Designated Nurse Prescriber - Part-Time Student Health

Waikato; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 103,000 - 113,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Waikato is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse and Designated Nurse Prescriber for the Student Health team in Hamilton. You will deliver nurse-led primary care, perform prescribing within your scope, provide health education and coordinate referrals within a multidisciplinary team.

Fixed-term, part-time role (2 or 3 days per week) with start January 2027 through November 2027, based at Hillcrest Campus. Prior experience with Indici and triage is desirable.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NZ Nursing Council and annual practising certificate.
• Completed prescribing programme in community health.
• Experience in student health settings desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurse-led primary care and prescribing within scope.
• Conduct clinical assessments and referrals as needed.
• Engage in triage and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team in student health.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Prescribing in community health

Phone triage

Mental health

Sexual health

Communication skills

Cultural safety

Education

NZ Nursing Council registration

Annual Practising Certificate

Prescribing programme

Tools

Indici

Job description

University of Waikato is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse and Designated Nurse Prescriber for the Student Health team in Hamilton. You will deliver nurse-led primary care, perform prescribing within your scope, provide health education and coordinate referrals within a multidisciplinary team.

Fixed-term, part-time role (2 or 3 days per week) with start January 2027 through November 2027, based at Hillcrest Campus. Prior experience with Indici and triage is desirable.