Public Health Nurse

1 week ago


Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand Tewhatuora Full time
Public Health Nurse - Palmerston North - Central - NPHS (Fixed-Term)
  • Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Public Health Nurse role
  • Location: Palmerston North
  • Nursing Collectives according to qualifications and experience - Registered Nurse Salary Scales Step 1-7

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We currently have the opportunity available to join our team as a Public Health Nurse. This is a fixed-term, part-time role 0.8FTE. This fixed-term ends on 9 February 2026.

In this role, you will deliver public health nursing services across the community. Public health nursing includes assessment of population health, attention to the multiple determinants of health, an emphasis on primary prevention, and continued commitment to best evidence based public health nursing practice.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The public health nursing team is part of the National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, and work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures for all) by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

About you

You understand the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are skilled in applying its principles effectively in your role. You build and maintain positive relationships at all levels and model an agile approach – try new approaches, learn quickly, adapt fast. You are able to utilise advanced nursing knowledge and skills through reflective practice, critical thinking and professional judgement to provide competent care and advice.

Skills and Experience

  • Current registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand as Registered Nurse
  • 3+ years clinical experience, must be a fully authorised vaccinator (or working towards) and demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise and clinical judgement, particularly when working with children and adolescents
  • Hold a currently assessed nursing portfolio as assessed via an approved Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP)
  • Child and Adolescent health related experience and family planning experience
  • Ability to work within a team and autonomously in a rural setting
  • Proven experience and competence using Patient Management Systems
  • An eye for detail and commitment for continuous quality improvement
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Full, clean New Zealand drivers licence

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

  • We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
  • We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 30 March 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elismha Lubbeat at Elismha.Lubbe@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

Job details

Job Reference: HNZ/1845952

Location: North Island - Manawatu / Whanganui - Palmerston North

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