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NURSE UNIT MANAGERS WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR WEEKENDS AND EVENINGS BACK? HOW ABOUT 5 WEEKS ANNUAL LEAVE? Do you have the ability to manage, lead, problem solve and provide advanced clinical patient care? Do you have expertise in general adult psychiatry? If you are a highly skilled and motivated Registered Nurse Division 1 with high levels of energy and excellent leadership qualities, then this job is for you! Delmont Private Hospital is an accredited 60 bed private psychiatric hospital with an extensive Inpatient, Day Program, Outreach and Consulting Suite. We have two full time (Monday – Friday) Nurse Unit Manager positions available to join our managerial and clinical teams, leading and managing our acute psychiatric units, one specializing in Drug and Alcohol, the other in Aged Psychiatry. Relevant experience essential. As the Nurse Unit Manager you will be required to develop, maintain and enhance relationships with our patients and stakeholders. These roles provide leadership, direction and management to the Unit as well as a direct clinical care component. A vision for excellence and providing quality care and service to people with complex mental health issues, together with superior communication and organisation skills and the ability to prioritise work in a dynamic environment will see you succeed in this role. In return you will be offered attractive remuneration, professional working conditions, and supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team within a leading provider of mental health services. Award as per ANF. Salary will be commensurate with experience and skill. Applications Close: Friday July 29 2010 Telephone queries and written applications to: Peter Randell, Director of Nursing 03 9805 7333 / prandell@delmonthospital.com.au PO Box 193, Glen Iris, Vic, 3146 To obtain a Position Description: rbaird@delmonthospital.com.au www.ncah.com.au
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Do you want flexible rostering, top hourly rates & access to state of the art facilities? Lingard Private Hospital provides an exceptional working environment where your skills are appreciated and your work recognised. EXPERIENCED THEATRE Surrounded by a supportive team, you will have access to ongoing SCRUB NURSES WANTED professional development, employee rewards and much more.
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Currently undergoing major redevelopments, Lingard Private Hospital is expanding its surgical services to deliver a state-of-the-art facility for Patients, Doctors and Staff. At Lingard Private Hospital we offer: • Top hourly rates – our rates are the highest of all private hospital groups • Professional development allowance for each staff member ensuring ongoing education and training • Flexible rostering Monday to Friday • Free accessible parking
Join a team where you will be valued! Position Enquiries and Applications (incl. current CV) to: Anna Styles-Tape, Director of Clinical Services Lingard Private Hospital 23 Merewether Street, Merewether NSW 2291 Ph: 02 4969 6799 Fax: 02 4963 7200 Email: lingardprivate@healthecare.com.au careers@ncah.com.au
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The primary role of the Nurse Unit Manager Maternity is to provide clinical leadership, operational management and strategic direction for the Maternity Service including, antenatal clinics / classes, the Community Midwife Program and Lactation Clinic. The Nurse Unit Manager will ensure the delivery of a cost effective service focused on high-quality patient outcomes and nursing excellence and will be responsible for provision of nursing leadership and delegated activities. Enquiries: Kevin Vaughan, (03) 5722 5481 Closing Date: Friday, 29 July 2011 Successful applicants will have undergone a WWC and police check. For further details including a position description visit:
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Umoona Tjutagku Health Service Aboriginal Corporation ICN 7460
Senior Registered Nurse Full time position
Closing the Gap- Would you really like to make a difference? We at Umoona Tjutagku Health Service are passionate about bridging the health gap between Indigenous and non-indigenous people in our community. Do you want to share this same passion and are you a self- motivated Registered Nurse who can work as part of a dynamic clinical team with Aboriginal Health Workers and other clinicians? Then we want to hear from you. You will provide a service that promotes the improvement of Aboriginal Health by using primary health care principles within the clinic. • • • • • • •
