Practice Nurse | Buller Region (Reefton)

• West Coast - Buller Region (Reefton)
• Permanent part time position working 32 hours per week
• Rostered On-call PRIME is essential to role

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. 

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in a rural healthcare setting? We are seeking a skilled Practice Nurse to join our Integrated Family Health Service (IFHS) team in the Buller Region. This is an exciting opportunity to provide holistic, high-quality care across all age groups while contributing to improved rural health outcomes.

About the Role

As a valued member of our interprofessional team, you will deliver a wide range of primary care, urgent care, and short-stay services. Your role will focus on providing culturally competent and holistic care to children, adults, and whānau within our rural communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care within the primary care setting to enhance health and wellbeing outcomes.
• Provide culturally competent care, prioritising the needs of Māori as tangata whenua to achieve equity in health outcomes.
• Support and empower individuals and whānau to improve health literacy and overall wellness.
• Undertake comprehensive, holistic assessments within culturally appropriate frameworks.
• Develop collaborative and documented care plans that support continuity of care.
• Work closely with community stakeholders and the interprofessional team to address unmet healthcare needs.
• Foster integration of acute, community, mental health, and primary care within the IFHS.
• Actively contribute to system improvements to enhance healthcare access and equity for Māori.
• Maintain professional, legal, and ethical responsibilities while ensuring cultural safety.
• Demonstrate evidence-based nursing knowledge in patient care management.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold data security protocols.
• Identify opportunities for service enhancement and support quality improvement initiatives.

About you

Essential Requirements

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) without conditions that may impact role performance.
• Computer literacy, including experience with Indici and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong initiative and ability to think on your feet
• PRIME training or commitment to completing training and providing this service to the community

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience as a Practice Nurse, including managing long-term conditions and working with standing orders.
• Current Immunisation and Cervical Smear Certificates.
• Triage qualification.
• Postgraduate qualification in areas such as advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, and long-term conditions management.
• Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP) portfolio.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert