Practice Nurse | Buller Region (Reefton)

• West Coast - Integrated Family Health Service (IFHS) 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 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. You will play a key role in supporting the health and wellbeing of tamariki, adults and whanau by providing culturally competent, holistic care in 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.
• Apply critical thinking to support a culture of safety, effectiveness, and patient-centred care
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively to ensure the highest standard of patient care
• 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 trained 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.
• Venepuncture
• 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. 

What can we offer you

Accommodation support

Supported professional development pathways

Funded education opportunities, including PRIME

Work-Life balance: Normal Working Hours Monday- Friday

Supportive team

Remuneration as per the Health New Zealand and New Zealand Nurses Organisation Nursing and Midwifery Collective Agreement

A supportive, regionally integrated healthcare environment that fosters collaboration across the West Coast

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