This essay will talk about the three principles of Te Tiriti and why they are relevant in my chosen profession within New Zealand. The purpose of this essay is to help me as a person, as a Samoan living in New Zealand and as a future nurse, to ensure I am able to work effectively with Māori and non-Māori weaving in the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi to help me with my engagement. Showing my understanding of the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi within the health sector is about utilising the principles to promote positive engagement with families, clients and colleagues to ensure that we as New Zealanders are working in partnership with both Māori and non-Māori to achieve positive outcomes.
My understanding of Partnership, Participation and Protection is about taking care of others in the way that will acknowledge, support and protect their cultures. It is also about working together with clients their families and the wider communities when writing a health plan …show more content…
Naidu (personal communication, August 16, 2017) mentioned that within the nursing field it is very important that the three principles of Te Tiriti are applied not only to provide a framework for the nurses but to prepare them to take on the responsibility, accountability and leadership roles in addressing many of the gaps in engagement within health care. Nurses play a vital role in health care to address evolving patients’ needs so it is very important to not only understand the importance of the three principles but to also utilise the knowledge you have with whom you are working with. R. Naidu (personal communication, August 16, 2017) also stated that keeping in mind that it does not matter what ethnicity or background people are from we still need to treat everyone with dignity and respect. Making sure that you include the wider family to support with decision making for the patients you are caring for. Same time protecting their human rights with decision they make with their day to day
My understanding of Partnership, Participation and Protection is about taking care of others in the way that will acknowledge, support and protect their cultures. It is also about working together with clients their families and the wider communities when writing a health plan …show more content…
Naidu (personal communication, August 16, 2017) mentioned that within the nursing field it is very important that the three principles of Te Tiriti are applied not only to provide a framework for the nurses but to prepare them to take on the responsibility, accountability and leadership roles in addressing many of the gaps in engagement within health care. Nurses play a vital role in health care to address evolving patients’ needs so it is very important to not only understand the importance of the three principles but to also utilise the knowledge you have with whom you are working with. R. Naidu (personal communication, August 16, 2017) also stated that keeping in mind that it does not matter what ethnicity or background people are from we still need to treat everyone with dignity and respect. Making sure that you include the wider family to support with decision making for the patients you are caring for. Same time protecting their human rights with decision they make with their day to day