate in PHC (Well Child Nursing). Post Grad. Diploma in Child Health. A minimum of two years’ experience in the relevant clinical area. Outpatient/Primary Care nursing experience.