Kairuruku Ārai Mate | Immunisation Coordinator Permanent |
0.8 FTE (32 hours per week)
Do you want a role that:
- Supports equitable, accessible immunisation
services across Waitaha | Canterbury?
- Works alongside general practices, community
providers and health sector partners?
- Helps strengthen on-time immunisations for pēpi,
tamariki and whānau?
As our Kairuruku Ārai Mate |
Immunisation Coordinator, you will support the delivery of high-quality
immunisation services across the lifespan. You will work alongside general
practices, community providers and health sector partners, providing education,
professional support and clinical expertise to strengthen immunisation services
across Waitaha | Canterbury.
Ko tāu ake mahi | What you
will be doing
- Providing high-quality immunisation support,
professional advice and targeted education for healthcare providers across
Waitaha | Canterbury.
- Working together with other Immunisation
Coordinators and immunisation providers in Canterbury to ensure immunisation
services are equitable, accessible, and appropriate to the needs of the
community.
- Supporting Pegasus Health and Health New Zealand
Waitaha Canterbury to deliver immunisation programmes that proactively support
pēpi, tamariki and their whānau to receive on-time immunisations.
Ko ngā pūkenga ōu | What you
will bring
- We are looking for someone with strong clinical
knowledge, sound judgement, clear communication skills and a commitment to
improving immunisation outcomes for whānau and communities.
- NZ Registered Nurse with a current Practising
Certificate.
- Current Authorised Vaccinator status (Whole of
Life) • 5+ years’ post-graduate registered nursing experience.
- Proficiency with patient management systems.
- Extensive working knowledge of immunisation
across the lifespan and general practice delivery of immunisation services.
- You will understand our commitment to improving health outcomes and achieving
health equity through our Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations, including
recognising barriers to accessing health services for some communities and
contributing to Kia atawhai ki te tangata, Pegasus Health’s Equity Strategy. It
is desirable you demonstrate an understanding of Māori indigenous rights and
current issues relating to health and health equity.
Ko tā mātou e kawe mai nei | What we offer
- Supportive, people focused culture.
- Opportunities for professional growth.
- A range of wellness benefits including an annual
wellness subsidy and free after-hours medical care.
- Flexible-working opportunities allowing you to
maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Ko wai mātou | About us
Pegasus Health supports health
and wellbeing across Waitaha | Canterbury. We provide services and support to
general practices and community-based health providers to deliver quality care,
and work in partnership with communities and health providers to help make
Waitaha | Canterbury the best place to receive and provide primary care.
Working with our communities means being committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and
working in a bicultural manner to improve equitable access and outcomes for
Māori. We are also committed to improving equitable outcomes for Pacific
peoples, CALD communities, LGBTQI+ communities and other priority populations,
and to providing a safe, inclusive working environment where diverse
backgrounds are valued.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to
apply
All applications for this
position must be made through our website. Click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit your
application. The full position description can be viewed in the job listing on
our careers page. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come in. Please apply
as soon as possible, as suitable candidates may be contacted before the listing
closes. For more information or any questions regarding this role, please
contact Rachael Collins, Kairuruku Ārai Mate Matua | Team Leader Immunisation
Coordination. rachael.collins@pegasus.health.nz
