Family Violence Intervention Co-ordinator (Nurse Specialist), Te Puaruruhau (Child Protection)
- Permanent, part time (0.8FTE) position
Te whiwhinga mahi| The Opportunity
We are looking for someone who would thrive with the opportunity to lead change - to be creative and support Te Toka Tumai staff to address intimate partner violence in our community.
This role is a member of a high performing team of four and has an overarching view of the day-to-day functioning within the team, including but not limited to:
- a consistent communication between the team, Te Toka Tumai and partner agencies
- co-facilitating full day trainings
- managing and talking Te Toka Tumai staff through the documentation process
- implementation of the VIP programme to new areas
- policy review and development
- exploring new and vibrant ways of bringing intimate partner violence to the front and it being seen as a health issue.
- an opportunity to be on the on-call roster for Te Puaruruhau (nursing only)
If you have these skills, assets and abilities - Please apply. We would like to get to know you!
To know more about the role or to have a confidential initial discussion before applying please contact Emma Gilbert, Team Leader, Te Puaruruhau via email[email protected]
Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills
Our Te Puaruruhau team is looking for someone who:
- Is an experienced facilitator/ teacher within an adult learning environment
- Holds a clinical qualification
- Works well within a small team
- Has sound knowledge of the New Zealand health system with specific knowledge regarding Family Violence intervention
Ko wai mātou | Who are we
Te Toka Tumai Auckland is part ofTe Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s National Health Service. 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.
Te Puaruruhau is an internationally-recognised centre of excellence in child protection practice. We are co-located with the Te Toka Tumai Family Violence Team, the National Power to Protect Programme, Police and Oranga Tamariki to provide a unique multi-agency service addressing the child protection needs of New Zealand’s most vulnerable children and young people and their whānau.
The Family Violence Intervention (FVI) Team are a part of Te Puaruruhau and deliver the Ministry of Health Violence Intervention Programme (VIP) across Te Toka Tumai.
The programme educates Te Toka Tumai staff on how to safely ask patients/parents/caregivers about intimate partner violence and what the process is should someone disclose. The FVI team are committed and enthusiastic about progressing change in a health world which often sees family violence as a social issue - when it has a huge impact on people’s health and wellbeing.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Whyyou willenjoy working here
What we can offer you:
- An opportunity to grow both as a person and as a professional while working with a very supportive team
- A unique and rewarding work environment that provides a high level of job satisfaction
- Continuing Professional Development entitlement
For more information on what we offer,please click here.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
To applyplease click on the ‘Apply’ tab below, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this roleand attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.
If you have any queries about this opportunity or accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Anél Foord, Recruitment Consultant at[email protected]quotingADHB20219to discuss how we can best support your application.