You will be a key resource in providing primary health care and opportunistic health check for people presenting to our clinic. Up to date clinical skills that will assist in the diagnosis and management of illness presentations as well as chronic conditions such as asthma and diabetes. Good general knowledge of pharmacotherapy Knowledge of the use of the CARPA treatment manual Ability to lead a small team of health professionals Knowledge of the social determinants of health as it pertains to Aboriginal people Knowledge of culturally safe practice Benefits of being employed by Umoona Tjutagku Health Service:
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Enquiries to: Mrs. Arlene Ackland Director of Clinical Services Phone: (08) 8672 5255 Email: aackland@uths.com.au
Applications with 3 referees to: Ms. Lexie Walsh Business Service Manager Fax: (08) 8672 3349 Email: lwalsh@uths.com.au
Applications Close Friday 27th of July 2011 at 5pm If you wish to obtain a Job & Description Specification contact Arlene Ackland on Ph: (08) 8672 5255. Fax: (08) 8672 3349 Email: aackland@uths.com.au Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply
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McGrath nurse leader: caring for those who care Kim Kerin-Ayres is part of the backbone that forms the McGrath Foundation’s Australiawide network of 62 breast care nurses. As the foundation’s clinical nurse educator, Kim’s focus is on providing educational and emotional support to this vital network of nurses, who guide women diagnosed with breast cancer through the ups and downs of diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Born and bred in Sydney, Kim has worked as a cancer care nurse since 1989. In 2003, Kim received her breast care nurse certificate from La Trobe University and she later spent four and a half years as a breast care clinical nurse consultant at Concord Hospital before joining the McGrath Foundation. “I have always had a keen interest in oncology and women’s health,” Kim said.
all share the same basic qualities - vision, passion and commitment,” she said. “I think that often nurses don’t perceive themselves as leaders, because they think that leadership is defined by a specific job title or a level of authority, but it is really a way of thinking and behaving.” Kim travels across Australia to help with the orientation and support of the foundation’s breast care nurses. It’s a role she feels privileged to have. “We know that breast care nurses face challenges and emotional strain each and every day,” she said. “I never cease to be amazed by breast care nurses, with their boundless sense of compassion, resourcefulness and humour.”
“I now have more than 20 years’ of experience in cancer care, and I continue to enjoy the challenge of working with patients and their families who experience breast cancer. “It’s not always a sad story; there can be great outcomes as well.” Kim works between the foundation’s Northbridge head office and also the Westmead Hospital’s Breast Care Institute, where she coordinates the delivery of the Breast Care Nurse Practicum and the Metastatic Breast Care Nurse Practicum. Kim said while several nursing leaders have helped mentor and encourage her throughout her career, all nurses have the capacity to be leaders. “The nursing leaders that have inspired me have been found at all levels of nursing from the bedside to the boardroom, but they www.ncah.com.au
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Associate Unit Manager – RPN • CAMHS Banksia Inpatient Adolescent Unit • Permanent, Full Time • Footscray location The Banksia Unit is an Adolescent Mental Health Unit currently located at the Western Hospital site, Mavis Street Footscray. The Banksia Unit provides crisis intervention, assessment and treatment and planned interventions for young people between the ages of 12 - 18 years. The service offers excellent professional development opportunities through clinical supervision and ongoing education. Nearing the end of 2011 The Banksia Unit will relocate to the new state of the art Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) in Flemington Rd Parkville. As an Associate Unit Manager you are required to have mental health experience and will provide shift leadership and management of direct nursing care. You will be passionate, team oriented and experienced in working in a busy and complex health service environment. Excellent remuneration, benefits and incentives, including competitive salary packaging is on offer. Essential attributes • Div 1 Registered Psychiatric Nurse with current Registration Certificate • Knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1986) • Current Working With Children’s Check • Victorian drivers licence Desirable attributes • Experience with adolescent psychiatric patients To apply or for further information please visit our website www.rch.org.au/careers
