Practice Nurse

Ngati Ruanui Tahua; Hawera; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health Insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Ngati Ruanui Tahua Limited is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to join our GP Nursing team at Hawera and Patea. The role focuses on patient care, education and coordinated plans for whanau health in a kaupapa Maori framework.

Applicants must be a Registered Nurse with at least two years of clinical experience and be eligible to work in NZ. Competitive remuneration, annual bonus, health insurance and relocation support are offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with at least two years of related clinical nursing experience.
• Knowledge of medical procedures, terminology and equipment.
• Smear taking and vaccination experience would be an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan work, establish priorities and remain flexible.

Responsibilities

• Performing patient examinations, minor procedures, evaluating results and monitoring treatment plans.
• Providing information and advocacy for people and whanau with care plans and health promotion.
• Establishing positive working relationships with GP practice teams, community and external agencies.
• Respect Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and support patient and whanau values and goals.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Patient assessment

Clinical judgement

Verbal and written communication

Planning and prioritization

Willingness to learn

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for a role without shift work or weekend hours?

Are you interested in working within an experienced and supportive General Practice (GP) Nursing team with plenty of variety in the role?

About Us:

Ngati Ruanui Tahua Limited is a whanauoraservice provider in South Taranaki, offering a kaupapa Maori holistic approach to all people in our community. Our Healthcare GP Practices operate from two sites, Hawera and Patea. Our other operationsencompass kohanga reo, early childcare education, whanauora andsocial servicesalong with our other outreach clinical roles.

We are currently seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to join our established Nursing Team. This role will be based at our Healthcare premise in Hawera and will also work across our Medical Centre in Patea.

The Practice Nurse, under general direction will develop, implement, evaluate and manage the care and education of patients and whanau, supervise day-to-day activities of patient care and carry out assessments of patients.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

Performing patient examinations, minor surgical procedures, evaluating results and monitoring treatment plans.

Providing information and advocacy for people and whanau with the implementation of care plans and the promotion of health and wellbeing activities.

Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with people at all levels of the healthcare industry, including the wider GP Practice team, community, secondary care providers, external agencies and non-Government organisations.

Understand the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and be respectful of individual and whanau personal beliefs, values, and goals.

Applicants will have a successful background in clinical nursing either in public or private practice.

Minimum requirements of the role:

Registered Nurse with a minimum of two years related clinical nursing experience.

Knowledge of medical procedures, terminology and equipment.

Smear taking and vaccination experience would be an advantage.

Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Patient assessment skills along with the ability to apply solid clinical judgement.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to plan work, establish priorities and remain flexible.

Keen willingness to learn and upskill where required.

Competitive remuneration (commensurate with Primary Healthcare-level pay) will be offered, along with an annual bonus payment, Health Insurance and any relocation costs.

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Applications close 5:00pm, Wednesday 9 September 2026.