Nurse Practitioner - Older Persons Health
- Burwood Hospital
- 1.0FTE (40 hours a week), Fixed-term position (End of September 2026) - Providing additional resource during winter season.
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.
About the Role
We are seeking applicants to a new fixed term position within Health New Zealand Canterbury, Older Persons Health based at Burwood.
A Nurse Practitioner (NP) in OPH will be responsible for providing advanced clinical expertise and leadership to enhance quality of care for the older adult and their whanau (family).
You will work within a team of Geriatricians, Resident Medical Officer’s, and Registered Nurses. You will be supported by Nurse Practitioner Groups and receive direct clinical supervision by the Geriatricians in the OPH Service.
You will be responsible for:
- Utilising evidence-based practice to support effective decision making in the holistic: assessment, planning, treatment, and evaluation of clinical care
- Utilising knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology, as well as advanced assessment skills, to determine comprehensive diagnoses and plans of care in partnership with patients, whānau, and the wider care team.
- Collaborate with teams from the Christchurch Campus, Community teams, Gerontology Nurses, Clinical Nurse Specialists.
Shifts to be discussed at interview stage.
About the Team
The Older Persons Health Team has a strong interdisciplinary focus and you will be working alongside Geriatricians, RMOs, House Surgeons, Allied Health Expert, Social Workers, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Educators, Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists and other AH disciplines.
About You
The Nurse Practitioner position is open to a Nurse Practitioner who is newly qualified as well as those with current experience.
You will be an effective communicator who enjoys working within a wider team and collaborating with other services as required. You will have excellent organisational skills and a strong sense of your professional development with motivation to seek ongoing educational opportunities.
You will report directly to the Director of Nursing OPH&R Burwood.
- Experience in mentoring, coaching, and informal teaching
- A proven ability to work effectively within a team
- Flexible, adaptable, and promotes a positive attitude within a changing environment
- Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
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 by Thursday, 30th April. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Caroline onCaroline.Mccullough@cdhb.health.nz
Fixed Term/Contract/Full Time
Job no: PC4301591
Location: Christchurch
Closing Date: Thursday, 30th April