Far North Nurse Practitioner - After Hours Clinic Lead

New Zealand Government; Northland; On-site; NZD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for Kaitaia Hospital After Hours Clinic. This permanent, full-time role offers autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing patient management in a collaborative setting.

The role requires NZ Nursing Council registration with APC as Nurse Practitioner, a Clinical Masters or equivalent, and a minimum of 4 years in the area, with commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally safe practice.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Nursing Council of NZ with current APC as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the specific practice area.
• Clinical Masters degree or equivalent.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating across services.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity, and culturally safe practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management for After Hours Clinic patients.
• Lead and support a highly skilled nursing workforce and foster a collaborative team culture.
• Engage with Māori, Pacific and other health providers and district/primary care services to deliver equitable care.
• Support service development and clinical excellence while ensuring safe, high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Clinical leadership

Excellent communication

Evidence-based practice

Education

NZN Nursing Council registration with APC as Nurse Practitioner

Clinical Masters degree or equivalent

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for Kaitaia Hospital After Hours Clinic. This permanent, full-time role offers autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing patient management in a collaborative setting.

The role requires NZ Nursing Council registration with APC as Nurse Practitioner, a Clinical Masters or equivalent, and a minimum of 4 years in the area, with commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally safe practice.