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Nurse Unit Manager Acute Medical Unit • Great opportunity in Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private hospital • Attractive employee benefits including salary packaging • Close to CBD, Bridge Road, Richmond location Are you a Nurse Unit Manager with experience in an acute medical unit? At Epworth Richmond there is an opportunity for you to lead a dynamic, multicultural team in the provision of care for patients with a diverse range of conditions. You will have sound skills in managing people and resources to achieve high levels of patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes as well as a post registration management qualification, or be working towards one. Knowledge and or experience in the private health industry would be advantageous. Applications close: Friday, 7th August 2011. Get in touch
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Practice Manager Travel Doctor
The Perth Travel Doctor Clinic is one of the fastest growing clinics in the Travel Doctor – TMVC Network. This position is a central leadership role within the clinic – an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice manager with people management and extensive customer service skills. Operating as a key member of the Leadership team, you’ll work with colleagues to ensure the business achieves its goals. You will control administrative operations; provide leadership and management; manage and monitor financial operations; maintain business relationships and develop and implement business strategies to deliver and assist the Travel Doctor Leadership team. For enquiries, please contact brock.cambourne@traveldoctor.com.au. To apply, please submit an application online at www.medibankhealth.com.au/jobs
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• Sydney & Melbourne only • Office based or work from home opportunities We are looking for experienced Registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers, Psychologists and OTs. Our team of Mental Health Professionals offer comprehensive telephone triage assessments, crisis management and ongoing support 24/7. Your skills will be utilised in telephone triage to provide an entry point to local mental health providers. You will work in a supportive environment and be exposed to a wide range of cases. We offer both part time and full time opportunities. We will provide you with a comprehensive paid induction period and ongoing coaching and clinical supervision. If you are able to come to our Sydney or Melbourne office for the initial training period and have broadband connected at home, we’d love to hear from you. For further information on careers at Medibank Health Solutions please call the Recruitment Team on 1300 365 156 or visit www.medibankhealth.com.au/jobs
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MANAGER RESIDENTIAL CARE SERVICES (DON) • Key clinical role • Attractive package • Ballina, NSW Our client, Crowley, is a dynamic organisation providing a diverse range of accommodation and care services and is seeking an experienced senior nursing professional who is capable of leading and managing the nursing workforce as well as being an effective member of the Leadership Group. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Manager Residential Care Services (DON) will provide leadership in clinical care and management of the day to day activities in Residential Care (119 bed unit) and will actively participate in innovative processes to facilitate ongoing quality improvement. AHPRA registered candidates should hold tertiary qualifications in management and have significant leadership, clinical and management experience. Excellent interpersonal skills, a demonstrable ability to formulate and implement clinical and business strategy and a commitment to the organisations values will also be needed. An attractive remuneration package is being offered to secure the right candidate seeking to further develop their managerial experience at a senior level. If you have the background and skills for this challenging role then we would like to hear from you.
