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Programme Leader: Pacific Cancer Navigation Pilot

  
Full time, permanent
 

Improving the health outcomes of our high needs population is one of our main priorities.  We are looking for a Registered Nurse who can demonstrate a grounded knowledge and understanding of Pacific Island communities and their cultures.  This is great opportunity for a Nurse with excellent Programme Management skills to assist the PHO to make this pilot a success. 
 

HealthWEST is an innovative Primary Health Organisation and an excellent example of Primary Healthcare support, providing services to 120 000 people from 25 General Practices in West Auckland.  Over the last 13 years we have been at the forefront of originality and enterprise, building an enviable track record of new effective local services for the fast growing, youth population of West Auckland.
 

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with an up to date Practicing Certificate
• Knowledge and experience in Community, Primary and Secondary Health Care is very important
• The ability to speak one or more Pacific Island languages is preferred
• Programme Management experience will be beneficial

If you have the ability to make a positive change in people’s lives and you are ready for a new challenge, then please forward your CV and cover letter or any enquiries to careers@healthwest.co.nz to reach us by no later than 14 February 2010.

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Whanau Ora Co-ordinators

Are you passionate about the health needs of the Maori community?  Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of whanau?  This is a unique opportunity to utilise your skills and knowledge to support the health needs of whanau and the wider Maori Community within Waitakere.  Your primary focus will be to co-ordinate the implementation of a strengths based model of care for child, youth and whanau.
 

HealthWEST is an innovative Primary Health Organisation and an excellent example of Primary Healthcare support, providing services to 120 000 people from 25 General Practices in West Auckland.  Over the last 13 years we have been at the forefront of originality and enterprise, building an enviable track record of new effective local services for the fast growing, young population of West Auckland.
 

We are looking for two Whanau Ora Co-ordinators with excellent communication and relationship building skills.  This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys community involvement and networking.  
 

Essential requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years experience working in health and/or social community related sector
• Knowledge of Maori Health concepts
• NZ Driver’s licence

Desirable requirements:

• Competency in Te Reo and Tikanga
• Has an understanding of community development model
• Local experience working in Maori community agencies/ networks
• Qualification in Health or Social Services

If supporting whanau and improving health outcomes for our community motivates and inspires you, then we want you on our team!

Take your career to new heights and forward your cover letter and CV or any enquiries to careers@healthwest.co.nz to reach us by no later than 14 February 2010. 
 

To find out more about this role, please contact Airini Tukerangi on 027 640 9781.

 
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Registered Nurse