Communicable Diseases Nurse

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role
Are you an enthusiastic, motivated, experienced Registered Nurse with community or infection control experience with an interest in sexual health? Would you like to use your nursing skills to improve and protect the health of the public? If you answered yes to these two questions, then we have the job for you
Toi Te Ora Public Health provides public health services across both the Bay of Plenty and Lakes regions to diverse communities in some of the most attractive and interesting parts of New Zealand. This is a unique opportunity to add your nursing perspective to our public health team.
You will contribute to the delivery of our health protection programme with a focus on sexual health communities as well as lead and participate in other projects aimed at improving health outcomes for our communities.
Working within an established team of Communicable Disease Nurses, Health Protection Offices and Medical Officers of Health, you will assist with reducing ongoing risks to the public through advice, education, and responding to infections and outbreaks when they occur.
Addressing health inequalities for Māori and Pacific peoples is an important aspect of this role, so you will need a good understanding of how Te Tiriti o Waitangi should be applied to public health and be comfortable working with and alongside local Iwi and Hāpu to help them achieve their aspirations.
You must have permanent residency or a valid long-term working visa to be considered for this position.
Mō Tātou - About Us
Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.
Ko ō tatou painga - Our Benefits
- In-House career development
- Flexible working practices (e.g., we support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
- Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference
- Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
- Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership and wellbeing support
- Free onsite parking
- Free flu vaccination
- Discounts (with local businesses)

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi - Our Values
At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.
Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply
Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.