Nurse Practitioner – Palliative & Gerontology Lead (Contract)

Bupa; Thames; On-site; NZD 7,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Bupa is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for Tararu Care Home in Thames, NZ. This contractor role offers 2 hours per week, with flexibility on weekdays (except Tuesday), to provide clinical leadership and nurse consultancy for our residents.

You will identify opportunities to improve clinical care, support care planning for complex health issues, mentor and educate staff, and promote person-centred, culturally safe care across teams.

Qualifications

• Current registration with NZ Nursing Council in the Nurse Practitioner scope.
• Experience in palliative or gerontology nursing.
• Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to mentor, lead and educate across diverse teams.
• Commitment to collaboration, cultural safety and person-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and nurse consultancy for Bupa residents.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical care and participate in care planning for complex health issues.
• Serve as an expert resource for clinical staff and support education/workshops.
• Promote professional development and continuous improvement across care teams.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Education delivery

Assessment skills

Education

NZ Nursing Council Registration (Nurse Practitioner)

Job description

Bupa is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for Tararu Care Home in Thames, NZ. This contractor role offers 2 hours per week, with flexibility on weekdays (except Tuesday), to provide clinical leadership and nurse consultancy for our residents.

You will identify opportunities to improve clinical care, support care planning for complex health issues, mentor and educate staff, and promote person-centred, culturally safe care across teams.