Practice Nurse

University-of-Otag; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 86,000 - 114,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Otago Student Health Services in Dunedin is seeking a part-time nurse to join a multi-disciplinary primary health care team. You will provide comprehensive nursing care to young adults, work with medical and mental health staff, and support high-quality patient outcomes in a busy campus clinic.

Applicants should be registered with the Nursing Council of NZ, hold a current Annual Practising Certificate, and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork, with a commitment to

Qualifications

• Registered with Nursing Council of New Zealand and valid Annual Practising Certificate.
• Experience in primary care nursing and care for young adults.
• Ability to work in a busy multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti O Waitangi in health care.
• Commitment to ongoing quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to young adults in a primary health setting.
• Collaborate with GPs, mental health, and administrative staff to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation to support care delivery.
• Participate in rostered shifts and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Registered Nurse NZ

Care for young adults

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Documentation skills

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Job description

Student Health Services (SHS) provide a full range of primary health care services for students at the University of Otago. We have an experienced team of GPs, Nurses, Mental Health and Wellbeing, and Administration staff who provide approximately 45,000 appointments per annum. The large and diverse health team and the distinctive campus provide a stimulating and challenging multidisciplinary work environment.

The University of Otago aspires to be a Te Tiriti-led university that is committed to partnership with mana whenua and upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Student Health Services is committed to equity and diversity and seeks to provide an accessible, respectful and welcoming environment in which all students and staff receive the individual support and resources they need. SHS promotes and upholds equity in its processes, and values the individual differences that enrich its community. We are recognised as a Rainbow Tick certified employer and a Foundation certified and Cornerstone accredited practice, which means we meet a standard of inclusivity and manaakitanga for our staff and students, and we are committed to continuous improvement.

The role | Te mahi

The successful applicant will join a multi-disciplinary primary health care team of medical, nursing, mental health and wellbeing and administrative staff at University of Otago Student Health Services. A focused, flexible and positive team approach to work is essential, along with an ability to work effectively in a busy but well-structured environment.

The Nursing team currently consists of 11 staff who provide a broad range of primary care nursing practice including nurse prescribing.

Our ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in the care of young adults and be able to provide high quality, comprehensive nursing health care to this group. If this sounds like you, we welcome your application.

• Registered with Nursing Council of New Zealand with a valid, appropriate Annual Practicing Certificate and Indemnity Insurance.
• Relevant experience.
• Interest in care delivery for young adult population.
• Collaborative, with the ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to write clear, user-friendly documentation for health purposes.
• Competent in using technical health software, ability to easily grasp new processes and technologies.
• Commitment and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of and experience with applying the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi to enhance equity of health care outcomes.
• Commitment to ongoing quality improvement.

This is a permanent, part-time (22.5 hours per week) position, located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. Hours of work are rostered between 8.30am and 8.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am and 5pm Friday and will include at least one 12.30pm - 8.30pm shift per week during semester time.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

The salary range for this role is $85,966 – $113,818 per annum (pro-rata). The successful candidate will be appointed on an appropriate step of the scale dependent on qualifications, skills, and experience.

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Childrens Act 2014. Candidates who successfully make the final stages of the recruitment process will be required to undergo a safety check. For further information on the safety check process please visit: https://www.otago.ac.nz/administration/protection-of-children

For further information or to discuss the role in confidence please contact Melanie Philip, via the contact details below.

Application | Tono

Applications may be reviewed as they are received, and candidates may be asked to interview immediately. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
Additional Information

Note: As a part-time position, the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed.
Contact: Melanie Philip

Salary Level and Range Please see information above