Lead Practice Nurse

Frontline Health Auckland; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New Zealand is seeking a Practice Nurse Team Leader to oversee a nursing team and ensure high-quality patient care. You will triage patients, maintain records, and support team development. The role offers competitive pay of $51-54/hr and promotes a work/life balance with no after hours. Ideal candidates are NZ Registered Nurses with strong communication skills and primary health experience.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Collaborative work environment

No afterhours work for work/life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in primary health or general practice in New Zealand is essential.
• Proficiency in healthcare standards and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of dedicated nurses and streamline operations.
• Triage patients and deliver high-quality care.
• Collaborate to facilitate and coordinate care.
• Maintain detailed and compliant patient records.
• Engage in continuous improvement programs.

Skills

NZ Registered Nurse with current APC

Authorised vaccinator

Cervical smear taker

Excellent communication skills

Relationship management skills

Tools

Medical record keeping systems

Technology confidence

Job description

About the role
Play a vital role as the Practice Nurse Team Leader at this busy clinic. As a trusted member of your community, you will oversee a team of dedicated nurses, complete necessary admin, and ensure a patient-centred approach to support the health and wellbeing of your community.

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Earn $51-54/hr depending on experience
• Monday to Friday position working 4-5 days a week (0.8 FTE)
• No afterhours to promote work/life balance
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Supportive and collaborative team

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide support and leadership to a team of nurses and streamline operations
• Triage patients and deliver high quality care to achieve identified outcomes
• Collaborate with colleagues to facilitate & coordinate care
• Maintain detailed and compliant patient records
• Support the growth and development of the nursing team
• Engage proactively in continuous improvement programs

What you need to be successful:

• NZ Registered Nurse with current APC, authorised vaccinator and cervical smear taker
• Primary health or general practice exposure in New Zealand
• Be confident in using technology and medical record keeping systems
• Demonstrated understanding of healthcare standards and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills

Serve as the primary point of contact, guiding and mentoring your team while fostering professional growth and collaboration - Apply Now!

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