Nurse Practitioner - Child Health Service - Whangareiat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau136815.0 - 162802.0

Child Health Service, Whangarei and Rural HospitalsPermanent part time role (0.6FTE), working 24 hours per week between Monday-FridayBe part of our supportive multi-disciplinary team who have a strong, collaborative culture that is centred on building meaningful, supportive working relationshipsHealth 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 RoleThe Nurse Practitioner role is an expert nurse within Child Health incorporating advanced knowledge and skills.

In this role, you will practise both independently and in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to promote health, prevent disease and diagnose, assess and manage tamarikis health needs.Key responsibilities include:Providing care to tamariki with a focus on assessing, diagnosing, treating, empowering and supporting patients/tūroro/tangata whai ora and their whānau using evidenced-based knowledge and skills to achieve optimal health outcomes.Focusing on complex patient/tūroro/tangata whai ora management to reduce the progression of disease, enable equity of access, promote wellness, limit disease, and prevent avoidable hospital admissions.While autonomous in their practice, will work in collaboration with other providers including Māori health providers, Pacific health providers, other district health services and primary health care.Provide expert clinical leadership that builds a highly skilled nursing workforce and fosters supportive and collegial workplace culture.Click here for view the position description.About the Team/Service/LocationAs part of a multi-disciplinary team, you'll work in a supportive and welcoming environment, located in the Child Health Centre on the Whangarei Hospital campus.The Child Health Centre Clinic provides paediatric outpatient services for children from all over Northland.

These include paediatrician, allied health and nurse led clinics. We are dedicated to addressing health inequities for Māori and creating a positive impact on the lives of children.For more information on living and working in Northland click hereAbout youRegistration with the Nursing Council of NZ and with a current Annual Practicing Certificate as a Nurse PractitionerA minimum of 4 years of experience in the specific area of practiceCompletion of an approved clinical Masters degreeA personal commitment to ongoing learning and developmentResearch skills including data analysis and critical appraisal skills and clinical audit.Excellent presentation and communication skills (verbal and written) including report writing.Love working with tamariki and their whanauInterest in allergy desirableFor further information on this role, please contact pamela.marino@tewhatuora.govt.nzWorking at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 16th June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Hicks on NL-jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.