Health Hawke's Bay

Our AGM was well attended on Friday evening as it was a chance to reflect on our past year's highlights, accept our Annual Report including the Financial Statements, and to mention to attendees the direction we are wanting to move towards with our strategic objective. Our Annual Report is now available to view on our website here: https://lnkd.in/grnQNCWX

Kia ora, We are hosting our AGM on Friday at Toitoi Arts and Events Centre with doors open from 5.30pm. We would love to see you there where we will review the past year's activities and discuss our future plans as we continue to shape the direction our organisation wants to lead towards.

Clinical Education & Networking Day for GPs and Nurse Practitioners Join us for a Clinical Education & Networking Day tailored specifically for GPs and NPs. Event Highlights: Clinical education sessions delivered by expert speakers – link to programme Opportunities to network CME/CPD hours Registration closes Friday 11th October, 5pm (Unless spaces fill up sooner). Bonus: Attendees will receive a 50% discount on the upcoming Symposium in March 2025. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gBsbEYgV

Last week, Health Hawke’s Bay invited six eager and talented rangatahi into the E Hao E Pao programme. E Hao E Pao is a weeklong programme for rangatahi, to gain working experience with pharmacies and Māori Health Providers across Hawke’s Bay, all while getting paid too. The programme is designed for Year 12 and 13 students, offering them a chance to dive into the world of primary health while exploring exciting career opportunities. Read more about E Hao E Pao and what the rangatahi got up to here: https://lnkd.in/gaUQdGfX View more of our services, news and health info here: https://healthhb.co.nz/

It was a great experience for all involved and awesome to catch up with our friends at Tukituki Medical and Collaborative Aotearoa

Last month at Flaxmere's Cook Island Community Centre, a Wellbeing Day was led by Pacific Sisters to celebrate Pacific women and wellness during Cervical Screening Awareness Month. With cervical screening, health checks, culturally safe talanoa sessions, performances and of course good kai, it was a successful event with plenty in attendance. We even had our own Nurse Lead and Model of Care Lead Tania Page promoting our services including Kia Ora Programme and Manu Taupua. For more about our Clinical Services, visit our website here: https://healthhb.co.nz/

We are hiring! Health Hawke's Bay is seeking a Poutoko | Health Coach to join our team in a Full-Time position. As a Health Coach you provide half hourly sessions with people experiencing any thoughts, feelings or behaviours that are impacting their overall wellbeing. The support you provide will be holistic in nature and can be related to peoples physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing journey. This can include assisting lifestyle changes such as smoking cessation & exercise and promoting self-management of long-term conditions like diabetes. If you think this role sounds like something for you or a friend or whānau member, follow the link below and view more of our job listings or take a tour of our website: https://lnkd.in/gKJgj65E

Today is World Pharmacist Day - a chance to recognise, acknowledge and celebrate all Pharmacists for the mahi they do day in and day out. This year's theme is "Pharmacists: Meeting global health needs" In Hawke's Bay, our pharmacists do a wonderful job of putting their community first. We had the privilege of meeting Flaxmere Pharmacy to learn more about what they do and why they enjoy their mahi.

Kia ora koutou, We have an exciting new role in our organisation and are seeking a Pasifika Senior Advisor | Pou Ahurea Matua to join us on a Fixed Term Role. In this role you will be conducting a comprehensive health needs analysis for Pasifika in Hawke’s Bay. This includes performing a gap analysis by collecting and analysing current community-based quantitative and qualitative research. Following on from this you will develop a strategic plan to address identified needs and propose business-as-usual (BAU) options for HHB to implement. Pou Ahurea Matua responsibilities also include: * Developing and maintaining strong relationships with Pasifika communities, engaging with leaders and members to understand their needs and perspectives. * Applying strategic thinking to interpret research outcomes and translate findings into actionable strategies. * Ensuring Pasifika voices are captured and inform strategic planning, interventions, programme and policy development. * Contributing to the implementation of any plans developed. If you are interested in the position or think you are suited for a different position and are interested in joining the Health Hawke's Bay team, follow this link: https://lnkd.in/gKJgj65E

Kia ora koutou, We are seeking a Care Coordinator for Child Health in a fixed term role. Your responsibilities will include: * Collaborating with the wider child health provider community to establish and nurture robust connections. * Facilitating access to immunisation schedule events and ensuring the collection of high-quality data. * Role Modelling person & whānau centredness, embracing the whānau ora approach in all interactions. * Empowering people & whānau to become active partners in their own health journey. * Promoting and enhancing collaborative efforts across health and social services related to Child Health. * Utilizing a population-based approach and risk stratification to focus care on those with the greatest need, reducing health inequities. To view the role and our other vacancies, follow this link: https://lnkd.in/gKJgj65E