Nurse Practitioner
UPANE KA UPANE, WHITI TE RA!
Advancing together into a brighter future
Ko wai mātou | About us
Well, it’s not actually about us at all. It’s about the people and communities we serve. Ngāti Toa is a vibrant and influential iwi, firmly grounded in our cultural identity. We’re paddling our own waka forward in leading significant change in enhancing the mana, wellbeing and prosperity of Ngāti Toa and the communities in which we thrive.
Ko te tīmā | About the team
You will join a close-knit, professional, friendly, and supportive team that includes awesome GPs and nurses, an Extended Care Paramedic, a Health and improvement Practitioner, a Long-term conditions nurse, a Health Coach, a Pharmacist, a Healthcare Assistant, and our frontline Admin team. We are one of four Ora Toa Medical clinics serving the community.
Ko te tūranga mahi | About the role
The Nurse Practitioner -
Will be the linchpin in the treatment and care planning of patients with complex health problems, taking on the crucial tasks of assessing, diagnosing, and prescribing medications and therapeutic interventions.
Share clinical knowledge with members of the clinical team
Play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of care for our patients, significantly impacting their health and well-being.
Refer patients as required.
Ko ngā wheako ōu | About you
After hearing about us and the role, you’ll know whether you’re the right person and now is the right time for you. Your high-level experience and professional expertise in Primary Health is a given, and you will be excited to engage and learn alongside Ngāti Toa. Of course, you’ll possess
A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a primary care Nurse Practitioner
A New Zealand Nursing Registration and Nurse Practitioner scope issued by New Zealand Nursing Council
A master's degree (with a prescribing component)
Specialty knowledge and practice expertise in both an autonomous and collaborative setting
Experience working with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds
Cultural competency and cultural safety
But what will stand out is your love for the work and the people. The Rūnanga is a diverse and inclusive organization positioned to understand and serve our communities. So, you’ll be ready to give your best in the service of others in areas that matter.
And in return for your hard work, we can offer you:
Work / Life Balance;
Modern environment with friendly team;
Kaimahi-centred discounts across banking and well-being activities;
Commitment to professional development.
The opportunity to serve our iwi and community aspirations – to be a part of a bigger purpose.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you or you may contact Rona Davis on 027 1800 2796.