Registered Nurse - Sexual Health

· Work with New Zealand’s leading DHB

· Permanent full-time role available, (1 FTE)

 Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and innovative Registered Nurse who has ideally worked within sexual and reproductive health care, or a desire to gain this. Communication, problem solving skills and the ability to work with this culturally diverse patient group is essential.

Auckland Sexual Health Service (www.ashs.org.nz) is a multidisciplinary regional service covering all aspects of sexual health care and support. It is one of the largest sexual health services in Australasia and is a leading sexual health medicine clinical training and research facility. The service is recognised by the Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine as a training facility.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

· NZ registration + current APC

· Experience in working within the Sexual and reproductive health is desirable.

· Ability to organise and work in a busy outpatient clinic with a high level of professionalism

· A commitment to improving health equity and outcomes for our communities and the populations we serve

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

We are Te Whatu Ora, Te Toka Tumai, Auckland Hospital. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

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He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai.

Our team will provide a thorough orientation as well as good support and training to give you the confidence to carry out your role.

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Sexual Health Nursing is a dynamic area where you will be working in nurse led clinics covering the continuum of care in sexual health. This includes the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of STI’s, collaborative management of sexual assault and other sexual health related needs. You will join a supportive multidisciplinary team.

For specific information about the role, please contact John Fa’ukafa, Clinical Nurse Lead, via email JFaukafa@adhb.govt.nz

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Apply now at www.careers.adhb.govt.nz quoting job title and reference number ADHB22793. Please attach a Cover Letter and your latest CV.

If you have any queries about this opportunity or accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Candida Hall, Recruitment Consultant at CandidaH@adhb.govt.nz. or Ph 09 631 0720 to discuss how we can best support your application.

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