Senior Nursing
Permanent, part-time position of 0.5FTE (40hours per fortnight) An on-call component after hours and on theweekendIf you have a desire to up-skill or extend yourpractice, then this role is for you!Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.About the RoleThe Haast clinic provides health services to the Haastcommunity, which amounts to less than 100 permanent residents.
However, Haastis a popular destination to visit especially in whitebait season, and the townis often busy with visiting white baiters and tourists. The geographicaldistance that the Haast Rural Nurse Specialist (RNS) covers is significant,covering to Paringa North and halfway up the Haast Pass South.Working as an RNS at the Haast Clinic, youwill be the first 'port of call' in many cases for both the residents andtourists travelling through the area. You will provide clinic-based servicesduring the day - mainly primary care, district nursing and 'on-call' servicesas per a roster.The service provides a nurse-led clinic, with GeneralPractitioner and Nurse Practitioner support.
You will have patients across thelife span and will be actively developing skills as new situations arise. This is a position for a senior RN who has aminimum of 5 years clinical experience, preferably with community and practicenursing and who has a good sense of autonomy and self-direction.
Post graduate study is essential especiallyaround adult and paediatric health assessment, and pharmacology. You will besupported to complete further post graduate study if required.As an RNS you will use your assessment skills and experienceto provide primary and emergency care, with the support from the wider team, asystem of standing Orders, and PRIME training.About YouRegistered Nurse with current APC with the NewZealand Nursing CouncilAt least 5 years' experience as an RN Passion for community and practice nursingAbility to work self-directed but be able toaccess networks for assistance when neededInterest in working at the top of your RN scopeof practice & ability to work at an advanced levelPassion for variety and the challenge that comeswith thisWorking at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.
We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to ApplyTo apply please click 'apply now.' Allapplications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Tuesday21st April.If you haveany questions about the role, please contact Victoria atVictoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz