School Health Nurse - position description

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Our kaupapa

Our core beliefs

Te Toi Huarewa striving to

Whai mana Achieving health equity for all, particularly for

achieve whai mana

Māori.

(equity), whai ora (quality

Whanaungatanga Inclusiveness and a sense of belonging.

healthcare) and whai

Manaakitanga Caring and showing respect for each other.

rangatiratanga (sustainability) for all.

Mana Motuhake Enabling people to be in control of their own health and wellbeing.

Position Title: School Health Nurse I am responsible for providing and supporting the development and delivery of free primary care health services within the secondary school environment with a focus on high needs students. I report to the School Based Health Services Lead.

The everyday mahi Includes: •

Provision of nursing services, general health education, advisory, liaison and co-ordination activities to the student population

Provide universal health, disability, and youth development checks (holistic/wellness centred approach which includes the HEEADSS assessment, screening of hearing vision, chronic illnesses, and symptoms of illness to the student population, with a focus on Māori, Pasifika and other high need students.

Assessment/treatment of symptomatic students, utilising ACC, where appropriate


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