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Nursing leadership What does it mean for you? While there are many challenges facing nurses, every setting where nurses work requires leaders who can respond to the needs of the people in their care, as well as providing inspiration, motivation and empowerment to their colleagues. It is always clear whenever there is a lack of leadership, but it is not so easy to recognise and define good leadership, perhaps because it is a combination of qualities and abilities that can shift depending on the environment. Generally though, leadership is about social influence and motivating others to accomplish goals or make a difference. It is not always about being the most conspicuous or charismatic person in the room. Some of the world’s greatest leaders are quietly influential. John Quincy Adams, the sixth president of the United States, famously said, ‘If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.’ In whatever capacity you are working as a nurse, you can inspire others. Certainly in roles such as nurse unit manager, nurse educator, director of nursing or working in policy, it is easy to demonstrate that you have taken a leadership role. But if you consider all that leadership can entail, you may recognise many more instances where you are showing leadership qualities. It may be your influence on individual patients, family members, colleagues or other professionals. Just sitting with a patient to explain aspects of their care or guiding a nursing student through a placement exercises leadership skills. It may be what you achieve in your activities outside nursing. www.ncah.com.au
Think of examples where, as a result of your interaction, a change has come about. Taking on a formal leadership role is not always easy. The autocratic style of leadership that was often used in the past does not work in the current health environment. Personcentred leadership is required in order to be able to respond to the reality of everyday health care. Nursing leaders are in a position to affect change where required and to improve clinical outcomes, working within a team and at times, leading a team. They need to be politically aware and to be able to adjust to the changing needs in the health care environment, as well as adapting to the changing roles of nurses. One clinical nurse specialist explains that nurse leaders and managers are faced daily with managing clinical governance, budget constraints and staff issues, while trying to ensure that nursing care and standards remain high. She has suffered antagonism from colleagues she previously worked side by side with, who feel that her loyalties must now be divided, an ‘us and them’ attitude. Building leadership in nursing is a focus for our political leaders, reflected by the recent release of Enhancing student learning in the workplace through developing the leadership capabilities of clinical supervisors in the nursing discipline. This project was conducted by Queensland University of Technology and supported by the Australian Learning and Teaching Council, an initiative of the Australian Government. In the project, the university worked with three metropolitan hospitals in Queensland to develop a framework around leadership, clinical supervision and professional development. Over a period of two years,
a clinical education leadership model and framework were developed, implemented and evaluated. On a more local level, there is recognition of individual nurse leaders through annual awards presented by various organisations like Deakin University, Health Super and Silver Chain. All work areas need nurses prepared to take on extra or new and different challenges to ensure that workplaces run smoothly. Leadership in these areas will generally call for additional skills like people management, staff training, project planning, rostering, facilities management and financials. It also requires the ability to work with allied health professionals and senior management. Some level of experience is generally required to move into these more senior positions, but additional training is also of great assistance. There are grants and scholarships available for those nurses who want to explore more
formal leadership opportunities. For example, the Florence Nightingale Grants and Awards offers an annual grant for a nurse who is registered and practiced in Tasmania for at least five years to attend a leadership program or project, either in Australia or overseas. There are numerous leadership courses of varying lengths that are being run, and practice leadership units are incorporated into Bachelor of Nursing degrees. There are also Masters of Nursing (Clinical Leadership) available. Perhaps when nurses recognise that they demonstrate levels of leadership whenever they influence, inform or support their patients, families and colleagues, taking the step into recognised leadership roles may seem less daunting and more rewarding.
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The Territory is recruiting Opportunities at Katherine Hospital The General Manager and Director of Nursing of the Katherine Hospital are retiring – we’re looking for experienced people who want to take their clinical leadership to new heights, as we move into the new Local Hospital Network for the Top End. Katherine Hospital is a 60-bed acute hospital, serving a population of around 24,000 people, of which over 60% are Indigenous. The Katherine region offers opportunities for fishing, camping, diverse cultural experiences, bushwalking, and meeting new friends. Darwin, the Territory’s capital city, is only a 3-hour drive away and is the gateway to Asia. A competitive remuneration package for both the General Manager and the Director of Nursing positions are on offer. If you have a taste for a challenge, phone Meribeth Fletcher on (08) 8973 9034 or email meri.fletcher@nt.gov.au for more information. Quote vacancy number: 2825 (General Manager) 2641 (Director of Nursing) A full job description can be obtained by visiting www.nt.gov.au/jobs Further information about these positions can be obtained by FREECALL 1300 659 247 or email recruitment@nt.gov.au
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Aged care indexation equals three cents an hour for workers The Federal Government’s new level of funding to aged care services for the next 12 months equates to less than three cents an hour for full-time aged care workers, according to Aged Care Association Australia.
“If the industry is to be able to attract and retain the necessary quality staff in the future, then it must be given the resources to reward our current and future hard working employees.”
Aged care stakeholders have criticised the government for setting its funding index for the under-resourced sector at just 1.9 percent.
