Registered Nurse | Reefton

• West Coast – Reefton - Integrated Family Health Centre (IFHC)
• Permanent part time position working 28 hours per week
• Shared rostered on-call PRIME

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 eager to make a real difference in rural healthcare? We’re looking for a skilled nurse to join our Integrated Family Health Centre team in Reefton, with a portfolio spanning both district and practice nursing. This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver holistic, high-quality care across all age groups and play a key role in improving health outcomes for our rural community.

About the role

As a valued member of our interprofessional team, you will deliver a broad range of primary care, urgent care and community services within the Integrated Family Health Centre, as well as community-based care through home visits. You will play a vital role in supporting the health and wellbeing of tamariki, adults, and whānau by delivering culturally responsive, holistic care to our rural communities. 

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care within primary care and community settings to enhance health and wellbeing outcomes.
• Palliative care, wound care and medication management in the community.
• Provide culturally competent care, prioritising the needs of Māori as tangata whenua to achieve equity in health outcomes.
• 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
• Maintain professional, legal, and ethical responsibilities while ensuring cultural safety.
• 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 or District Nurse, including managing long-term conditions and working with standing orders.
• Current Immunisation and Cervical Smear Certificates.
• Triage qualification
• Venepuncture

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

Initial Accommodation support

Supported professional development pathways

Funded education opportunities, including PRIME

Work-life balance with Monday to Friday hours and shared weekend work on a rostered basis.

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