Nurse Practitioner

Tamaki Health; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Study Days

Support from practitioners

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Auckland is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join their team. The role includes assessing and diagnosing patients, prescribing medications, and promoting healthy lifestyles. Ideal candidates will have a current registration and advanced experience in Acute Nursing, along with a commitment to cultural competency. This position offers competitive compensation and the chance to work in a supportive environment with potential for professional development.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a nurse Practitioner or passed evaluation to become one.
• Advanced experience in Acute Nursing.
• General practice and urgent care nursing experience is desirable.
• Current Indemnity Insurance is preferable.
• Understanding of Māori tikanga and kawa.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions for patients.
• Prescribe and review medication as appropriate.
• Support patients in adopting health promotion strategies.
• Manage follow-up arrangements for casual patients.
• Coordinate follow-ups with patients’ GPs unless urgent care is required.

Skills

Advanced experience in Acute Nursing

General Practice and Urgent Care nursing experience

Strong organizational skills

Commitment to health equity

Organisational skills

Education

Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner

Passed Nursing Council evaluation

Tools

MedTech 32 or MedTech Evolution

MedTech Evolution

Job description

• Locations 17 Sultan Street, Ellerslie, AUK, 1051, NZ

Job Description

Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner looking for a new challenge?

We are looking for a motivated Nurse Practitioner to come on board and join our organisation. We are looking for a team player who is committed to our team’s success in providing outstanding care for all our patients.

We offer a very competitive compensation, including Study Days and support from our Fellow practitioners to develop further into primary care.

Tāmaki Health is a strong network of over 50+ clinics delivering care through our affiliated general practices, urgent care clinics, specialist centers, and occupational health clinics.

Through our clinic brands including Local Doctors and White Cross, we serve New Zealand’s communities with the highest standard of GP and Urgent Care.

Our vision is to provide quality, innovative and accessible healthcare to individuals and families. Our mission statement is Desire for Excellence, Passion for Care.

About the position

Our Nurse Practitioner plays a vital part in the day-to-day operation of our clinic, reporting to our Medical Director, you will be responsible for ensuring proper triage and patient care we offer positions either in Urgent Care or General Practice, accordingly to your expectations and experience, we have vacancies open at our clinics in Urgent Care in Ascot, Henderson, St Luke's , Otahuhu and Glenfield and also in General Practice Clinics in South and West Auckland.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.
• Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within the scope of practice
• Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication, medication regimens, side effects and interactions
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care
• Follow-up arrangements for casual patients should be with the patient’s own GP unless particular urgent care expertise is required e.g.: X-Ray, complex wound management, fracture management, IVI treatment of cellulitis

You will need to have:

• Current registration as a nurse Practitioner or Passed Nursing Council evaluation to become a Nurse Practitioner
• Advanced experience in Acute Nursing
• General Practice and Urgent Care nursing experience is desirable
• Current Indemnity Insurance (NZNO Registration)- PreferableStrong organizational skills, including the ability to manage conflicting priorities
• Awareness of ACC and PHC
• Being familiar with MedTech 32 or MedTech Evolution (or similar) would be an advantage
• Someone who is committed to the principles of health equity and cultural competency and who is able to demonstrate an understanding of Māori tikanga and kawa and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

If this challenge sounds like something you would enjoy then we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply?

Please hit the apply button and complete the registration process via our career portal, alternatively, you can contact Carlos Jimenez at [e-mail] Only individuals with working rights in New Zealand will be considered for the selection process.