Mr Young joined the Australian Nursing Federation and Aged and Community Services Australia in demanding urgent funding reform for the embattled sector.
ACAA CEO Rod Young said the figure equates to about $2.20 per resident per day or less than three cents an hour for aged care workers.
ANF federal secretary Lee Thomas said the government had once again failed to close the significant wage gap for aged care nurses and assistants in nursing.
“Aged care workers, due to the long term under funding from the current model, are some of the lowest paid workers in the health system,” Mr Young said.
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Parallel careers as a civilian and military nurse leader Tasmanian nurse leader Pip Rice is blazing trails in both her civilian and military careers. A registered nurse of 16 years, mostly with the Royal Hobart Hospital, Pip is a grade six clinical nurse educator for the day procedure unit and peri-operative services three days a week, she also works casual and on-call for the Hyperbaric and Diving Medicine Unit and holds a clinical lecturer title with the University of Tasmania. If that wasn’t enough, Pip was also this year promoted to Captain and serves with the newly formed 13 Platoon of the 3rd Health Support Battalion in the Australian Army Reserves, based at the Derwent Barracks. “I love the variety of working predominantly with illness in my civilian career, and injury and health prevention in my military career,” Pip said. “It is great when two complimentary career paths can both work for each other, bringing additional skills of currency, competence, leadership and opportunities that otherwise may not have arisen.” Born and raised on the north-west coast of Tasmania, Pip studied undergraduate nursing at the UTAS and came fourth in the state overall for her studies, and then spent two years studying emergency medicine, particularly flight nursing, before pursuing hyperbaric and diving medicine at RHH. Pip’s family has a long and proud history of military service. Her ancestor PTE Henry J.V. Priestley, 11th Battalion, was one of the 8000 soldiers killed at Gallipoli on April 25, 1915, and his brother GNR Victor R.M. Priestley served with the Light Horse. Another ancestor, Sister Adeline B.G. Priestley, was a civilian nurse who went on to serve with the Australian Army Nursing Service in World War One. www.ncah.com.au
In her second year of nursing, Pip enlisted with the Reserves as a musician and after nine years put her hand up for officer selection and transferred across to the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps. With her military hat on, Pip has experienced a vast range of opportunities, from role playing for a tsunami training exercise to organising body recovery activity from a dive barge, and taking flight in a Black Hawk helicopter to marching with fellow Defence nurses on ANZAC Day in the nation’s capital. Pip, who thrives on professional development, said it is vital as a nurse leader to be passionate. “Unless you have that you cannot instil the love of learning and leading to others,” she said. “Maintain your own motivation for learning so as to be an example and role model.” “Set yourself goals and achieve the things important to you. Seek opportunities to extend yourself out of your comfort zone so you can determine where your boundaries truly are.” Pip said she would continue to work as a nurse educator, nurturing the future workforce and challenging current colleagues to extend themselves. “Once my children are old enough, I would love the opportunity to serve my country overseas on humanitarian, disaster relief or peacekeeping missions and, should it be required, in a war zone,” she said. “Caring for those who protect us and dedicate their lives to the people of Australia – that would make me so proud.”
