Practice Nurse

About the practice

We are an enlarging practice with around 7,600 registered patients. You will be supported by an experienced and competent clinical team. The team have a strong focus on providing quality, cost-effective routine and emergency healthcare. We also happen to be in one of the most beautiful parts of NZ in an idyllic coastal location providing an excellent work-life balance.

If you have a positive attitude, sense of humor and you are a team player, then we are looking for you!

Role

We are looking for a motivated team player, that enjoys the challenge of a busy urgent care environment and/or has an interest in chronic health conditions. Prior practice nursing experience is preferable.

The clinic operates weekdays between 8:30am – 5pm with weekend clinics; Saturday 9am to 12pm and Sunday 11am to 1pm; and Nurses work approximately one in six weekends.

Nurses are rostered across 3 areas: Administration (Phones), Booked Consult Nurse or Urgent Care (Triage).

We need a minimum of 32 hours (4 days) Monday - Friday per week, plus weekend hours (5 hours total) rolling roster.

Benefits

An attractive remuneration package is on offer, including annual practicing certificate fees and indemnity insurance. Considerable emphasis is placed on continuing education for all of the practice staff, and enthusiastic staff members are supported on this pathway. We currently have several staff members undertaking either the nurse prescriber or nurse practitioner course.

Skills and Experience

Applicants must have a current Annual Practicing Certificate and ideally have a minimum of three years' postgraduate clinical experience. As part of our responsibilities under the Vulnerable Children's Act, we will require a clean Police check.

Desirable are the following:

• Evidence of relevant professional development in specialist clinical knowledge and skills
• Independent vaccinator and cervical smear taker (or a willingness to obtain)

Other key attributes include:

• Sound assessment and intervention skills
• Thrive in a busy environment
• Good understanding of the challenges in working in a community setting
• Computer literate, ideally with experience using Medtech Evolution
• Commitment to practicing in a manner that reflects the principles of 'Te Tiriti O Waitangi'
• A passion for general practice nursing

How to apply

Contact Lorraine Macallister for a confidential discussion on [07 866 2212](tel:07 866 2212) or email [email protected]