Nurse Practitioner
PLEASE NOTE, THIS ROLE IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF HEALTH NEW ZEALAND. WE'RE UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF OUR ORGANISATION.Nurse Practitioner Intern - Child HealthWaitākere HospitalPermanent, full time 1 FTEHealth 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 RoleTe Whatu Ora Waitematā is seeking a motivated and passionate Nurse Practitioner Intern to join our dedicated Child Health team.
We are committed to delivering comprehensive child health services that align with Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, promoting health, preventing disease, and improving access and health outcomes for the Waitematā community.As a Nurse Practitioner Intern in Child Health, you will practice both independently and collaboratively with other Nurse Practitioners, Child Health Nurse Specialists, paediatricians, General Practitioners, and various healthcare professionals.The role involves promoting health, preventing disease, diagnosing, improving access, and managing the health needs of children across the care continuum.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with healthcare professionals, families, and communities to promote child health.Contribute to equitable health outcomes for Māori by implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.Provide advanced paediatric assessment and clinical decision-making in both community and inpatient settings.Effectively use resources for individualized care, monitor acute episodes, and prevent unnecessary hospitalization.Facilitate discharge to a home environment and ensure ongoing care for children.Click here to view the position description.About UsHealth New Zealand Waitematā provides health services to approximately 650,000 residents of the North Shore, Waitakere, and Rodney areas.
It has the largest population of any district health area.For more information on living and working in Waitematā District, click here.About youTo be eligible for this role, you will be a Registered Nurse in New Zealand with a current annual practicing certificate, and have a Masters in Nursing with advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills papers.You will be committed to completing your final papers studying towards Masters in advanced nursing practice on a Nurse Practitioner Pathway that includes a prescribing practicum.Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply, please submit your application through our online careers portal https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/ (enter reference number WDHB20799). If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sarah Kneller Recruitment Consultant via sarah.kneller@tewhatuora.govt.nz.We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.Job reference: WDHB20799