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Experienced Registered Nurses; full time ready now! Health Promotion Officer Clinical Nurse Manager Exciting new opportunities for true believers in Primary Health Care. Urapuntja Health Service is an Aboriginal community controlled health organisation situated in the Alyawarr region of Central Australia, 280km NE of Alice Springs. We have a population of 1100 people living across 16 small communities. Attractive wages, flexible salary packaging, and subsidised accommodation in a beautiful setting, is on offer to reliable resilient individuals who have some time to devote to us. Do you really want to make a difference in remote Aboriginal health? This is your chance to take a crucial role in an organisation whose mission is to maximise indigenous health and has remarkable statistics to prove it. Opportunities to put your ideals into practice exist in this exciting time in health evolution. Urapuntja Health Service needs Experienced Registered Nurses with current clinical experience. Acute care medicine and primary health care experience preferred, with proven communication and computing skills, you will support a team with full commitment to primary health care. You will be working together in a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural setting. We encourage Indigenous nurses to apply for these positions. We are also looking for a Public Health Promotion Officer; for a position with a focus on a choice of programs ‘hygiene and nutrition’, mothers and babies program, or a focus on ‘youth and healthy lifestyles’ This is not necessarily an RN position; health promotion experience or similar must be proven. As our team is now growing strong, we would like to add a Clinical Manager, are you looking for a challenge, have good ideas on public health and ready to lead a team into the future? Don’t hold back if you think you fit the bill give me a call! For application and information please call. Sarah Doherty (08) 8956 9875 or send an email: ceo@urapuntjahealthservice.org
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Nursing and allied health graduates come out on top Australian nursing graduates were among the top five areas of study for students securing full-time employment last year.
labour market uncertainty had resulted in conservative intakes among graduate recruiters.
The Graduate Careers Australia report, which surveyed about 100,000 university graduates, was good news for the health and engineering sectors but bad news for social sciences and some arts.
The 2010 results, which showed that 76.2 percent of graduates found a full-time position within four months of completing their course, was down about 10 percent from a high of 85.2 percent in 2008 and was the lowest figure since 1994, which stood at 74.6 percent.
The report found the employment prospects for new higher education graduates fell for the second year running but among those bucking the trend were health and some allied health sectors. Pharmacy graduates recorded the highest figures, with 97.7 percent finding full-time work, while nursing, medicine, dentistry and surveying were among the top study areas with full-time employment rates. Report research manager Bruce Guthrie said the global financial crisis had initially affected employment figures and continuing
Overall, the report showed 91.3 percent of graduates were in some form of employment within four months of graduating. While nursing and some allied health sectors topped the list, the worst performers included psychology, social sciences, and visual and performing arts. Mr Guthrie said while it appeared the market was improving he advised this year’s final year students to begin searching for employment now with competition for jobs next year expected to be strong.
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Queensland nurses win moratorium on overpayments Queensland Health nurses, midwives and health workers have won a reprieve in their ongoing payroll debacle, with the state government announcing a freeze on recovering overpayments.
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THeATRe NuRSeS Auckland City Hospital, Starship Children’s Health and Greenlane Clinical Centre Great career development with clinical challenge/scope Flexible working hours Professional friendly team We are looking for experienced Theatre Nurses to work in our state-of-theart Operating Theatres department in the centre of our biggest and busiest city. We offer a supportive learning environment with opportunities for further development to advance your practice. We will provide education and support to help with your transition into this exciting role in the form of preceptorship with a personalised orientation programme. This is supported by educators from all professional groups, OR management and the wider multi-disciplinary team. Based in the ‘City of Sails’, Auckland District Health Board (ADHB) is one of the largest tertiary public healthcare providers within New Zealand. Our vision is ‘Healthy Communities and Quality Healthcare’. We have over 34 theatres (adult and paediatrics) covering neurosurgery, cardiothoracic, transplants, vascular, general, urology, orthopaedics, ORL, obstetrics and gynaecology based in Auckland City Hospital, Starship Children’s Health and Greenlane Clinical Centre. You will have recent theatre/scrub nursing experience and the ability to interact with members of a multi-disciplinary theatre team. We have full-time and part-time positions working rostered hours, Monday to Sunday with some on-call. Enjoy flexible working hours in this exciting role. Does this sound like a great opportunity for change for you? For more information about the position and our theatres and to apply, please visit our website www.careers.adhb.govt.nz and make an online application quoting reference # 029056 attaching your latest CV and cover letter specifying which operating theatre area you are interested in. For help with your online application, please contact Sonu Anand, Recruitment Consultant on sonua@adhb.govt.nz or call her on 0064 9 638 0429. For the largest health sector job board in New Zealand visit www.kiwihealthjobs.com
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