Lead Nurse Practitioner - Older Persons & General Medicine

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

Waikato

On-site

NZD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Waikato Hospital is recruiting a Nurse Practitioner for Older Persons & Rehabilitation and General Medicine. This full-time role spans across our services, requiring clinical leadership and a collaborative approach with senior clinical staff to deliver expert nursing care.

You will provide advanced clinical care, interpret tests, administer therapies, and support ongoing professional development within the NP group.

Qualifications

Must be registered as a Nurse Practitioner with NCNZ.
Current practicing certificate required.
Full driving license.
Recent clinical experience in Older Persons, Rehabilitation or General Medicine.

Responsibilities

Provide expert clinical knowledge and professional leadership within nursing.
Work in partnership with senior clinical staff to diagnose, assess and manage health needs.
Promote and conduct research, and influence policy and strategic planning for nurse practitioner issues.
Provide advanced clinical care demonstrating academic and technical ability.
Assist in developing a framework for ongoing clinical and professional development of NP group.
Maintain a visible profile in national nursing and health advisory groups.
Provide treatments and interpret diagnostic tests and administer therapies.